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September 10-11, 2007
Mission Point Resort
Mackinac Island, Michigan
The Gathering Brainstorm: How to Employ Our "Systems Thinking" Competitive Advantage to Prosper in a Global Economy
NOTE: You must set up an account to register online. Please follow this LINK to begin online registration.
If you have technical questions about the registration system, please contact Bob Hertel at 231-941-8500 x2.
“RAGS” or Riches?
At the request of Congress, the National Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century prepared and published Rising Above The Gathering Storm (RAGS): Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future. This 2007 report paints a dire picture for the USA and urges immediate action. It is no secret that Michigan and the Great Lakes are weathering the brunt of this storm. We must ask ourselves: Are we – as individuals, as organizations, as a state, and as a region – leveraging the systems knowledge and capability right at our fingertips?
The Value of Systems Knowledge
Insiders to the complex systems analysis and systems engineering (SE) fields have intuitively understood the value of the systems approach for 50 years.
Recently, hard data showing the value of systems thinking and SE has become available. Increasing SE effort to just 15% of total effort can reduce schedule and cost overruns, ranging from 50% to 300%, to zero. [Honour, Eric. The Value of SE, INCOSE 2004 IS] Emerging Lean SE practices can be used to reduce cost and delivery time even further, COINCIDENT WITH breakthrough improvements in innovation and quality.
A Plan for Action
This year’s theme, “The Gathering Brainstorm: How to Employ Our Systems Thinking Competitive Advantage to Prosper in a Global Economy” brings together a diverse group from industry, education, government, science, arts and engineering to formulate a strategic action plan for the upcoming year. The eight featured speakers will establish a foundation in complex systems theory, systems engineering, lean systems, breakthrough design, competitiveness, entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership. Insights and ideas (including yours!) will be developed during participative interactive panel sessions.
Registration Fees Include:
All sessions for Monday, September 10 through Tuesday, September 11.
Also includes afternoon break refreshments on Monday; breakfast, breaks and lunch Tuesday
| On or before August 28 | After August 28 | |
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$199 | $229 |
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$129 |
$139 |
Optional Fees
Monday Lunch at Mission Point - $22 per person
Monday Dinner at Mission Point - $45 per person
Adult Ferry Tickets - Round Trip (ages 13 and up) - $19 each
Child Ferry Tickets - Round Trip (ages 5-12) - $9.50 each
** Note - Ferry tickets will be at Will-Call at Shepler's in your name
Bike and Bike Trailer Ferry Fee - $7.50 each
** Note - fee is for each bike and trailer. Example: a bike with a trailer is $15
Round Trip Pellston Airport (PLN) Ground Transfer - $60 per person
Round Trip Traverse City Airport (TVC) Ground Transfer - $560 for up to two passengers
Additional Passengers above two from TVC - $70
Note: Meetings Up North will contact you for your flight information if you choose ground transfers
Lodging Rates
Special group rates have been established for INCOSE. Please use the Hotel Reservation Form to make reservations. This must be done in addition to your conference registration.
$159 per room, per night, single & double occupancy
$199 per room, per night, single & double occupancy - Hot Tub Room
$20 additional per person, per night
All room rates are subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 8% Resort Levy and a $4 per person luggage charge
Agenda
Sunday Evening5:00 p.m. Registration
5:30 p.m. Reception
Monday
7:30 a.m. Registration / Cont. Brkfst
9:00 a.m. S. Forrest
9:45 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. B. Oppenheim, J. Liddy
11:45 a.m. Lunch / Registration
1:30 p.m. C. Simon, C. Wasson
3:00 p.m. Break
3:15 – 4:30p.m Interactive Panel Sessions
5:30 p.m. Social Hour
6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:15 – 8:00p.m. Keynote Address
Tuesday
7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. B. Kenley, B. Oppenheim
10:00 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. J. Bedz, J. Gormley
11:45 a.m. Lunch
1:00 – 3:00p.m. Interactive Panel Sessions
Speakers & Topics
Stephen ForrestDr. Forrest is Vice President of Research, University of Michigan and served on the National Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century. TOPIC: Transforming from a Manufacturing to a Knowledge-Based Economy: How Industry and Academia Must Join Forces to be Competitive in the Global Marketplace.
RAGS Report
Dr. Forrest Bio
Bohdan (Bo) W. Oppenheim
Dr. Oppenheim is Professor of Mechanical and Systems Engineering Loyola Marymount University, Director of DoE IAC, Coordinator of the Lean Aerospace Initiative (LAI), and Co-chair, INCOSE Lean SE Work Group. TOPIC: The Lean Systems Success Secret.
Dr. Oppenheim Bio
Lean Aerospace Initiative
INCOSE Lean SE Work Group
Carl P. Simon
Dr. Simon is Professor of Mathematics, Economics & Public Policy and Director of the Center for the Study of Complex Systems, University of Michigan. TOPIC: Integrating Disciplines to Solve Complex Problems.
Dr. Simon Bio
U of M Center for the Study of Complex Systems
Charles Wasson
Mr. Wasson, award-winning author and 35-year SE veteran, has captivated the SE community worldwide with his new book System Analysis, Design and Development. TOPIC: Bridging SE Gaps in Education and Application.
Book Description
Book Review
Example Course Using Book
Robert Kenley
Dr. Kenley is Secretary, INCOSE Board of Directors and President/CEO of Kenley Consulting. He has 25 years experience in aerospace and nuclear engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering-Economic Systems (Stanford), a S.B. in Management (MIT) and an M.S. in Statistics (Purdue). TOPIC: An INCOSE Regional Strategy.
About INCOSE
INCOSE Leadership
INCOSE Intelligent Enterprise Work Group
James W. Liddy
Dr. Liddy, Professor of Reliability and Statistics, Spring Arbor University and Technical Fellow, Visteon Corp. will speak to his new book featuring our region’s top leaders. TOPIC: Leadership: I Know it When I Feel It.
John Bedz
Mr. Bedz, Director, Michigan Small Tech Association, is perhaps our nation’s most dynamic figure in Nanotechnology business development. TOPIC: Emerging Technologies and Start-ups: How the Feds Can Help.
Michigan Small Tech
Joe Gormley
Mr. Gormley, President of GSE, Inc. and 48 year SE veteran, has been called Michigan’s “Father of Systems Engineering.” He began his career on the POLARIS Missile project. During his 27 years with Ford Motor Co. he established Ford’s first SE department. TOPIC: Break-through System Design: Avoiding the Looming Crisis
Should You Attend?
Michigan and the Great Lakes Region are undergoing dramatic change. Economic globalization and the “Gathering Storm” has already hit most of us head on. Experts agree that one of our biggest challenges is learning how to adapt by affecting change at the personal, group, organizational and societal levels. Struggling enterprises often speak about “cultural barriers.” The ability to understand and manage complex systems, especially systems with people in them, is quickly becoming one of the most valuable assets one can possess.Mackinac Island provides a perfect environment for reflecting, reenergizing and strategizing for a prosperous future. This summit offers one-on-one interaction with world-renowned systems thinkers and practitioners eager to share their share their deepest insights with you.
Whether you are an executive, manager, university student, systems engineer (SE), engineer thinking about advancing to SE, entrepreneur, public servant, economist, banker, investor, or educator, this summit will provide a uniquely valuable technical, networking and learning experience. Please join our “Gathering Brainstorm.”
Sincerely,
Jack Stein – President, INCOSE Michigan Chapter
