Provides leaders with strategies and methods to change the way learning and training occurs for new engineers
Takes a holistic view behind the low numbers of women in engineering using a problem solving approach centered on Lean Development (LD)
Provides a direct comparison with the field of STEM and medicine and how the methods of training and learning can help minimizes bias and increase gender confidence
Explores the lack of written knowledge (reusable knowledge) and uses methods of Lean Development (LD) to level the playing field between men and women
Highlights the critical need for new female engineers to have access to mentors using technical coaching methods
Robert N. Stavig, Brush Prairie, WA
During his 35 year career with Hewlett-Packard, Bob spent the last twenty years in Product Research and Development in various management and technical roles, where he utilized the principles and methods of Lean Development in the delivery of nearly a dozen areas of work within product programs, process development, and technical asset development. In addition, Bob has fifteen years of experience in the areas of: manufacturing development, factory support, factory operational management, and worldwide manufacturing leadership. Bob has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University and is certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt through American Society of Quality. Bob has a certification in Lean Development from University of Michigan and is a Certified Scrum Master.
Alissa R. Stavig, MD, Billings, MT
Alissa received her Doctor of Medicine from Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC in 2017. In 2022 she graduated with a combined five-year residency program in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry, from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. Alissa's training includes clinical experiences in inpatient and outpatient settings in both disciplines as well as educational experiences in advocacy, interdisciplinary and integrated healthcare, quality improvement, and medical education. During her training in residency, she experienced the benefit of developing clinical and leadership skills through a system with graduated responsibility which included leading clinical teams of medical students and first year residents.
Title: Retaining Women in Engineering: The Empowerment of Lean Development (Women of STEM)
Author: Stavig, Alissa,Stavig, Robert
ISBN: 9781032071855
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2022-11-22
Number of Pages: 226
Weight: 0.4201 kg
