Approach Disruptive Technologies with Caution - keep 64-bit Windows 7 on existing workstations, analyze risks involved in cloud file storage, emphasize on proper usage policy, keep plan in place before using cloud-based software configuration tools, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 22, 2013

Clean Machines More Quickly with System Mechanic - create Windows restore point, delete unnecessary programs, run system tools to delete temp, junk files, defrag hard drive, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 22, 2013

Conduct a CAD Management Audit - perform audit in areas like CAD software use, licensing, standards, training, support, budgeting to adjust strategies while reducing costs, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 8, 2013

Think More, Work Less - examine situation methodically, think about task requirements, revise approach, methods, keep backup to attain success as CAD manager, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 8, 2013

Don't Get Caught in the Tool Worship Trap, Pt 2 - investigate compatibility of software before starting pilot project based on its usability, training time, client requirements, expenses, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 24, 2013

Get Help with Your CAD Management To-Do List - purchase, license computer-based training materials, encourage users to join classes, acquire flexible PDF driver to solve technical issues, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 24, 2013

Don't Get Caught in the Tool Worship Trap - tools alone don't ensure success, plan how software technology implementation will help achieve specific business objective, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 10, 2013

Sharpen Up - adopt 80/20 rule, improve workflows through tech support, training, learn new software, plan for better hardware, software infrastructure, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 12, 2013

No-Budget CAD Management - get rid of junk folders, analyze errors, control active project directories, archives, amend standards, organize informal training sessions, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 27, 2013

Add CNET.com to Your Library of CAD Management Resources - free, membership-optional site offers broad spectrum of technology news, reviews, industry happenings, necessary for CAD managers, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 27, 2013

Standardize for Success - understand need to standardize drawing workflow, production procedure, BIM execution plan, consultant coordination manual, Brian Andresen, AUGI Library, Feb 21, 2013

Ten Strategies for Becoming an Effective CAD Leader, Pt 11 - effective CAD leadership is critical for manufacturing success, Jim TeDesco, CATI Tech Notes, Feb 21, 2013

Ten Strategies for Becoming an Effective CAD Leader, Pt 10 - communicate design team's performance in business terms, track productivity internally, demonstrate product development contributions, Jim TeDesco, CATI Tech Notes, Feb 19, 2013

Ten Strategies for Becoming an Effective CAD Leader, Pt 9 - communicate effectively with business personnel, Jim TeDesco, CATI Tech Notes, Feb 14, 2013

Improve CAD Production Quality by Annoying Your Users, Pt 3 - use 'andon cord' methodology, identify, explain problem to users, assign appropriate rework to responsible parties, document process, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 13, 2013

Take Time to Think Big - look at big picture to be able to think of developing techniques than can improve productivity, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 13, 2013

Ten Strategies for Becoming an Effective CAD Leader, Pt 8 - manage product design data effectively, administer, control data access by others, Jim TeDesco, CATI Tech Notes, Feb 12, 2013

Ten Strategies for Becoming an Effective CAD Leader, Pt 7 - document, analyze group's productivity, Jim TeDesco, CATI Tech Notes, Feb 7, 2013

Ten Strategies for Becoming an Effective CAD Leader, Pt 6 - adopt advanced 3D CAD technology, leverage usage of proper CAD models, tools to boost productivity, Jim TeDesco, CATI Tech Notes, Feb 5, 2013

Ten Strategies for Becoming an Effective CAD Leader, Pt 5 - use appropriate CAD tools, applications to eliminate errors, focus on continuous quality improvement, Jim TeDesco, CATI Tech Notes, Jan 31, 2013

Ten Strategies for Becoming an Effective CAD Leader, Pt 4 - channelize interaction for collaborative workflow, use CAD tools to promote communication, Jim TeDesco, CATI Tech Notes, Jan 29, 2013

Project Management 101: Tools for the Trade - manage CAD standards, take care of file naming, Brian Benton, AUGI Library, Jan 24, 2013

CAD Management: Business Writing Skills - practice writing at higher level, keep it understandable, get exposure to other business writing, know your own flaws, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, Jan 24, 2013

Ten Strategies for Becoming an Effective CAD Leader, Pt 3 - reduce costly errors by eliminating redundancy, duplication, capitalize on CAM, automation, Jim TeDesco, CATI Tech Notes, Jan 24, 2013

Improve CAD Production Quality by Annoying Your Users, Pt 2 - communicate, listen to deal with annoyance transfer, report noncompliance, focus on financial aspects, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 22, 2013

Ten Strategies for Becoming an Effective CAD Leader, Pt 2 - recruit skilled engineers, encourage creativity, provide CAD training, Jim TeDesco, CATI Tech Notes, Jan 22, 2013

Ten Strategies for Becoming an Effective CAD Leader, Pt 1 - embrace best practices, new technologies, formalize design workflows, Jim TeDesco, CATI Tech Notes, Jan 17, 2013

Improve CAD Production Quality by Annoying Your Users, Pt 1 - transfer work trouble to perpetrator, catalog problems to identify cause, determine intervention points, contacts, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 9, 2013

Take Stock of Your IT Assets - consider taking inventory of computer/CAD resources including processor architecture, RAM, graphics cards, monitors, software licenses, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 9, 2013

Passing the Torch - maintain class size, formulate 3-step training methodology, use simple, helpful tools to ensure trained Navisworks team delivers maximum output, Jesse Ocon, AUGI Library, Jan 2, 2013

The Amazing Billable CAD Manager - update attitude, market concepts to higher management, examples of CAD management tasks, justifications, handle objections, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Nov 29, 2012

CAD Management: Engaging in a CAD/BIM Technology Review - tech review should provide in-depth assessment of current technology, general review of current technology, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, Dec 6, 2012

When Should You Replace Old Hardware and Software? - acknowledge objections, consider issues related to hardware safety net, peripheral problems, operating system failure, indirect IT problems, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Nov 14, 2012

CAD Management: Circles of Least Confusion - to balance efforts to refine focus, consider 3 areas: visual acuity, viewing conditions, enlargement of image, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, Nov 6, 2012

Identify the 'Quick Win' Opportunities in Your To-Do List - clean out server directories, fix up plotting standards, update standard blocks, shared content, families, project documents, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Oct 24, 2012

Retaining Talent - maintain 2-way communication, keep right people, review employees, praise, reward promising employees, invest in trainings, Walt Sparling, AUGI Library, Oct 22, 2012

CAD Management: Oh Yeah? Same to You - handling comments, outright insult: keep emotions out of it, ask for clarification, clarify false statement, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, Oct 4, 2012

