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FOR REGION DELEGATE-ELECT/DIRECTOR-ELECT, 2006-2007
REGION DELEGATE/DIRECTOR, 2008-2009
REGION 3 ( SOUTHEASTERN USA )

WILLIAM B. "Bill" RATCLIFF

(Nominated by Region 3)

President/CEO
Enterprise Technologies, Inc.
Savannah , Georgia

Welcome to part of my world that is dedicated to the future path of IEEE, Region 3 and the leadership required for the journey. The ideas, perspectives, opinions, values, …a portion of the “Vision” expressed herein are included to give you a glimpse of the direction and the types of change that must be engineered not just left to evolve on its own.

Engineered change that will improve IEEE and add value to all of our lives.

During the past 40 years I have experienced the development of engineering and scientific computer applications…. Yes before computers were commonly available in most industries.

I participated in the evolution of information technology, in engineering as well as finance / accounting, on its way to become a corporate resource.

My experience in corporate operations extends beyond computer applications into engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance, human resources, quality improvement, corporate planning and administration. My industrial knowledge includes aircraft manufacturing (Gulfstream Aerospace), electric utilities (Public Service Indiana, Edison Electric Institute) and non-profit organizations (Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis & Diocese of Savannah ). As a result of the evolution both opportunities and also problems have been created.

The inability of organizations to implement fundamental change but continue to evolve systems and processes led me to the development of appropriate methodologies and the formation of ETI - Enterprise Technologies Inc. as a means to make these methodologies widely available to industry and other organizations.

Together, we learn to look beyond the "surface problems" and find the root cause for the problems and challenges that face us, as well as potential future problems before they surface. Like with the iceberg to the right, we often fail to see the larger underlying issues.

As an IEEE volunteer I continue to bring this knowledge base to focus on the fundamental changes,
that will address the root causes of issues surfacing today.

Please think of this site as a launching point for discussion and not just a static point to broadcast information.
Together, we can make the difference.

Bill<click here to send e-mail>

IEEE Activities

Member 1974 , Senior member 1992

Regional Activities Board :

Chair, 2005 Electronic Communications Coordinator Subcommittee, 2005-06

Support to SAMIEEE Projects/Upgrades, 1996-05

Region 3:

Area 3 Chair, 1998-99

Region 3, e-Conferencing Ad Hoc Committee Chair, 2000-01

Region 3 Communications Committee Chair, 2001-05

Region 3 Strategic Planning Committee (corresponding member), 1996- 05

Region 3 Strategic Planning Committee Vice Chair, 2000-01

Region 3 Executive Committee, 1998-05

Savannah Section:

Chair, Savannah Section, 1991-92, 1994-95, 1996-96

Vice Chair, Savannah Section, 1990-91

Savannah Section Awards, 2002-05

Savannah Section Support (WebMaster, SAMIeee Representative), 1996-05

Presentations :

Sections Congress 1996

Professional Activities Conference 1997

Sections Congress 1999

Sections Congress 2005

AWARDS :

RAB Innovation Award 2000
(co-recipients David Green and Charles Lord)

Savannah Section, Distinguished Service Award, 1996 (first recipient).

Statement

Do you believe that …

Changes in today's world contribute to unprecedented challenges and opportunities?
Mentoring is a lost art?
The interests of the individual member should have priority?
A collaborative, agile working environment should be implemented throughout IEEE?
In helping each other, everyone involved benefits?
IEEE should concentrate on development of the members as well as recruiting new members?

I pledge to apply my energy and experience gained from a variety of industry positions, service in IEEE and other community non–profit organizations to promote actions consistent with the core values and principles:

Focus on the member as a person (not just a revenue stream)
Think Strategically - Act Operationally
Look for the “root cause” in developing solutions
Use Engineering Principles to solve problems and guide action
Promote a collaborative work environment

If you think that the direction of Region 3 and IEEE should include these core beliefs, then I respectfully ask for your Vote.

-Together we can meet the future with confidence!

Here are some links that you might find useful.

Some of IEEE Region 3's Projects:

e-Conferencing Project's Web Site, R3 Newsletter . Volume 15 Number 2,

Leadership By Developing Others, R3 Newsletter Volume 18 Number 2:
Good Old Days? , Working Together , Best Kept Secret?

Region 3 Discussions and Projects ( register for a web account to participate in the Region 3 Virtual Community)

Ratcliff's Full CV (upon request)

IEEE Elections Page

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18-Jul-2005