Leadership Development Program January 30 - February 1, 2008 Doubletree Castle Hotel Orlando, FL

Leadership Development Program Today’s Agenda  Welcome  Executive Panel Discussion  Will Sutton  Ric Kleine  Bob Chalker  Networking Break  WIIFM SAE?  Lunch  Developing Your Leadership Style  Networking Break  Moving Forward

Will Sutton SAE Faculty Advisor Member of the SAE Sections Board Professor and Head of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alabama “Ensuring a Smooth Transition from School to Industry”

Ric Kleine SAE Vice President, Commercial Vehicle VP of Off-Highway Business, Cummins Inc. “Your Engineering Career Ladder”

Bob Chalker Director - Sales & Marketing, SAE International “SAE’s Influence with Industry in Setting Standards & Introducing New Technology”

Leadership Development Program Today’s Agenda  Welcome  Executive Panel Discussion  Will Sutton  Ric Kleine  Bob Chalker  Networking Break  WIIFM SAE?  Lunch  Developing Your Leadership Style  Networking Break  Moving Forward

WIIFM SAE?

Top Ten Reasons You Should Make SAE Your BFFL

Top Ten Reasons You Should Make SAE Your BFFL 10. Engineering Meetings

Engineering Meetings  Impressive range of meetings which reaches over 50,000 people in the mobility industry  Three annual Congresses*:  SAE World Congress  Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress  Aerotech Congress *Members can attend one of these Congresses for FREE.

Engineering Meetings  Technical Sessions  Exhibits  Networking Events  Keynote Addresses  Career Development  Symposiums

Top Ten Reasons You Should Make SAE Your BFFL 9. Technical Publications

Technical Publications  SAE is the technical publishing authority for the global mobility industry  Three technical magazines  Digital editions of each magazine  2600 new Technical Papers  Thousands of ground vehicle & aerospace standards  Over 100 technical books

Top Ten Reasons You Should Make SAE Your BFFL 8.Professional Development Seminars

Professional Development Seminars  Application-oriented technical courses  Emphasize a hands-on style to provide direct job relevance  Over 120 seminar titles available  eSeminars  Webcasts  Engineering Academies

Professional Development Seminars  Professional Development Learning Center   Locate learning solutions to meet your individual needs  Create personalized transcripts and training plans  Browse course catalogs

Professional Development Seminars  Great opportunity to network with peers from leading companies  Engineers teaching engineers  Content expertise  Industry experience  On-the-job knowhow  Courses are approved for IACET CEU’s and for the Professional Engineer Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

Top Ten Reasons You Should Make SAE Your BFFL 7. Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities  Utilize over 25,000 volunteers each year in hundreds of roles  Authors  Speakers  AWIM Classroom Volunteers  Standards Committee Members  Section Officers  Collegiate Chapter Leaders  Operating Board/Committee Members  Technical Reviewers  Company Representatives

Volunteer Opportunities  Need more experience – this is how you can get it!  Chance to put your skills to work immediately  Way to give back to your industry

Volunteer Opportunities  Learn transferrable skills that will assist you throughout your career  Provides targeted networking opportunities  Volunteer activities complements your professional career path

Top Ten Reasons You Should Make SAE Your BFFL 6.Your Professional Section

Your Professional Section  Why be involved?  Stay in touch  Local network of professionals in your field Suppliers Customers Future employers  Sharpen your leadership skills (officer positions)  Interact with those who understand your daily work challenges and offer advice

Top Ten Reasons You Should Make SAE Your BFFL 5.Career Development Programs

Career Development Programs  SAE World Congress (April 14-17, 2008)  Career and Recruitment Fair  Career Center  Free Resume Critique Clinics  Career Development Session – speakers from Chrysler & Southwest Research Institute

Career Development Programs  Career Centers  Wichita Aviation Technology Conference  Convergence  Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress  Career & Recruitment Fair  Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress  Career Development Series  SAE Automotive Headquarters – Troy, MI

Top Ten Reasons You Should Make SAE Your BFFL 4. Online Career Center

Online Career Center  Premier source for connecting qualified SAE members with employers and recruiters in the mobility industry  Members can:  Search job openings  Post their resume  Receive job alert notifications  Access networking resources

Online Career Center  Resumes/Candidates by Industry  Automotive – 60%  Motorsports – 36%  Commercial Vehicle – 32%  Aerospace – 27%

Online Career Center Major Employers  Denso  Cummins  John Deere  GM  Ford  Nissan  Chrysler  Toyota  Hyundai  Honda  Boeing  Northwest Airlines  Harley-Davidson  International Truck  NTSB  Federal Mogul  Detroit Diesel  Bosch  Yazaki North America  Mercury Marine

Top Ten Reasons You Should Make SAE Your BFFL 3.Networking Opportunities

Networking Opportunities  One of the BEST reasons to be involved in SAE activities:  Career development  Job opportunities  Engineering resources within your field  Mentors  Local sections and chapters  Volunteer opportunities  Leadership development skills

Top Ten Reasons You Should Make SAE Your BFFL 2. Leadership Development

Leadership Development  Presentation skills/public speaking  Communication  Time management  Negotiation/Sales  Strategic Planning  Planning/Organizing  Project Management  Budgeting  Problem Solving  Teambuilding  Conflict management  Delegation  Writing

And the #1 Reason…

Top Ten Reasons You Should Make SAE Your BFFL 1. Visibility

Visibility  SAE exists for YOU!  Core competencies: Lifelong Learning and Standards Development  Focused on developing our members and the industries they serve  Committed to the education and professional development of the mobility community

Top Ten Reasons You Should Make SAE Your BFFL 1.Visibility 2.Leadership Development 3.Networking Opportunities 4.Online Career Center 5.Career Development Programs 6.Your Professional Section 7.Volunteer Opportunities 8.Professional Development Seminars 9.Technical Publications 10.Engineering Meetings

The best investment you can make in yourself.