Improve Your Job Security With Weekly CAD Management Reports - communicate via task log, objectives, outline efforts made for project to go out correctly, benefits of weekly report, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 26, 2012

Spreadsheet Template For Weekly CAD Manager Reports - Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 26, 2012

Stand Up for Old-Fashioned Communication - communicate directly through meetings, keep objectives clear, comments focused, plan for next meeting, follow up with revisions, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 17, 2012

CAD Managers Resist Social Media Infiltration - readers show concern, provide feedback on incorporating access to social media tools in CAD apps, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 12, 2012

Does Social Media Belong in CAD Applications? - reality check for managers, users, views of senior management, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 8, 2012

CAD Employee Hiring 101 - determine needs, create clear, accurate job description, promote position, screen candidates, Walt Sparling, AUGI Library, Aug 6, 2012

CAD Management: I Disagree - encourage complete discussions, keep it professional, define approval process, define objections, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, Aug 2, 2012

Update Your CAD Management Plan - utilize summer slowdown, make list of typical activities, plan CAD management with money-saving methods, Robert Green, Cadalyst, July 11, 2012

Use Peer Pressure to Enforce Standards - get drawings of user assessed by peers, help users develop pride in quality of work, Robert Green, Cadalyst, July 11, 2012

CAD Management: Shock Your Boss - deal with generational shift wisely: traditionalists, boomers, generation X, millennials, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, July 5, 2012

Make Workplace Frustration Work for You - channel frustration to stay motivated at work, Isolate, communicate, personalize, standardize to maintain balance, Robert Green, Cadalyst, June 27, 2012

The Blame Game - Trials of a New CAD Manager - know the challenges as a new CAD manager, Symptoms of this Trial, best ways to counter challenges, CADDManager Blog, June 19, 2012

Take a Balanced Approach to Managing Building Information Modeling - put BIM in context, bypass hype, understand BIM truly, BIM problems are not unique, balance is key, Robert Green, Cadalyst, June 27, 2012

When Your Problem User is Management - understand senior management's perspective, frame CAD standards discussion based on cost, profitability metrics, Robert Green, Cadalyst, June 13, 2012

Convincing the 'It'll Never Work' User - analyze, identify source of complain, respond accordingly, isolate problem user's lack of compliance, Robert Green, Cadalyst, June 13, 2012

CAD Management: Seasonal Shifts - clean off server, desktop, check for spyware, malware, viruses, upgrade software, get training, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, June 7, 2012

Improve the ROI of CAD Tools - Aberdeen study identifies top design challenges that organizations can face by implementing CAD functionality, process change, Michelle Boucher, Desktop Engineering, June 1, 2012

Build a CAD Proving Ground, Pt 2 - prepare infrastructure, assign test pilots, debrief pilots early and often, iterate, improve proving ground, advertise results to senior management, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 23, 2012

What to do When the Problem User is the Owner - demonstrate wrong way first, showcase better way, let conversation evolve in financial direction, never use condescending tone, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 23, 2012

Trials of a New CAD Manager - facing authority challenge while stepping into role of new CAD manager, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, May 15, 2012

Build a CAD Proving Ground - traits of test pilot candidates, test new software on proving grounds before mass implementation, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 9, 2012

Enhance User Communication During Upgrades - organize lunchtime CAD resource meetings, give users opportunity to vent, gripe about CAD, suggest fixes to problems, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 9, 2012

Laying the Groundwork for Software Upgrades - assess needs, consider options available, give it trial run, consider hardware upgrade, plan for training, calculate ROI, Barb Schmitz, Creo (by PTC), May 7, 2012

CAD Management: CAD Border Patrol - fully define, refine border files, clean it up, test in other CAD packages, put into central location, lock it down Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, May 3, 2012

Mobile CAD, the Cloud, and Management Mayhem - users worried about CAD integrity, file management mayhem, security, understanding public cloud, private cloud, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 25, 2012

How to Handle Problem Users When You're Not Their Boss - keep it private, clearly define problem, explain cost of their actions, report to upper management, wait for fallout, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 25, 2012

CAD Management: Bootstrapping - plan out next task, set deadlines, don't ignore them, challenge yourself, get some reward rest, don't waste time, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, Apr 5, 2012

New Software - Is It a Go? - basic checklist for evaluating new and/or updated software, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 28, 2012

A Mobile CAD Reality Check, Pt 2 - limitations of mobile CAD apps: small interface size, input difficulty, lack of OS support; strategies for CAD managers, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 14, 2012

Prioritize Your CAD Crises - record problem, determine frequency, track cause, sort and report, draw conclusions, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 14, 2012

CAD Management: Get It In Gear - list of extrinsic motivations: build teams, ask spot questions, give rewards, credits, interact with people, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, Mar 8, 2012

CAD: Stand Up for Your Markups by Laying Down Some Rules - follow 4-color system, write comments legibly, implement markup procedures properly, Kung Fu Drafter, Mar 5, 2012

Why Did You Hire Me? - managers should make job duties clear to employees, convey game plan, tell employees about versatility, flexibility being expected as part of team, Curt Moreno, Cadalyst, Feb 21, 2012

A Mobile CAD Reality Check - defining mobile CAD, select tools depending upon users workflows, locations, travel habits, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 22, 2012

ReadyBoost Update for 64-Bit Windows 7 - ReadyBoost uses solid-state memory devices to act like RAM buffers to speed up hard disk access, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 22, 2012

How to Make a Bad CAD Decision - consider variables like usability, community of users, sales, support, account management people when selecting new CAD platform, Bill Martin-Otto, CAD/CAM Performance, Feb 9, 2012

CAD Management: It's All Complimentary - compliment people on their work, skills, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, Feb 9, 2012

Choose the Right CAD Workstation Components - consider processing cores, RAM, storage disk, monitors, graphics processor, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 8, 2012

Build a Better Budget - draw up bare-bones item list, scale CAD budget up/down, plan for obsolescence, mention must-haves, present budget in easy-to-read spreadsheet format, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 8, 2012

CAD: Six Things to Keep You Busy When There's No Work - clean desk, organize reference library, work on block library, take care of software updates, back-ups, Kung Fu Drafter, Feb 2, 2012

CAD: 3 Quotes CAD Managers Can Learn From - focus on progress instead of perfection, help CAD professionals evolve, The Kung Fu Drafter, Jan 30, 2012

The Minimalist's Guide to CAD Software Upgrade Decisions - document evaluation process, calculate financial impact of implementation, find ROI, argue management depending on ROI calculations, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 25, 2012

