Professional Education Workshops

The Hart Center for Engineering Leadership regularly hosts workshops for working professional industry partners on the following topics:

  • Leading with Emotional Intelligence
  • Agile Project Management
  • Technical Courses

Below are two courses that can be offered virtually and in-person. For more information, contact Dr. Ben Zoghi.

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Workshops

  • Agile Project Management

    Course Description

    Agile project management for systems engineers is composed of a number of disciplines.

    At the beginning, the course will introduce Team Emotional Intelligence (T-EQ) and provide techniques for teams to become productive more quickly. Then, the course will introduce project management from a waterfall and agile perspective, focusing heavily on Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®). Then the course will combine SAFe® with INCOSE Systems Engineering principles and introduce Model Based Systems Engineering.

    Benefits to the Participant
    1. Gain the ability to implement Team Emotional Intelligence practices.
    2. Describe waterfall and agile project management methodologies and determine when each should be utilized.
    3. Create a project management plan using a SAFe® Agile approach.
    4. Apply Systems Engineering principles to project management.
    5. Develop requirements for a project from the principles of MBSE.

    Education Credits
    3 Continuing Education Units (CEU)





  • Leading with Emotional Intelligence

    Research shows that Emotional Intelligence can be twice as important as IQ and technical skills in determining who will become a top performer. Enhancing Emotional Intelligence (EI or EQ) skills can have a transformative impact on you as a leader and your other life roles as well.

    This workshop explores the concept of Emotional Intelligence and its application organizationally and personally. We will discuss how Emotional Intelligence can be used for workplace planning, high-performance teambuilding, and leadership, personal and career development. Unlike IQ, EQ can be learned, developed and improved with well-designed development programs, feedback and coaching that significantly affect leadership effectiveness.

    Benefits to the Organization
    1. Improve your performance by strengthening your management skills
    2. Manage your team, your boss, and your colleagues more effectively
    3. Develop a management style that suits your unique personality
    4. Handle difficult management situations with greater certainty in your decisions

    Education Credits
    1.6 Continuing Education Units (CEU)
    16 Professional Development Units (PDU)