2009 Articles – AUGI HotNews

CAD Management: A CAD Manager’s Mindset, Part 3 – Jan. 2009

Mark Kiker continues his exploration of the CAD manager’s mindset or “world view.” This month, you’ll discover the many benefits of a mind set on Action and Results.

CAD Management: Challenges – Feb. 2009

The human resources side of CAD management can be daunting, often containing problems with no quick answers. In this article, Mark Kiker looks at some common “people” issues and offers advice on how to address them.

CAD Management: Challenges, Part 2 – March 2009

The human resources side of CAD management can be daunting, often containing problems with no quick answers. In the second part of a series, Mark Kiker looks at some common “people” issues and offers advice on how to address them.

The Challenges of CAD Management, Part 3 – April 2009

Economic instability is causing CAD managers to try different approaches to ongoing issues. In this continuing series, Mark Kiker looks at the speed of technology changes and the need for proper documentation.

CAD Management: Starting at the Finish Line – May 2009

No plan for your project? No worries – just begin at the end and work backwards. Mark Kiker teaches you how.

CAD Management: Planning for Progress – June 2009

Stop spending all your time putting out fires and do some long-range planning. In this article, Mark Kiker shows you how to think it through.

From CAD Standard to Quality Assurance Document – July 2009

You’ve done your part by creating a CAD Standard. Now, how do you ensure that your staff follows it? Mark Kiker shows you how to use your standard as a guideline for creating a quality assurance checklist.

Moving from Standard to QA Document – Aug. 2009

Making a document and a procedure for checking CAD files will hopefully give your teams some way of checking the CAD files for compliance. One way to do this is to use your Standard as a guideline for creating a QA checklist.

CAD Management: When to say NO – Sept. 2009

Mark Kiker explains why a well-timed “No” can be the catalyst for positive change in your CAD environment.

CAD Management: The Funnel – Oct. 2009

As projects go forward, you must pare down the number of technology tools used in the process. Mark Kiker demonstrates a method for reducing the products in play.