Dust Off Those Standards - keep standards written to bare minimum, break document into topical sections, provide good index, use software screenshots, send it out for review, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 25, 2012

2012 Predictions for CAD Managers - technology trends to watch for: BIM demystification, cult of cloud hype, great hardware values, increasing CAD software upgrade momentum, fusion of IT, CAD departments, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 11, 2012

CAD Management: 10 Ways to Train (Without the Training Part) - provide flexible options, be flexible, keep communication team-focused, centralize resources, make use of social media, local user groups, Brian Andresen, AUGI Library, Jan 11, 2012

Clean Up Your Network Drives - alert users about cleanup, delete junk files, publish list of problems, repeat cleaning cycle few times, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 11, 2012

How Not to CAD - File Paths and Name Changes - always place file path in drawings, use field over plot stamp, don't change files name or move file, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Jan 5, 2012

CAD Management: Happy Old Year - looking back, reviewing old year can help learn lessons, make most out of new year, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, Jan 5, 2012

File Naming Conventions are Really Data Management Rules - arranging particular file in proper place/time, naming files with saved location, differentiating data, drawing files in AutoCAD, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, Jan 4, 2012

All About Licensing - stand-alone vs network licensing, golden rules to follow when managing group of users, Franklin Ryan, AUGI Library, Dec 23, 2011

CAD Manager's Survey 2011 - average total compensation up 8% from last year, job conditions moving in positive direction, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Dec 14, 2011

Start Your Own Lunch-and-Learn Program - get management's approval, reserve training room equipped with laptop, projector, keep number of invitees to reasonable size, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Dec 14, 2011

CAD Management: Is Your Workspace Killing Productivity - provide critical input on floor space of design taking care of needs of modern CAD and BIM workers, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, Dec 7, 2011

The Art of Drafting - Putting Together a Set of Plans - typical order for building design process, general drawing set order for architectural discipline, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Oct 31, 2011

Re-Thinking CAD Standards: Why There's Never a Good Time, and Never a Better Time - link to free download of CAD standards, electronic file naming convention, project folder organization, Complexitys.com, Oct 21, 2011

Breaking Down Global CAD Trends - Germany tops position as 3D CAD user (59%), U.S. stands second (55%); aerospace, defense industry has highest 3D CAD adoption rate (50%), Barb Schmitz, Creo (by PTC), Sep 28, 2011

What CAD Cloud? - 85% of CAD managers don't run CAD software in cloud; mostly use cloud to share data among multiple locations; considering cloud alternatives, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Nov 8, 2011

CAD Management: What the Librarian Taught Me - positive habits include categorizing, researching, broadening exposure to information, increasing accessibility, knowledge sharing, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, Nov 2011

Why Use CAD Standards? Pt 2 - importance of filing, naming standards, keeping clean folder structures, Katie Miller, AUGI Library, Nov 2011

Do We Need a CAD Manager? - CAD manager faces challenges while improving productivity, needs support in performing productivity-enhancing functions, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Oct 31, 2011

Your Own Private CAD Cloud - building low-cost, in-house network using remote desktop connection in Windows 7, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Oct 26, 2011

Value-Driven Project Delivery - 6 keys to project success: assessment, alignment, achievability, accessibility, agility, accountability, AUGI Library, Oct 2011

How to Hire a Great BIM Manager - traits of successful BIM managers: well-rounded knowledge of construction, big-picture perspective, stakeholder empathy, excellent communicator, Heather Livingston, Cadalyst, Sep 27, 2011

CAD Standards: Strategies for Success - don't take all-at-once, doing-without-telling approaches, find fixable problems, automate, train to standard, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 23, 2011

Create Your Own Training Materials - advice for CAD managers for creating training materials, teaching users, Robert Green, AutoCAD Exchange, Sep 2011

From Order to CAD Chaos, Pt 2 - making management realize importance of CAD management standards, procedures, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 14, 2011

Learning 3D is No Cakewalk - and I Can Prove It - learning 3D is time taking process, requires examination of standards/procedures to produce prints from 3D system, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 14, 2011

CAD Standardization: Approaching an Obsolete Practice? - motivations like geometric accuracy, native modification through features loose relevance though cultural, training barriers remain, Chad Jackson, engineering-matters.com, Sep 1, 2011

Make Standards Simple for Users - Robert Green, AutoCAD Exchange, Aug 2011

From Order to CAD Chaos, Pt 1 - tips on recognizing file management problems, abandoned standards, getting things done, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 24, 2011

Management: Make Sure Time and Your Coworkers are on Your Side - respect other people's time, hone your CAD management skills to face emergency situations, Kung Fu Drafter, Aug 23, 2011

CAD Management on the Rocks Yet Again - warning signs of reducing work load, guidelines when assessing situation, strategies to become layoff-proof, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 10, 2011

Making the Most of 30-Day Software Trials - read about software, find tutorials, consider purchasing reference guide, online training course, start trial on weekend, keep quality hours to focus on software, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 10, 2011

CAD Standards Management - using drawing title block names standard, creating layer standards, CAD standard file, Melinda Heavrin, AUGI Library, Aug 2011

CAD Management: Giving Good Advice - don't give advice too soon, ask people to clarify what they are actually seeking, don't talk too long, ask questions, provide disclaimer, Mark Kiker, AUGI Library, Aug 2011

CAD Management: Managing More Than Just CAD - treat support staff with respect, be a peacemaker, facilitate staff to boost productivity, Curt Moreno, AUGI Library, Aug 2011

A CAD Manager's Letter to IT - CAD manager asking for login privileges, 2-way communication, involvement with IT department while taking crucial decisions, Robert Green, Cadalyst, July 27, 2011

Set Up an Online Backup System for Your CAD Data, Pt 3 - The Enterprise Solution - Barracuda Backup Service offers hardware/service solution for local/off-site backup of CAD data, Curt Moreno, CADspeed, July 21, 2011

Set Up an Online Backup System for Your CAD Data, Pt 2 - The Freelancer and the Small Business Owner - free Dropbox is good option for freelancers; small business can opt for Carbonite service, Curt Moreno, CADspeed, July 20, 2011

Set Up an Online Backup System for Your CAD Data, Pt 1 - opt for off-site backup system to save data securely at location away from workstation, Curt Moreno, CADspeed, July 14, 2011

Have the BIM Truth Talk with Your Boss, Pt 4 - reader shares experiences of training, IT roadblocks, other challenges of implementing BIM, Robert Green, Cadalyst, July 13, 2011

Seeking Good Advice - look for experts in field, keep focused list in mind, let conversation flow, ask for more, listen when others talk, Mark Kiker, AUGI, July 2011

