Autodesk University Online

CAD managers who are responsible for budgets or process changes and are looking to enhance their business skill set and ability to communicate with senior management

Ever been frustrated by not getting the hardware, software or training that you know you need to do your job? Do you ever feel like nobody understands what you do and why CAD management is important? Would you like to learn how to break through these impasses? Hint: it's all in how you sell the concept! This session will show you how to communicate the concepts and benefits of CAD management in language your senior management team will understand. Topics we'll cover include: setting realistic expectations, the faster/cheaper paradigm, budgeting, technology forecasting, finding labor savings, cost justification, return on investment, and the critical importance of managerial support for standards. Along the way, we'll examine a reporting format you can use to stay in constant contact with your boss. If you've ever had trouble getting your senior management to understand what you do, you can't afford to miss this session.