1. CS Leadership Nomination Webinar
Roger U. Fujii
2016 IEEE Computer Society President
Nomination Committee Chair
16 March 2017

2. Purpose
Review the requirements for Computer Society leadership positions
Provide list of tips that can improve your Nomination candidate application form
Nomination Committee reviews only the data provided on the application form
Nomination Committee seeks the best candidates who can best serve the objectives of the Computer Society
Nomination Committee rates the candidates on their understanding of all Computer Society products and services
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15 March 2017

3. Computer Society President-Elect & Vice Presidents
• Technical excellence in computing
• Strategic thinking
• Understand the big picture but able to devote attention to details
• Operational decision making
• Solid business acumen
• Drive towards making things happen
• Work with people with different social styles
• Skilled in conflict resolution
• Influence through others
• Work equally well with staff and volunteers
• Able to recruit, mentor, and coach volunteer leaders
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15 March 2017

4. Computer BOG Member
Provide guidance, at the policy level to all organization entities within the Society.
Set direction and strategy for the Society.
Review the performance of the program boards and other committees to assure compliance with its policy directions.
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15 March 2017

5. Helpful Tips
Resume
The Computer Society has a diverse technical base = show the depth and breadth of your technical knowledge/experience
CS has a revenue base of over $35M across diverse products – standards, conferences, publications, education, professional training, and membership/geographic activities – show your financial acumen to judge financial statements and making hard decisions
CS has a complex governance organization = show your governance experience
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6. Helpful Tips Resume (cont’d) IEEE Activities
The Computer Society is in a time of major strategic change = show your knowledge of strategic planning and tactical execution skills
IEEE Activities
Publications (author, editor, reviewer, financial)
Conferences (program chair, track chair, session/panel chair, presenter, reviewer)
Standards (participant, working group member, key editor, WG chair, voting)
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15 March 2017

7. Helpful Tips IEEE Activities (cont’d)
Professional Training (webinars, training material, special seminars)
Education (curricula development, courseware development)
Membership (chapter involvement)
Special committees and task forces (Fellows committee, new initiative development, PSPB committee, strategic planning, awards)
Governance (audit committee, ethics and bylaws committee, conflict resolution committee)
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15 March 2017

8. Helpful Tips Accomplishments
Tie your academic or industry experience to demonstrate your capability and knowledge of the key knowledge areas and skills required for each leadership position
Governance
Strategic Planning
Technical and management oversight of Computer Society technical activities
Financial acumen
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15 March 2017

9. Helpful Tips Position Statement
Demonstrate an understanding of the future needs and direction of the Computer Society
Outline a plan to achieve objectives
Why the objectives are important for the Computer Society
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10. Summary
Show how your knowledge and experience have prepared you to take on the Computer Society leadership position across all of the CS activities
Just being placed on the ballot slate should be considered an honor
No one has the magic formula for how to get elected
If elected, serving the Computer Society should be viewed as the ultimate honor not just a curricula vitae entry
N&A Webinar
15 March 2017

11. Important Links & Dates
Visit for the nomination form, and for full descriptions of each position:
Board of Governors
President-Elect
Vice Presidents
Nominations should be sent to or before Friday, 24 March 2017
Remember to include a photograph when submitting the nomination form
N&A Webinar
15 March 2017