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IEEE GOLD hosts monthly webinars on topics ranging from professional development to technical knowledge to humanitarian initiatives. These webinar sessions are presented by experts in their fields, recorded for on-demand viewing, and offered to the IEEE GOLD community as a member benefit.

A Survival Guide for Scientific Writing in the Academic and Professional Environments
Professional writing skills are essential non-technical skills in academia and industry. May it be for an article publication in a scientific journal, a grant application, or a project proposal, writing is part of a professional’s everyday activity. Unfortunately, the process of writing can be problem-prone, time-consuming, and dissatisfactory. “A Survival Guide for Scientific Writing in the Academic and Professional Environments” covers the writing process from start to finish. This informative webinar will cover the skills required for scientific writing and writing in a project-management environment.

Geek in the Lead: Growing from Engineer to Manager
By Dr. B. Michael Aucoin, PE, PMP
Increasingly, organizations rely on individuals who can successfully lead and manage technical teams for success. Most engineers spend the majority of their careers in management but lack the necessary education or training. Many find the transition from engineer to manager difficult and frustrating, but it need not be. The solution is a program to quickly gain the necessary attitudes and skills.
“Geek in the Lead: Growing from Engineer to Manager” is an entertaining and informative webinar on the most important development in the career of an engineer. Learn tips that you can apply immediately to be effective in management, and build a solid foundation for a successful and rewarding career as a leader.

Two Brains Are Better Than One: Right-Brained Project Management
By Dr. B. Michael Aucoin, PE, PMP
Project work is an important element of the engineering environment today. But individuals and organizations struggle with how to manage projects successfully. Nearly two-thirds of workplace projects fail to meet their targets or must be terminated. In contrast, studies of projects that have performed phenomenally well attribute much of their success to the right brain, a powerful processing juggernaut that is often misunderstood and whose potential is scarcely used. Learn tips that you can apply immediately to be effective on projects, and build a solid foundation for a successful and rewarding career as a leader.
The Mentoring Connection program is a member benefit for professional and Graduate Student members of IEEE.
GOLD offers quarterly webinars to IEEE members. Enhance your knowledge, learn new skills, and improve your career by viewing a GOLD webinar.