Understanding the Process: Phase Gate and criteria including market identification, market requirements, fuzzy front end, scenario planning, concept design, detail design, and prototyping. Manufacturing processes to determine capital and piece part variable costs. Case studies, overview of creativity blocks.
Sep. 19, 27, Oct. 3, 11, 17

Oral and written communication in the product development environment. Communication within the corporate environment: presentations, reports, emails, and memos. External communication: interaction with clients/partners, domestic and foreign, crisis communication. Interpersonal and team communication.
Sep. 27, Oct. 3, 11, 17, 25

Materials selection; understanding of properties. Methodologies and procedures for material selection; assuring suitable materials for given applications. Altering properties of a same material. “Cradle to cradle” reuse practices. Composites and advanced materials.
Nov. 1, 7, 15, 21, Dec. 6

Living with and exploring corporate culture(s), team building, motivation, managing change, feedback and mentoring. Cross-cultural issues in the global marketplace. Applying proven concepts in an organizational environment.
Nov. 1, 7, 15, 21, Dec. 6