Have the BIM Truth Talk with Your Boss, Pt 3 - dos, don'ts while choosing BIM test project, staff, identifying IT issues, support resources, Robert Green, Cadalyst, June 22, 2011

A CAD Manager's Guide to Hardware Upgrades, Pt 2 - upgrades based on workload, reusing hardware based on functionality, standardizing process, Curt Moreno, CADspeed, June 21, 2011

Show Me the Money - quantify savings of problems, present data to management to gain support, Robert Green, Cadalyst, June 20, 2011

A CAD Manager's Guide to Hardware Upgrades, Pt 1 - CAD Manager is responsible for finding suitable hardware, success of hardware, reallocation of old hardware, Curt Moreno, CADspeed, May 26, 2011

CAD Management: New Employee Orientation - provide introductory training in standard, projects, major areas of CAD, Mark Kiker, AUGI, June 2011

Have the BIM Truth Talk with Your Boss, Pt 2 - readers share experience of implementing BIM at their company, Robert Green, Cadalyst, June 8, 2011

Three New eBooks in The CAD Revolution Series - meaning of CAD revolution for CAD manager, specialist, product engineer, Chad Jackson, engineering-matters.com, June 6, 2011

BIM Manager Survey 2010 - Who Decides What to Buy? - 45% of respondents are part of team selecting software in organization, Mark Kiker, BIM Manager, May 22, 2011

Have the BIM Truth Talk with Your Boss - misconceptions about BIM, talking to management about basic BIM requirements, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 25, 2011

Sharing Information - share important content for users through investigating, explaining, conversing, updating, Mark Kiker, AUGI, May 2011

Keep Ahead of the Learning Curve, Pt 2 - justifying ROI, cost, priority of training to management, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 11, 2011

Keep Ahead of the Learning Curve, Pt 1 - building learning plan for CAD manager, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 27, 2011

Just How 3D Are We? Pt 4 - selecting initial 3D project, implementation recommendations, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 13, 2011

CAD-Room Bullying - definition of bullying, types include: information bully, hardware hoarder, plotter squatter, standard slammer, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Feb 2011

Why People Bully (And What You Need To Do About It) - lack of management skills, personality clashes, authoritarian management styles are key contributors, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Mar 2011

Just How 3D Are We? Pt 3 - checklist to manage user expectations, management, IT department, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 23, 2011

Battling Management Burnout - decompress, make, prioritize task list, talk to senior management, get power users involved, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 23, 2011

The Mighty User Suggestion Box - encourage users to make suggestions, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 9, 2011

Just How 3D are We? Pt 2 - readers comment on persistent use of 2D, 3D implementation, working in hybrid environment, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 9, 2011

Just How 3D are We? Pt 1 - adoption rate of 3D software is far lower than software companies would like, firms will use 2D when they can do so profitably, invest in 3D when business purposes justify it, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 23, 2011

Strategic Planning, Step 5 - get project in Revit, create standard location for detail library, break into distributable chunk in project management phase, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Feb 15, 2011

Download Profile: Establish CAD Standards Within SolidWorks Environment - PowerPoint presentation road mapping CAD procedures, covers writing techniques, work environment considerations, Matthew Lorono, Lorono's SolidWorks Resources, Feb 17, 2011

Strategic Planning, Step 5 - get project in Revit, create standard location for detail library, break into distributable chunk in project management phase, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Feb 15, 2011

Integrate PDM and PLM: Wrong Question? - several CAD systems create difficulties for PLM implementation, PLM to support people to run product development, exchange information, Oleg Shilovitsky, PLM Think Tank, Feb 9, 2011

Strategic Planning, Business Alignment - CAD initiatives should link to business goals, IT strategy should connect to planning processes, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Feb 8, 2011

Disk Mirroring For Free - CAD manager’s tool box, RoboCopy is powerful way to move files between offices, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 9, 2011

Strategic Planning, Step Four - focus statements, get projects started in Revit, develop library of details, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Feb 7, 2011

Episode 15, Initiating Collaborative BIM Project - collaborative, model-based process, exercise in patience, outright efficiency, offsite manufacturing usage also tested, Bilal Succar, BIM Think Space, Feb 2, 2011

CAD Management Game, Changers - BIM, cloud based software, point clouds, accepting 2D files, civil CAD files, WAN-based work, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 26, 2011

Take 5 Steps to Protect Your ‘Legacy’ - evaluating data in Autodesk Vault, scan data for final time, include additional intelligence, Darren Hartenstine, Desktop Engineering, Jan 1, 2011

Strategic Planning - Basics - concepts and ideas for planning, perfect planning method, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Blog, Jan 6, 2011

Best Practices for Developing CAD Budgets - CAD management plans components, keeping an account, format approving, Barb Schmitz, PTC, Jan 4, 2011

2010

Peer-Driven User Training - deputy trainers help training, provide fresh perspective, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Dec 8, 2010

CAD Manager's Survey 2010, Pt 2 - examining survey results about compensation/job security/workloads, corporate spending/training, authority in workplace, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Oct 27, 2010 (also see Pt 1)

CAD Manager's Survey 2010 - CAD managers working, employment arrangements, insurance benefits, demographics, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Oct 13, 2010

What Needs Fixing - Program or Process? - CAD manager moves between adaptive and technical corrections every time, categorizing problem, applying fix, Mark Kiker, Autodesk User Group International, Sep 2010

Peer-to-Peer Training - weekly/monthly meeting, after-hours user group, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 22, 2010

Your New CAD Management Plan - organizing, faster/cheaper CAD infrastructure, long term planned budget, enhanced CAD standards, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 22, 2010

Are You Using CAD as a Crutch? - using all BIM tools now, sweeping off CAD platform, training staff on processes for dealing with CAD files, Mark Kiker, BIM Manager, Sep 20, 2010

CAD Management: Betwixt and Between - August 2010 - CAD managers unify processes of CAD, standard method of production, importance of positive dissatisfaction, Mark Kiker, Autodesk User Group International, Aug 2010

Cloud-Based CAD, Pt 4 - software speed, cloud applications, delivery via slow Internet, data-security, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 25, 2010 (also see Pt 1, Pt 2, Pt 3)

Issue in Focus: CAD Standardization Strategies - direct cost, customer requirements, internal/supply chain efficiency, implications for manufacturers, Jim Brown, Tech-Clarity, Aug, 2010

Tech-Clarity Insight: Consolidating CAD - removing redundant CAD licenses, reducing cost of upgrading software tools, not having to provide training for redundant solution, Jim Brown, Tech-Clarity, Aug 2010

