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Introduction to Technology Management
TMGT1106
Instructor: David Plouffe
Agenda
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Introductions
Course Outline
Expectations
Format of study
My background – your
questions
• Next week
Introductions
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Whose here?
Why are you here?
Who am I?
Why am I here?
Who are you?
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Section / Name / Date / Signature
Home town
Academic Stream
Primary area of Technology interest
Expectations of this class
Who am I?
• Kirkland Lake
• B. Comm. – U of T 1978
• Technology & Information Technology
journey
• Sales to President
• Independent Consultant / Business Advisor /
Interim Manager
Why am I here?
This is where my journey led me.
What Is Technology and
what is Management?
Technology
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Information
Nano
Genetic
Robotic
Bio Medical
Biotechnology
Bio Informatics
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Communication
Educational
Transportation
Exploration
Space
Marine
Industrial
Technology
The application of science, especially to
industrial or commercial objectives
The scientific method and material used to
achieve a commercial or industrial objective
Electronic or digital products and systems
considered as a group
-- American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed., 2000..
Technology
…is the technical means people use to improve their
surroundings. It is also a knowledge of using tools
and machines to do tasks efficiently.
We use technology to manage the world in which
we live. Technology is people using knowledge,
tools, and systems to make their lives easier and
better.
Technology …
…People use technology to improve their ability to
do work. Through technology, people
communicate better. Technology allows them to
make more and better products. Our buildings are
better through the use of technology. We travel in
more comfort and speed as a result of technology.
Yes, technology is everywhere and can make life
better.
Is that true?
Management
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The act, manner, or practice of managing;
handling, supervision, or leading
The person or persons who lead or direct a
business or other enterprise
Skill in managing; executive ability
Technology Management
• Management of technology links engineering,
science and management disciplines to plan,
develop, and implement technological
capabilities to shape and accomplish the
strategic and operational goals of an
organization.
Course outline and materials
• Course outline and all other course materials
can be found at
http://www.nipissingu.ca/faculty/TBA
• Course schedule and basis for evaluation are in
the course outline
Schedule
Class Time
• Section 1: Monday
12:30 – 15:30
Room A226
• Section 2: Wednesday
12:30 – 15:30
Room A224
• Office hours 12:00-12:30 and 3:30-4:30
Wednesdays Room A224
Course Outline
Date
Topics
Presenter
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January
07 & 09
Introductions
Course Overview
Expectations
David Plouffe
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January
14 & 16
Individual Paper Topics Posted
Technology Management
Innovation and Product Development
Dr. Glenn Brophey
Bob Carpenter
David Plouffe
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January
21 & 23
Science Insight
GIS Mapping
Dr. David Rowbotham
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January
28 & 30
Industry Insights
Technology Management in
Healthcare
NBGH / NBRHC ICT
Planning Team
Course Outline
Guest Project Manager
Bob Carpenter
David Plouffe
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February
04 & 06
Technology Management
Project and Program Management
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February
11 & 13
Group Project Initiated
Industry Insights
Technology Management in Forestry
February 15
Individual Paper Due
February
18 & 20
Winter Study Week
No Class
February
25 & 27
Group Projects Selected
Science Insights
Genetics Opportunity and
Controversy
Dr. Dave Vadnais
Dr. Tony Parkes
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Industry speaker TBA
Course Outline
Technology Management
Business Systems
And Information Technology
Dr. David Hemsworth
Guest Speaker TBA
David Plouffe
Science Insights
Technology and the Environment
Industry speakers TBA
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March
03 & 05
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March
10 & 12
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March
17 & 19
Group Presentations
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March
24 & 26
Career Night
Accounting
Healthcare
Forestry
Mining
Communications
IT Services
Systems Integrators
Hardware & Software
To be scheduled
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March 31 &
April 02
Review
David Plouffe
Evaluation
Deliverable
Due Dates
Points
(Out of 100)
Weekly hand-in
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Each week
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Class Participation
12 weeks
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Throughout the term
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Individual Paper
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February 15
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Group Project
Presentation
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March 17 & 19
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Final Exam
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TBA (2008)
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12 for attendance
8 by student
5 by Instructor
10 by students
10 by Instructor
Format of study for course
• Do independent research with respect to the
technology or industry topic
• Generate questions about the topic and
business implications for the visiting lecturer
• Hand in assignment at the start of class
Format of study for course
Think through the technology’s impact on
 The consumer/user and their quality of life
 The environment
 Capital requirements
 Ethical issues
 The business model to make profit
Weekly Procedure
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Arrive on time
Hand in Assignment (research / questions)
Review + Q&A
Introduction to current week’s topic
Lecturer and/or Guest presenter
Q&A
Wrap up
Next week’s topic
Hand in evaluation forms
Research and Assignments
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Research and assignments will be discussed each
week and posted on the course website under
“Announcements”
See http://www.nipissingu.ca/faculty/TBA
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It is your responsibility to find out what they are
Weekly Assignments
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There is no text book for this course. For reference and independent study,
students will research web sources each week for material on the current
week’s topic. Five (5) sources are suggested as a minimum set of sources for
your study and research.
