POSITION STATEMENT
Times
of fast
technological changes and economic uncertainty offer IEEE several
challenges
and opportunities. Continued progress towards IEEE’s vision of
engineering the
future for the well-being of its members, the profession and humanity
requires
three related efforts: Volunteer engagement and satisfaction; offering
cost-effective services that are essential to members’ career growth;
and
transnational participation and collaboration. If elected IEEE
President I will
rely on my diversified professional and volunteer career to:
i)
Develop
an environment in which volunteers find enjoyment in their work and can
balance
their expectations with IEEE business requirements;
ii)
Work
with industry leaders to identify and launch new IEEE services that
benefit
practicing engineers and managers. Support initiatives by
Societies/Councils to
develop economical continuing education products and services;
iii)
Promote
business models within IEEE that enhance the membership and financial
success
of both IEEE and its component societies and regions;
iv)
Build
on my past successes in globalization of IEEE to foster greater
worldwide
participation of members and volunteers; provide better services to
all; and
realize appropriate transnational representation in IEEE’s leadership
positions
and decision-making bodies;
v)
Partner
with staff to control and reduce current IEEE infrastructure costs and
identify
novel revenue streams. Improvements
in business efficiency can support additional cost-effective services
to
members worldwide; <>vi)
Promote
cooperation among Societies/Councils to address and advance emerging
technologies;
vii)
Enhance
the public visibility of member and
volunteer achievements and the benefits to society that result from
IEEE
activities;
viii)
Create
opportunities for young professionals to participate in IEEE activities
and
grow into leadership positions within IEEE volunteer structure;
ix)
Maintain
the quality of IEEE products and integrity of its brand.
 "J.
Roberto B. de Marca" <rdemarca@comsoc.org>
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