25 Things Managers Should Know about FEA - design process, software programs, people making decisions, Derek Pashley, Desktop Engineering, Aug 1, 2010

Cloud-Based CAD, Pt 3 - cloud technology has advantage if application is used occasionally, needs more power, or used for training, PDM or PLM, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 11, 2010

CAD Manager Job Description - production CAD support, enforcing CAD standards, insuring CAD vendor management, strategic planning, Mark Kiker, CADDManager, Aug 10, 2010

CAD Workaholics - dedicated, integrated, diffuse, intense CAD managers, Mark Kiker, CADDManager, Aug 9, 2010

PLM, Enterprise Social Software and Excel Litmus Test - using litmus test for potential problems, PLM in deep complexity recession, bringing modern web technologies to enterprise, Oleg Shilovitsky, Daily PLM Think Tank, Aug 9, 2010

The CAD Manager at Work - Decisional Roles - entrepreneur, distribution handlings, resource allocation, negotiation, Mark Kiker, CADDManager, Aug 6, 2010

The CAD Manager at Work - Informational Roles - monitoring, disseminating information, spokesperson, Mark Kiker, CADDManager, Aug 5, 2010

The CAD Manager at Work - Interpersonal Roles - figurehead, leader, liaison, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Aug 4, 2010

Cloud-Based CAD, Pt 2 - CAD managers' views on cloud computing, 'partly cloudy' solution, Robert Green, Cadalyst, July 28, 2010 (see also Pt 1)

Cloud-Based CAD Pt 1- defining cloud, SaaS, speed, bandwidth, Robert Green, Cadalyst, July 14, 2010

20 CAD Management Tips - Pt 2 - using UNC paths for building assemblies, creating sub-assemblies, clear drawing standards, no using revision letters in models representing released data, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, July 5, 2010 (see also Pt 1)

CAD Management: Reading the Signals  - product readiness, training, financial impacts, Mark Kiker, Autodesk User Group International, June 2010

CAD Management as Overhead - billing CAD management duties, CAD standards training, expendable, Robert Green, Cadalyst, June 23, 2010

Create a Searchable Solution History - documentation plans to solve problems, Cadalyst, June 23, 2010

CAD Content from ThomasNet - Thomas Register, using CAD drawing ink, downloadable fee CAD content, great resource for CAD managers, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jun 9, 2010

CAD Management in a New Economy, Pt 2 - understanding operational changes, managerial skills, coping strategies, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jun 9, 2010 (see also Pt 1)

Integrated Communication - Why BIM Doesn't Require Revit - using models to strengthen communication, BIM difficult without Civil 3D/Revit, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, Jun 12, 2010

20 CAD Management Tips - Pt 1 - using PDM system, avoiding overwriting drawing dimensions, Alex Ruiz, The SolidWorks Geek, Jun 1, 2010

June's Plug-In of the Month: Dimension Patrol - for AutoCAD, designers, CAD Managers, checking drawings for dimensions with overridden text, VB.NET source files, Kean Walmsley, Through the Interface, May 31, 2010

Your Weekly Report - documenting completed, upcoming tasks help management understand CAD manager challenges, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 14, 2010

CAD Management in a New Economy, Pt 1 - gauging change in companies during recession, Robert Green, My 26, 2010

CAD Management Best Practices exclusive - establishing budgeting realities for 2010, managing in tough economy, establishing technology leadership profile, getting most from AU, Robert Green, Autodesk University 2009

CAD Manager's Action Plan exclusive - assessing current points of pain, working with IT, users, management to get results, setting realistic goals, priorities, Robert Green, Autodesk University 2009

CAD Geeks Inside: Starting, Maintaining and Enabling a Company User Group exclusive - best practices, technology enablers to get most out of your CAD investments, Kevin Robinson, Autodesk University 2009

The Mechanics of Project Management: Successfully 'Herding Cats' exclusive - describing role of project manager, balancing project team's content needs with procedural, relationship needs, Mark Hechel, Autodesk University 2009

CAD Management versus CAD Leadership in Implementing Change and Boosting Productivity exclusive  - review styles of management, leadership, exploring change management, how to mitigate unnecessary issues, Andrew Hill, Autodesk University 2009

Mission Critical Management Skills exclusive  - identifying 1 & 3 critical management skills, get them working, avoiding five failures of managers, Tench Tilghman, Autodesk University 2009

Get Your Users to Help You - find, resolve inefficiencies, assist with ordinary maintenance, test new software, check custom standards, plan training, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 10, 2010

CAD ROI Worksheet - spreadsheet analysis tool for producing return on investment analysis for CAD management projects, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 10, 2010

CAD Management: 'Undelegation' Skills - when to consider taking back assignment, how to take it back, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Feb 2010 (may require free registration)

Cheat Sheets - creating cheat sheet to provide quick access to frequently used information, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 24, 2010

Win Over Your Users - examining user interaction, becoming user advocate, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 24, 2010

Make Your CAD Resolutions Stick, Pt 2 - preparing BIM strategy, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 10, 2010

CAD Management: Delegation Skills - select right person, delegate whole task to one person, clearly specify results expected, delegate responsibility, authority, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Jan 2010 (may require free registration)

Make Your CAD Resolutions Stick, Pt 1 - encourage your users to complain, correlate complaints, achieve critical mass, communicate to senior management, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 27, 2010

Robert Green - Meeting Deadlines - working backwards from deadlines, prioritizing technical tasks helps meeting deadlines, YouTube, Jan 12, 2010

New Year, New Resolutions for CAD Managers - predictions, resolutions to help face economic, no-budget scenarios, slow BIM adoption, hardware implementation, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 13, 2010

Archiving Installation CDs and DVDs - digitally archiving backup files, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 13, 2010

2009

CAD Managers Seek Self-Improvement at Autodesk University 2009 - CAD managers are learning IT skills, new software, enhancing knowledge domain, trying to make their career recession proof, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Dec 9, 2009

Survival Kit for CAD Machines - checklist to follow to avoid facing any computer disaster, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Dec 9, 2009

Influenza - Una Parte - CAD managers must have ability to influence people, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Nov 2009 (may require free registration)

Survey: CAD Managers Reveal Effects of the Economy, Pt 2 - CAD managers are more production oriented, pressure to reduce overhead, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Oct 28, 2009

Survey: CAD Managers Reveal Effects of the Economy, Pt 1 - 40% of CAD managers faced pay cut, 65% had layoffs recently, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Oct 14, 2009

CAD Management: When to Say No - well-placed 'no' can make people aware about following CAD standards, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Sep 2009 (may require free registration)

