Dear IEEE colleague,

We would like to organize some events and were hoping for some feedback on topics that may interest you, activities that you may like to participate in, or an opportunity to work out your presentation skills.

This short survey will take only a few minutes of your times but will be highly valuable to us in organizing relevant activities for IEEE members.

You can also send us your comments and ideas directly by telephone or by e-mail to:

• Jean Couillard,  Chair TMC/PCS/SSIT IEEE Ottawa Section
      Tel. (613) 562-5800 ext. 4012, e-mail:   couillard@telfer.uottawa.ca

1. A symposium / workshop about skills needed in an environment less and less enclosed (outsourcing, off shoring, partnering):                  1 2 3 4 5

   For this symposium / workshop, please indicate below your preferences for the following topics:

   1. Understanding current business trends:    1 2 3 4 5
   2. Intellectual property:    1 2 3 4 5
   3. Cultural differences in this new environment:    1 2 3 4 5
   4. Mediation skills, common pitfalls:    1 2 3 4 5
   5. Other topic, please specify:    1 2 3 4 5


2. A symposium / workshop for those contemplating a move into management:    1 2 3 4 5

   For this symposium / workshop, please indicate below your preferences for the following topics:

   1. Self-assessment:    1 2 3 4 5
   2. Project management:    1 2 3 4 5
   3. What to expect:    1 2 3 4 5
   4. Common surprises:    1 2 3 4 5
   5. Other topic, please specify:    1 2 3 4 5


3. Networking by going together to, or co-hosting, an event with a local organization:    1 2 3 4 5
   1. Toastmasters:    1 2 3 4 5
   2. PMI:    1 2 3 4 5
   3. The Ottawa Network:    1 2 3 4 5
   4. Other topic, please specify:    1 2 3 4 5


4. Any other activities, please specify:

   Please fill in your comments or suggestions here.

Sincerely,

Jean Couillard
Chair TMC/PCS/SSIT IEEE Ottawa Section