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From the ISA President
Each year, the International Society of Automation (ISA) welcomes a new
president. In this column, the ISA president shares insights into the
automation industry, ISA volunteering and more.
president. In this column, the ISA president shares insights into the
automation industry, ISA volunteering and more.
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OpinionISA is Changing
ISA members can make a difference everyday, improving the Society and helping shape its future. -
OpinionYou Have a Voice in Helping to Shape ISA’s Future
ISA President Steven Pflantz encourages ISA members to make a more conscious effort to talk about ISA and their experience. -
OpinionFIRST Participants Show What an Open, Creative Mindset Can Achieve
ISA President Steven Pflantz says ISA members can learn from the bright, extremely motivated youth participating in FIRST and other STEM programs. -
OpinionShaping the Future of Our Profession and Association
ISA President Steven Pflantz says ISA members should seek opportunities to serve as advocates and ambassadors for the industrial automation profession. -
OpinionISA Needs to Change, but How?
ISA President Steven Pflantz says change requires a mindset shift. The organization needs to view change as an ongoing reality, not a temporary phenomenon. -
OpinionLeadership Requires Embracing the Demands of Change
Steven Pflantz, president of ISA 2017, stresses that achieving ISA's potential lies in willingness and ability to change and act as a catalyst for it. -
OpinionBuilding on ISA’s Financial and Operational Success
Steven Pflantz, president of ISA 2017, pledges to build on ISA’s financial and operational success by leveraging core strengths and capabilities. -
OpinionPutting the Pedal to the Metal
In 2016 ISA continued to build on its efforts, refining objectives and better integrating processes to ensure continuity. -
OpinionAutomation Appreciation Month Promotes Careers in Industrial Automation
Young people welcome career guidance and encouragement from ISA professionals participating in Automation Appreciation Month programs and events. -
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Ain't No Stopping Us Now
ISA is creating a continuous improvement culture that sets a framework for sustainable growth and relevance. -
OpinionThe Leadership Challenge: Priming the Pump
The ISA goal is to design more appealing, manageable, and flexible commitment options, including those with shared leadership and responsibility roles. -
OpinionThe Decision to Volunteer: The Why, How, and a Personal Call to Action
Volunteers contribute their time for both altruistic (other-serving) and instrumental (self-serving) reasons. -
OpinionHow Can ISA Best Meet My Needs?
The more you put into your ISA membership, the more you’ll benefit from our many programs. -
OpinionWhy Do Automation Professionals Join ISA?
Membership with ISA has many benefits, including a variety of training, mentoring, and networking programs. -
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ISA Relies on Your Input to Continually Improve
ISA is listening. Share your views and opinions, what matters most to you, your likes and dislikes. -
OpinionISA Is Committed to Expanding Its Global Presence
ISA is committed to representing the needs and expectations of automation professionals throughout the world. -
OpinionSustaining ISA’s Tradition of Strong Volunteer Leadership
ISA President Jim Keaveney tackles the issue of leadership and showcases ISA's extensive network of volunteers. -
OpinionAligning ISA Messaging and Resources to the Critical Needs of Customers and Prospects
ISA plans to take its messages to the market through every possible avenue, including via volunteers, sections, divisions and partners. -
OpinionSetting ISA’s Priorities for 2016 and Beyond
New ISA President Jim Keaveney details the priorities for 2016: alignment, leadership, globalization, and the voice of the customer. -
OpinionISA Progress in 2015 Reflects Sound Strategic Direction
ISA has made significant strides in achieving its five long-term strategic goals of content, data, coolest delivery, cybersecurity and advocacy. -
OpinionAn Opportunity to Celebrate ISA’s Successes and Build on Its Achievements
As ISA continues to plan for a successful 2016, President Rick Roop surveys the many achievements of 2015 in his monthly message to members . -
OpinionISA is Enhancing its Capabilities to Deliver Timely, Relevant Content
ISA is dedicated to delivering timely, relevant content on important topics to meet the career enhancement & professional needs of the automation community. -
OpinionHow ISA is Establishing Expertise in Coolest Delivery
ISA delivers industry-leading content via multiple platforms in an engaging, easy-to-use, and interactive way -- ISA's commitment to "coolest delivery." -
OpinionHow Does ISA Leverage Data to be a Smarter, More Skillful Organization?