How Can I Motivate Myself? - learn something interesting about CAD, work through backlog, investigate new software, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 23, 2009

Moving from Standard to QA Document, Pt 2 - checking CAD documents against QA checklist, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Aug 2009 (may require free registration)

Laptops and CAD - choice of laptop, workstation depends on needs of user, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 9, 2009

New Backup Strategies - online backup solution like Carbonite, Smartphone mini-backup increase accessibility, save money, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 12, 2009

CAD Management in a Continuing Recession, Pt 3 - CAD manager, blogger Robin Capper talks about recession in New Zealand, career advice, tips for cost savings, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 12, 2009

CAD for Clunkers - benefits of discount for software developers, end users, industry/project teams, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Aug 10, 2009

From CAD Standard to Quality Assurance Document - CAD standard, QA checklist for text, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Jul 2009 (may require free registration)

CAD Management in a Continuing Recession, Pt 2 - Lynn Allen, Nigel Davies give career advice to CAD managers, suggestions on expanding skills, cost savings, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jul 22, 2009

CAD Management in a Continuing Recession, Pt 1 - get back into production shape, be flexible, ready to switch gears, boost your IT knowledge, be innovative, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jul 7, 2009

Configuration Tips for Windows Vista 64 - running 64-bit OS on new, multiple-core machines with more RAM, good graphics card is worth, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jul 7, 2009

CAD Management: Planning for Progress - assessing team, talent, resources, budget for long-range planning, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Jun 2009 (may require free registration)

Should You Upgrade to Windows Vista 64? - not much peripheral driver problems, don't upgrade old computers to Vista 64, run Vista 64 for new CAD applications, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jun 24, 2009

Lay Down the Law on CAD Standards, Pt 3 - maintaining culture discipline, standards, training process to achieve positive results in down economy, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jun 24, 2009

Addressing Borders in Your CAD Standard - providing proper information, explanation for file management for smooth workflow following standards, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, June 24, 2009

Laying Down the Law for CAD Standards, Pt 2 - perform digital cleanup of office workstations, send violation reports, clean up libraries, details, archives, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jun 10, 2009

Establishing a Rewards Program - gift or cash rewards can motivate users, enhancing performance, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jun 10, 2009

CAD Standards - Discipline Codes - description of discipline designator, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Jun 2, 2009

CAD Standards - The CAD Folder - tips for managing CAD folder for easy access, communication, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Jun 3, 2009

CAD Standards - Folder Notes - different types of folders to keep CAD and other files, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Jun 4, 2009

In-House User Groups - users can help organize small training sessions within company, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 27, 2009

CAD Management: Starting at the Finish Line - define deliverables, work backwards, divide task into smaller parts, Mark Kiker, AUGI, May 2009 (may require free registration)

Lay Down the Law for CAD Standards, Pt 1 - tips for creating standards, working with management, communicating plans, setting first-strike items, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 26, 2009

CAD Standards Start at the Folder Level - use relative path for folder, create subfolders, setup options for phased work, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, May 25, 2009

CAD Manager's Journey into 3D, Pt 4 - readers respond to survey results for 3D adoption, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 13, 2009

CAD Standards - Start with a Target - start with National CAD Standard, client's standard, or company standard used earlier, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, May 7, 2009

The Challenges of CAD Management, Pt 3 - coping with technology change, documenting CAD standards, passing on knowledge,  Mark Kiker, AUGI, Apr 2009 (may require free registration)

CAD Manager's Journey into 3D, Pt 3 - survey reveals reasons for slow adoption of 3D, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 22, 2009

Creating a CAD Standards Review Team - Size - team with 7-12 persons can better review concerns, effects of CAD standards, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Apr 13, 2009

Creating a CAD Standards Review Team - Who to Pick - representatives from each location with individual voices should be chosen, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Apr 14, 2009

Getting New Employees Up To Speed - building program to effectively ramp up employees, creating effective training, using mentors, conveying importance of standards, Ryan Wunderlich, Autodesk University 2008

Efficient CAD Management Through Customization - utilizing programming in CAD background, customizing menus and commands, working with CAD components' properties, Matthew Hill, Autodesk University 2008

CAD Manager's Journey into 3D, Pt 2 - readers conflicting responses on adopting 3D, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 8, 2009

Spring Cleaning for Computers - delete BAK files, store backup files in a portable backup drive, compact Outlook data files, uninstall old programs, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 8, 2009

Inheriting a CAD Standards Review Team - issues of inherited team - hidden agendas, existing alliances, pecking order, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Apr 7, 2009

The Thankless Job of a CAD Manager - best practices for day-to-day CAD management, understanding importance of teamwork, learning to change your game, R Yoshi Honda, Autodesk University 2008

CAD Standards: How to Get Started - understanding layers, blocks (in DWG vs. tool palette), text styles, dimension styles, creating default template, Beth Powell, Autodesk University 2008

Common Sense AutoCAD - discussing standard settings, misapplied rules, common mistakes, undiscovered shortcuts, Mark Kiker, Autodesk University 2008

CAD Manager's Training, Standards, and Productivity Guide - identifying right training topics, getting your training plan and budget approved, tips for becoming better classroom instructor, Robert Green, Autodesk University 2008

Discussing CAD Standards - basic rules, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Apr 1, 2009

Creating and Maintaining a CAD Manual - determining proper method for creating standards and manual, creating user-friendly manual, deriving means for implementing and maintaining new standards, Gene Gladden, Autodesk University 2008

You, Recession-Proof - responsibilities of CAD manager , users to make organization more efficient during recession, Dennis Jeffrey, AUGI, Mar 2009 (may require free registration)

Introduction to VBScript for CAD Administrators - creating automated processes for updating custom CAD files, verifying system, hardware, user resources, uninstalling, installing software, even multiple packages with single click, Darren Young, Autodesk University 2008

Delivering Expert CAD Support - ways to keep up on all CAD news, tips, tricks without spending hours surfing web, when Autodesk support isn't supporting you, keep tabs on software bugs, finding, using best resources, Darren Young, Autodesk University 2008

Supporting CAD Systems and Users - computer hardware - good hardware system, utilizing network vs. standalone licenses, justifying training, backing up data, Tom Conti, Autodesk University 2008

Turning Caring About CAD into Curing CAD Troubles - make group of caring people and move them to work on CAD issues, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Mar 25, 2009

CAD Standards Development Progress Killers - elaborating on responsible factors, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Mar 25, 2009

Implementing CAD Governance - Part 2 - defining different teams necessary for enhancing CAD governance, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Mar 25, 2009

