Adapting to Change a primer on personal leadership

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Adapting to Change a primer on personal
leadership

• Stacy M. Dedinas
• DuPont Engineering
• Manager - Field Engineering Program

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Agenda

• Introduction
• DuPont
• Snapshot
• Mechanical Engineers at DuPont
• Field Engineering Program
• Management of change
• Leadership Tips

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• Technology based manufacturing company
• 199 years young
• Oldest company on Fortune 500 list and one of
  oldest industrial companies in the world
• Approximately 85,000 employees worldwide
• Annual sales of 28B in 2000
• 175 plants, worldwide
• 1.6B RD expenditures

• Most well known products
• Nylon
• Teflon
• Stainmaster
• Kevlar
• LYCRA
• Performance Coatings
• Solae
• Other diverse businesses
• Crop protection
• White pigments
• Engineering Polymers
• Ink Jet Inks

Worldwide Web Site http//www.dupont.com
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Can You Spot the DuPont Product?
Auto Air Intake Manifold - DuPont Zytel Resin
Shatter-Proof Glass - DuPont SentryGlas Will not
shatter with 30lb. Cinder block at 20 MPH!
Fire Protection Suit made from Nomex Helmet made
from Kevlar Fire Hose reinforced with Kevlar
www.dupont.com/corp/products/markets.html
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Can You Spot the DuPont Product?
DuPont Sontara High Strength, ultra-absorbent,
low lint hyrdoentangled fabric
13 of the 14 layers of a spacesuit are DuPont
Products like Kevlar and Dacron
DuPont Thermout for composite layer circuit
boards, etchants and manufacturing chemicals,
materials for construction of machinery
resistant to etchants
www.dupont.com/corp/products/markets.html
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Where Are We Headed?
DuPont is a science company, delivering
science-based solutions that make a difference in
people's lives in food and nutrition health
care apparel home and construction
electronics and transportation.
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Mechanical Engineers Involved in Miracles...
Mechanical Engineers are critical in helping
DuPont take the Miracles of Science from the
Laboratory to the Customer in a safe and reliable
manner
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Why Would I Want to Work for DuPont?

• Recognized leader in the Chemical, Fibers, and
  Performance Coating industries
• Upcoming leader in Biotechnology, High-Tech
  Agriculture, and others
• Opportunities for young energetic people are
  plentiful with an average workforce age of 49
• Competitive salary, very good benefits package
• Sites around the US and International
  opportunities during a career
• Recognized leader in Diversity
• - (Ranked in the Diversity Elite by Fortune
  Magazine)

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Why is DuPont Interested In GaTech Engineers?

• Ga Tech Engineers are recognized across the
  Southeast as high quality engineers
• Solid history of success with Ga Tech graduates
• DuPont has a need for more Mechanical Engineers

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What Do Mechanical Engineers Do At DuPont?
Improve Yield and Quality
Continuous Improvement of internal and supplier
components and costs
Develop Higher Performance Components
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What Do Mechanical Engineers Do At DuPont?
Define Operational and Repair Specifications
Define and Implement Preventative and Predictive
Maintenance
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What Do Mechanical Engineers Do At DuPont?
Investigate Safety and Equipment Issues
Holes eaten right through this vessel
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Options in DuPont

• Field Engineering Program
• Rotational training program offering varied
  career types and SBUs
• Typical 2-3 year assignments
• Corporate Recruiting Office
• Direct placement in a specific SBU
• Career development through intra-company
  opportunities
• Local Site Hires

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Field Engineering Program

• The Career Development Program In DuPont
• Series of rotational engineering assignments
• Minimum of two assignments, average of three to
  four
• Each assignment spans two-three years
• Gain valuable professional training and
  development
• Diversified experience and broad exposure
• Different work assignments, businesses, locations
• Opportunity to build extensive network in company
• NES, ADM, Mentoring, Career Development Tools

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Field Engineering Program

• Currently 275 engineers in the program
• 100 geographic flexibility is required
• Career Transfer into a business unit
• after last assignment

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Field Program Benefits What You Gain

• A breadth of knowledge that spans many businesses
  throughout company.
• Solid technical foundation that leads to success
  in whatever career path you choose (technical,
  business or operations.)
• Better ability to identify and understand "best
  practices".
• Increased profitability as employee through
  diversity of experience.
• An understanding of how to better manage career
  for continual development and growth.
• A keener insight into personal career objectives.
  
• The opportunity to try different jobs before
  choosing a long-term position.
• A network of engineers and resources helpful
  throughout career.

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For Career Information

• http//www.dupont.com
• http//www.dupont.com/corp/careers/
• index.html
• DuPont Staffing
• Brandywine 6440
• 1007 Market Street
• Wilmington, DE 19898
• Phone - [phone] Fax - [phone]
• E-mail - DuPont-Staffing_at_usa.dupont.com

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For Field Information

• http//www.dupont.com/corp/careers/
• fe_program_overview.html
• DuPont Field Engineering Program
• Brandywine 6448
• 1007 Market Street
• Wilmington, DE 19898
• Phone - [phone] Fax - [phone]
• E-mail - Engineering.Field-Program_at_usa.dupont.com

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Characteristics of New Employees

• High level of competency in primary skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy
• Meets commitments
• Ability to work in empowered teamwork
  environments
• Constantly seeking a better way enjoys challenge
• Able to manage/deal with change
• Values work/life balance
• Accepts and commits to need for life-long
  learning
• Values people accepts diversity of others
• Understands business processes, customer focused
• High ethical standards

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Your Career Things To Do

• Know organizational rules, hierarchy, and
  professional conduct
• Stay free of office gossip
• Take on challenges do not be afraid to fail
• Contribute to valuing diversity
• Get organized think through, then follow through
• Pay attention to detail
• Dress appropriately
• Ask questions (lots of them) learn to listen

• Follow instructions and directions
• Finish work in a timely manner/avoid
  procrastination
• Learn from your and other co-workers mistakes
• Verify expectations at the beginning set clear
  obtainable goals
• Positively use your interpersonal skills

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Your Career Things To Avoid

• Dont wait until your first day to start acting
  like a professional
• Dont assume that all the friends you meet are
  going to be your age
• Dont abuse any of the new perks, such as company
  car, expense account or corporate credit card
• Dont let your social life interfere with your
  professional obligations
• Dont fall into bad habits that you might see in
  co-workers

• Dont neglect your personal appearance and
  hygiene
• Dont be hasty if you experience problems or a
  personality clash
• Dont be afraid to follow leads when you ask
  questions, even if it takes you outside your
  immediate work environment
• Dont pass up opportunities to meet and get to
  know your fellow workers and your supervisors
• Dont be a know-it-all

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Getting A Good Start

• Understand the performance evaluation process
  timing criteria, evaluator
• Take care of personal things such as housing and
  transportation, beforehand
• Know when you will receive your paycheck
• Maintain network with old friends, former
  classmates, professors, and alumni
• Manage your time effectively
• Observe the person at the next level up from you
• Keep a journal re meetings, requests, and
  accomplishments
• Stay abreast of whats happening technologically,
  whats hot --- whats not
• Take responsibility for your career instead of
  relying on others

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