Safe and Sound: Why Your Technical Input Matters

Thursday, October 24, 2024

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT

Location: MPCCW - 183 A

Speaker(s)

Arlene Spezzaferro

Edison Program Leader
GE Aerospace
Lynn, Massachusetts, United States

Moderator(s)

Bianca McCartt (she/her/hers)

Technical Pipeline Development Leader
GE Aerospace
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Speaker(s)

Deborah Whitis, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)

Executive Chief Consulting Engineer
GE Aerospace
West Chester, Ohio, United States
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Genevieve Kane (she/her/hers)

IBM, New York, United States

Have you ever hesitated to assert your technical perspective when it contradicted the majority opinion? Do you speak up when you see something others may not have noticed? It can be intimidating to raise dissenting opinions on technical subjects, but it is also critically important ensure that potential problems are avoided before they become costly and difficult to fix. In this session, we will offer guidance to build your technical confidence and make your voice heard when it matters most. Your unique perspective could make the difference between a hazardous situation and a safe, reliable outcome.

Learning Objectives:

Identify when it is important to speak up with a dissenting opinion.
Learn proven techniques to make your technical perspective heard.
Develop a convincing case for your idea or concern.