Preventative CAD Management - developing CAD standard, reviewing it regularly, creating technology plan, organizing server, all data, Mark Kiker, Autodesk University 2008

CAD Leadership 2008 - key concepts to create environment for positive technology use, CAD manager's personal and corporate assets, road to leadership, Mark Kiker, Autodesk University 2008

Implementation Tools and Techniques That No CAD Manager Can Live Without - streamlining complexities of CAD management when handling multiple releases of AutoCAD-based software used in multiple locations, Steve Bennett,  Autodesk University 2008

CAD Standards Development Progress Killers - lack of senior management support, CAD standards disagreement, company/departmental resistance, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Mar 25, 2009

Finding Those Who Care Aabout CAD - caring people are constant learners, work as team, have transparent agendas, provide input, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Mar 25, 2009

CAD Manager's Journey into 3D, Pt 1 - 2D is still common, 3D implementation is lagging due to users' unwillingness and high expenses, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 25, 2009 

When Should a CAD Standard be Created? - create as soon as possible, start on small scale, one topic at a time, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, March 24, 2009

CAD Manager's Notebook 2009, Part II - building CAD management strategy for success, tools model for CAD management technology, emphasizing results, hiring right people, Robert Green, Autodesk University 2008

Are Bad CAD Standards Worth Having? - bad layer list, outdated guidelines, undefined project folder structure make bad standards, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Mar 23, 2009 

CAD Management: Challenges - monotony, bad decisions, budget cuts are challenging, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Feb 2009 (may require free registration)

A CAD World Without Standards - users work for themselves, no communication, no automation, confusion prevails, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Mar 19, 2009

Selling the Value of CAD Management - making CAD decisions based on business metrics, benchmarking savings and costs, computing short and long term ROI values, tips for getting budget items approved fast, Robert Green, Autodesk University 2008

CAD Manager's Notebook 2009, Part I - salary data and industry trends affecting CAD managers, defining your job and getting authority to succeed, setting up standardized CAD environment, leveraging yourself using delegate/train/build methods, Robert Green, Autodesk University 2008

Data Drives Our Decisions: CAD Management from A to Z - best practices for day-to-day CAD management, understanding importance of CAD standards, R Yoshi Honda, Autodesk University 2008

The Five Best Practices for Implementing Document Management: Everything You Need to Know to Achieve Success and Avoid the Pitfalls - developing pre-implementation consultation, importing legacy data, network/Internet database and file storage locations, integrating data with other information systems, training, Todd Cummings, Autodesk University 2008

Developing CAD Standards - links to older posts, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, March 16, 2009

CAD Manager Survey Update, Pt 2 - adapting effective work culture gets company going during low business time, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 11, 2009

Survey Update Reveals Downturn - CAD manager survey results, conclusion, recommendation for firms, jobs for  uncertain, insecure economic conditions, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 25, 2009

AutoCAD 2010 - Sneak Peek - online license transfer, action macro manager, CUI changes, file formats, the ribbon, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Feb 22, 2009

The CAD and BIM Users of the Future - Pt 1 - future users will be immersed in 3D Design products, more, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Feb 16, 2009

Redefine Priorities to Survive Tough Times - versatility, managing projects, deadlines, sharpening skills for CAD managers, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 2, 2009

A CAD Manager's Mindset, Pt 3 - action, end results gain benefits, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Jan 2009 may require free registration

New Year Predictions for CAD Managers, Pt 1 - economic uncertainty, implementing new technologies, using existing systems productively, evaluate new tools, hardware and OS upgrades, using 64-bit version, cost saving ideas, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 14, 2009

A CAD Manager's Mindset, Pt 2 - understanding members, teamwork, creating teams, working effectively, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Dec 2008

2008

Manage Your Data Already - myths about proper data management, complete CAD standards, Chris MacCormack, SolidWorks Legion Blog, Dec 23, 2008

Successful IT and Software Adoption in an A/E Firm - implementing technologies that supports processes, workflows, helping employees do jobs, raising productivity, improving client service with training, Linda Letourneau, AECbytes, Dec 16, 2008

CAD Management: A CAD Manager's Mindset - positive approach for planning, thinking, discussions with staff, talking to management, developing better methods of working, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Nov 30, 2008 requires free registration

CAD Manager's Survey 2008 - survey shows increased incomes, slide away from full-time CAD management, toward part-time positions, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Nov 1, 2008

A Useless CAD Standard - Pt 4 - not reading CAD standard copy can make it functionally useless, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Nov 13, 2008

A Useless CAD Standard - Pt 3 - not updating standard can make it functionally useless, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Nov 12, 2008

A Useless CAD Standard - Pt 2 - failing to enforce standard will make it useless, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Nov 11, 2008

A Useless CAD Standard - Pt 1 - following unified process to overcoming divergent methods, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Nov 6, 2008

Do You Add Value? - Intuition - CAD managers must sense unspoken things using rational process for making better decisions, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Nov 6, 2008

Do You Add Value? - With Enthusiasm - generate positive influence, encourage members achieve targets making progress for firm, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog

Do You Add Value? - Through Determination - CAD managers should never give in on standards, leadership, upgrades, more, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog

Do You Add Value? - Providing Structure - CAD managers to follow CAD standards, selection, purchasing software procedures, upgrade plans, investigating troubles, training standards, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Oct 29, 2008

The Three Fs of Customer Service - find it, 'fess up, fix quickly, Steve Johnson, Blog Nauseam, Oct 29, 2008

Do You Add Value? - With Creative Thinking - CAD managers need to read, think, experiment, more, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Oct 28, 2008

Do You Add Value? - Your Expertise - expertise demonstrated by measurable, consistently superior performance, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Blog, Oct 27, 2008

CAD Manager's Toolbox: Tough Times for CAD Managers? -  optimize your value in organization to overcome layoff possibility during tough financial conditions, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Oct 22, 2008

CAD Management: CAD Upgrades - Push and Pull - difficult task to decide upgrading software, tips before considering to upgrade, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Sep 22, 2008

CAD Manager's Toolbox: Overcome Vista Vexation - dealing with Vista's overactive security settings and being productive, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 10, 2008

Synchronize CAD Files Over a Wide Area - selecting data-synchronization tools, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Sep 1, 2008

Always a Newbie - CAD manager should be patient and helpful to newbies, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Sep 1, 2008

The Part-Time CAD Manager, Pt 2 - create and implement action plan, build support, set company goal, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 27, 2008

CAD Manager's Toolbox: Cool Utilities Continued - SnagIt can capture graphics, pull-down menus, specific windows on screen, more, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 27, 2008