ISA is committed to using data to drive more purposeful and disciplined product development and management strategies and decisions. -
OpinionISA Spring Leaders Meeting and the Building Blocks of Success
ISA President Rick Roop recaps the 2015 Spring Leaders Meeting as ISA continues to build on its path to success. -
OpinionISA Strengthens its Position as a Leader in Industrial Automation and Control Systems Cybersecurity
Not enough is being done globally to implement basic industrial cybersecurity measures. -
OpinionAdvocacy is Vital to the Future of the Automation Profession
Advocacy is one of ISA’s long-term strategic objectives and at the core of the Automation Federation’s mission. -
OpinionSet Your Sights on ISA’s 2015 Division Symposia
Each year, ISA organizes technical division symposia and conference events at different locations throughout the U.S. -
OpinionISA Creates a Blueprint for Implementing its Strategic Goals
ISA President Rick Roop spotlights ISA's strategic goals and shares details on achieving the organization's key objectives in 2015. -
OpinionISA Sharpens Its Focus On Achieving Its Strategic Goals
ISA President Rick Roop details the Executive Summit meeting and shares how deeper involvement from key leadership is key to ISA's strategic goals. -
OpinionHow ISA Will Achieve Its Five Strategic Goals in 2015
ISA President Rick Roop discusses how ISA will work toward achieving its five strategic goals in big data, content, coolest delivery, cybersecurity and career advocacy. -
OpinionListen, Celebrate, Recognize - The 2014 ISA Hall of Fame
ISA President Peggie Koon recognizes the people who make ISA's accomplishments possible: the staff. -
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OpinionExploring the Global Shale Gas Initiative—Potential opportunities for ISA
Exploring the Global Shale Gas Initiative—Potential opportunities for ISA -
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OpinionCybersecurity – one of the 10 trends impacting the future of ISA
Cybersecurity – one of the 10 trends impacting the future of ISA -
OpinionSetting the Future Direction for ISA at Executive Summit 2014
Setting the Future Direction for ISA at Executive Summit 2014 -
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Meeting Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in 2014 and Beyond
Meeting Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in 2014 and Beyond -
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OpinionConveying gratitude to ISA members for bringing energy and vitality to the Society
Conveying gratitude to ISA members for bringing energy and vitality to the Society -
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OpinionAutomation Week 2013: most thought-provoking and far-reaching technical program ever
Automation Week 2013: most thought-provoking and far-reaching technical program ever -
OpinionTaking the lead on the development of the cybersecurity framework
Taking the lead on the development of the cybersecurity framework -
OpinionISA technical publications excel in advancing automation industry knowledge
ISA technical publications excel in advancing automation industry knowledge -
OpinionISA technical symposia successes and spreading the word about ISA Automation Week 2013
ISA technical symposia successes and spreading the word about ISA Automation Week 2013 -
OpinionFIRST Championship demonstrates young people’s passion for science and technology learning
FIRST Championship demonstrates young people’s passion for science and technology learning -
OpinionISA Certification Programs Can Position Employees and Employers to Succeed
Certification provides a formal recognition of individuals who have demonstrated proficiency within, and comprehension of, a specialized body of knowledge at a particular point in time. -
OpinionISA training can provide the high-performing workforce that manufacturers and global economies need to grow
ISA training can provide the high-performing workforce that manufacturers and global economies need to grow -
OpinionTake a Fresh Look at All the Ways You Can Make the Most of Your ISA Membership
ISA provides its members with immeasurable opportunities to receive through collaboration, mentorship, volunteerism, sponsorship, and student scholarships. -
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My Year as the 2013 ISA President Has Gotten off to a Truly Inspiring Start
My Year as the 2013 ISA President Has Gotten off to a Truly Inspiring Start -
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ISA President Robert E. Lindeman highlights 2012 achievements in his end-of-year address
ISA President Robert E. Lindeman highlights 2012 achievements in his end-of-year address -
OpinionWhat Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
You're an automation professional, but what do you want to be when you grow up?