– Industry Association
– Technology product company
– Technology service provider
– Industry Conference provider (i.e. Insight Information
www.insightinfo.com)
– Government department or Ministry
You are to hand in each week:
– the site sources researched
– an evaluation of the web sites research on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 dreadful –
10 awesome)
– 3 questions for discussion on the technology or industry of the current
week
Individual Paper
• The paper is a 1200-1500 word paper in which
you address the emergence and relative
importance of a technology of specific eras
• You will need to cite all of your references in text
and include the references at the end
• Follow “Writing Guidelines” link on the website
at http://www.nipissingu.ca/faculty/TBA
Group Assignment
• A Group Project involving sets of three teams
(Team A / Team B and an Evaluation
Committee) representing either: two vendors
of an information technology system selection
or two competing business cases of technology
alternatives
Final Exam
• To be scheduled in April
• Essay questions related to the course content
• Further details in March
Outcomes
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Appreciate the breadth and depth of technology
in business so that you can consider pursuing the
Technical Management stream of studies
Understand some of the major business issues
that are prevalent in the presence of technology
To have an awareness of business opportunities
and risks associated with technologies and
strategies that may be implemented to exploit or
mitigate risks
My expectations of you
Participate fully in class
 Be engaged
 Be curious
 Complete research and assignments
 Arrive on time
My expectations of you
Enter into discussions and group work
enthusiastically
 Inquire
 Explore
 Imagine
Show respect to others in the class by discussing
issues objectively and listening to other points of
view
My coordinates
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Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nipissingu.ca/faculty//TBA
Office: phone: 474-3461 ext. 4745
Office location: A224
Office hours:
– Wednesday 12:00-1230 and 3:30-4:30
– by appointment call my Home Office 478.9575
My Business background
North American Information Technology and Services Industry
• Corporate America
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Executive Management
General management
Sales management
Sales
Small company start-up
• Consultant
– Business Advisor
– Interim Manager
– Project Manager
President – Canadian Subsidiary NYSE listed US
Company
• $35,000,000
• 116 staff
• Strategic planning
• Project oversight
• Product introduction
Independent Consultant
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Insurance CEO Advisor
Technology Assessments
Process Improvements
Market assessment
Internal/external process review
Interim CIO
NOHBOS/SCii PM
Questions?
For next week …
Innovation and Product Development
Dr. Glenn Brophey Professor Nipissing University
Bob Carpenter Director SBE Nipissing University
Innovation and Product Development
Products
 Post it notes
 Blackberry
 Linux
 Nano chip
 Duct tape
Companies
 3M
 RIM
 Red Hat Software
 Intel
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Innovation and Product Development
Suggestions for research
Industry Canada
www.ic.gc.ca
Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
www.canadabusiness.ca
Search
Disruptive Innovation
Thank You
See you next week