International Training Events Bring Learning Close to Home

International Training Events Bring Learning Close to Home International Training Events Bring Learning Close to Home International Training Events Bring Learning Close to Home ASME is touring the globe with leadership education in 2013! Coordinated by a team of volunteers from ASME's Global Communities and the Engineering Research and Technology Development (ERTD) staff who support volunteer programming, a series of targeted leadership workshops will bring training directly to international ASME member leaders outside of North America. The international efforts began earlier this month with a training workshop that was co-located with the operating board meeting for District G, a unit that encompasses Asia and the Pacific. Similar events will take place around the world through this coming year, with Europe's District H meeting May 25 and the Latin America and Caribbean's District I planning for September, with dates to be announced. By co-locating its 2013 international training events with District Operating Board meetings, ASME ensures that the international leaders who can most benefit from this programming can participate without additional cost to their units or strain on their time. ASMEs volunteer leaders can then return to their units and countries to pass on their new knowledge for improved services for all members. Building on ASMEs popular Leadership Training Conferences, the programming will be created and presented by fellow members who share experiences and best practices for success along with other essential information. At the District G event in Malaysia, participants gained insight into strategic planning for units, executing events to support the goals of ASME and their sections, opportunities for increasing community through the coming Phase 2 of ASME.org, and the always-essential volunteer recruitment. In addition to workshops and plenaries, attendees had the opportunity to network with their peers and share ideas and best practices from around the District. Yash Gupta, who served as both select track chair at the Leadership Training Conference in St. Louis earlier this spring and as one of the volunteer organizers and a presenter for multiple sessions at the District G training event, was very excited about the impact of these events on ASMEs global participants: Were very focused on international participation, Gupta said, and this is great local programming that supports that goal. As the Society continues toward the goal of working together as One ASME, the international training events are a big step into a united future. For more information about international training events in Districts G, H, and I, contact Kyle Leigh Avery, communications coordinator for ERTD, by e-mail at LeighAveryK@asme.org - Kyle Leigh Avery, ERTD