Core Track Training - MGA Focusing on the Member

On 1 January 2008, the Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board replaced the Regional Activities Board (RAB) as the organization responsible for membership and member development at IEEE. This is a stepping stone towards a new IEEE, and the biggest reorganization IEEE has had in the last 10 years! MGA is about putting members first and at the center of IEEE. The guiding principles summarize it all: IEEE is the member and the member is IEEE.

The Core Training presentations explained the impetus for the transition underway and provided a view of what MGA success will look like. The MGA Board is a complete change from RAB and a shift in focus to the member. Sections are now part of an organization focused solely on the member and designed to inspire members’ participation in IEEE. The stage is being set for MGA to be the primary touch point for IEEE members, engaging them throughout their careers and providing them with what they need, when they need it, to be successful in their profession. Section Chairs are being called to help support IEEE and act as the key point of contact for their members

The second part of the Core Training provided an opportunity for delegates to learn about what MGA and the transition mean for their local activities. Two breakout sessions were held that focused on Member Engagement and on MGA Direction & Section Leaders.

• MGA - Focusing on the Member (PDF, 223 KB)
• MGA Direction and the Section Leader (PDF, 96 KB)
• MGA Member Engagement and Beyond (PDF, 462 KB)

These are exciting times and Section leaders have a critical role in the engagement of members and implementation of MGA’s vision and mission. To achieve success, Section leadership need to engage, believe and make this happen.

• All 3 core track presentations (ZIP, 478 KB)