APEGA NEWS
2020-2021 Council Needs APEGA’s Council and Nominating Committee identified the following key skills and areas of knowledge needed for the 2020-21 Council. If you’re thinking of running, you should be aware of them and how they line up with your own experience. The items are listed alphabetically:
Effectively conveying information, ideas, or policy in various formats to a wide range of audiences The culmination of professional development, research and publication, advancement of the profession, and employment in diverse industries (academia, industry, government). Effective governance ensures objectives are realized, resources are well managed, and the interests of stakeholders are protected and reflected in key decisions. APEGA must consider the balance between public interest, social licence to operate, established governance, and the operation of the organization. As a part of governance, AEPGA Council governs through policies establishing organizational ends and governance processes. Knowledge of the association from involvement and interactions with APEGA (or ASET—the Association of Science & Engineering Professionals of Alberta), which provides insight into the association, the membership, and stakeholders, as well as its trials, tribulations, and successes. Including many styles and independent of personality traits and attributes, effective leadership is the maximizing of the efforts of others to accomplish desired outcomes. Knowledge gained from understanding or working with the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act , having experience being part of a regulator or working in a heavily regulated industry. Working knowledge of risk management, crisis management, and the basic laws and regulations under which non-profits operate Understanding of and experience with an organization’s process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. Ability to think creatively and strategically about the big picture, while considering the impacts of decisions.
Communication
Diversity of Experience
Governance Experience
Knowledge about APEGA
Leadership
Regulatory Understanding
Risk Management
Strategic Planning
Visionary
Work Experience
A minimum of 10 years' experience.
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