First 'T' of CAD - Tools - consider cost, compatibility, industry standards, knowledge of users while selecting CAD tools, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Aug 25, 2008

Identifying CAD Project Killers - includes new users, new software, no planning, sharing projects between offices, changing project location, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Journal, Aug 2008

Making Change Happen - investigate, identify, and correct problems, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Aug 13, 2008

The Part-Time CAD Manager - tips to set priorities and manage job burnout while serving as part-time CAD managers, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 13, 2008

Managing Multioffice Mayhem - listening to and supporting users in remote offices helps in effective CAD management, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Aug 1, 2008

What Do Your Designs Rely On? - tools like legacy data, testing and intuition help engineers test their designs, Rajat Trehan, CATI Tech Notes, Aug 6, 2008

When to Upgrade - before starting major project, after training, or when client demands, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, Aug 5, 2008

The Noble CAD Manager - A Servant Leader - 10 characteristics of successful CAD manager, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, July 30, 2008

Beefing Up Your Management Skills - think like management, balance spending and saving, analyze software and budget, Robert Green, Autodesk, July 17, 2008

Who is Responsible for Your Training? - short release cycle of software, difficult to hire skilled designers, options, responsibilities of employees, employer, Brian Benton, CAD-a-Blog, July 9, 2008

CAD Manager's Toolbox: Keeping the CAD Server Clean - easy steps for proper management, delete MP3, nonstandard files, circulate list before deleting, Robert Green, Cadalyst, July 8, 2008

Creating Training Videos, Part 3 - basics of in-house training program, get  bosses support, minimize work disruptions, find what confuses users, new features, planning, Robert Green, Cadalyst, July 9, 2008

Thought Leadership - Why Your Firm Should Embrace It? - concept of being thought leaders, advantages, top talent, industry connectedness, vendor deals, presence in industry, happy employee, more, Mark Kiker, CADDManager Blog, July 2, 2008

The CAD Manager: Born or Bred? - debate on CAD managers, management skills, planning, organizing, directing and monitoring, Nigel Davies, EAT your CAD, July 1, 2008 (requires free registration)

Be More Productive While Sharing Work - iCheck - know exact condition of assembly, saving valuable time upfront interrogating an assembly, INCAT CAD Geeks, June 26, 2008

Model-Centric CAD Design in Aerospace - cuts waste and sharpens competitive edge, cooperation and integration of various teams required, help to modernize design to build process pdf, Jennifer Herron, Action Engineering, June 2008

CAD Manager's Toolbox: Training with Standards - few tips that help enforcing standards while training, increasing productivity, more, Robert Green, Cadalyst, June 25, 2008

Convincing Management to Upgrade - saving money and streamline workflows, CAD managers look for technology to overcome, various players, dealing with failure, making bulletproof pitch, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek, June 18, 2008

Becoming a Thought Leader - Through Conversations - conversations are always around, skills of joining existing and judging, steering toward positive outcome, CADDManager Blog, June 16, 2008

Construction and Web 2.0 - collaborative working, online social tools with construction, Paul Wilkinson, Extranet Evolution, June 6, 2008 

Critical Choice - choosing design software resellers, providing valuable, cost-effective consultancy service, latest technology, and return on investment, The Engineer, June 2, 2008

Making Standards Stick - things CAD managers must do to make CAD standards stick, making standards easy, deliver standards electronically, Robert Green, Cadalyst, June 1, 2008

Becoming a Thought Leader - leading industry takes years, areas of exposure include speaking, writing, industry volunteerism, conference attendance, and  web presence, Mark W Kiker, CADDManager Blog, June 5, 2008

ONE Enterprise: Breaking Down the Walls - bring engineering into the corporate document management strategy, SolidWorks Community, June 5, 2008

Creating Standards, Part 2: Organizing and Tuning - converting written standards into digital form, creating and deploying training videos, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 28, 2008

CAD Management: Your Toughest Users, Part 3 - super users run too fast, can be sneaky and short-sighted, may challenge you, Mark Kiker, AUGI, May 2008

How to Respect a CAD Manager (or Anyone else) - be courteous and polite, listen to CAD manager, don't judge them, focus on common goal, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, May 2008

Finding Productivity - upgrade if productivity improves, look for possibilities of updates, listen to users and act, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, May 2008

CAD Management: Your Toughest Users, Part 2 - early career users, newcomers from another firm and users of other software find it hard to follow CAD standards of company, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Apr 2008

Training Strategies - plan training, train contract staff, use self-assessment ratings system, more, Eat Your CAD, May 14, 2008 (may require free registrations)

Justifying Costs - tips for CAD managers to justify software upgrade, Eat Your CAD, May 14, 2008 (may require free registration

Creating Standards, Part 1 - tips to prepare CAD standards that serve as training document, Robert Green, Cadalyst, May 14, 2008

Time Management - know business objectives, manage your energy, plan time, prioritize tasks, more, Eat Your CAD, May 14, 2008 (may require free registrations)

Supporting Business Strategy - job description of CAD manager, Eat Your CAD, May 14, 2008 (may require free registrations)

New Hire Orientation - Part 3 - encourage newcomers, talk to them often, warn them of office politics, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com, May 12, 2008

New Hire Orientation - Part 2 - get newcomer into training, introduce to best resources, encourage them to share their ideas, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com, May 8, 2008

New Hire Orientation - Part 1 - make newcomer comfortable: explain company CAD standards, talk about their CAD experience, more, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com, May 7, 2008

Good Practices (AKA CAD Theory) - stick to company's CAD standards, make changes early in design process, send drawings with all details, more, Jacob Abel, CADgasm.tk, May 2008

ROI For Engineers: Part 3 - hiring consultant and reseller/vendor assistance can help justifying ROI on project, John Marchant, MCAD Online, Apr 29, 2008

The Realist's Guide to 3D Implementation, Part 3 - plan training in advance, train motivated users first, keep standards updating, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 23, 2008

How to Get Hired - define targets, contact old friends, interview early, be team player, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Apr 2008

How to Keep Your Job - work above average, do more than expected, share your accomplishments, more, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Apr 2008

Getting Better - What Should You Learn? - CAD manager should be well connected to peer group, have deep knowledge of software and programming, more, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 1, 2008

The Realist's Guide to 3D Implementation, Part 2 - guidelines to control 3D implementation timelines, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Apr 9, 2008

ROI For Engineers: Pt 2 - prepare detailed reports of all categories related to project proposals, John Marchant, MCAD Online, Mar 25, 2008

Survival Guide Chapter 08: 2. Getting the Resources - KPI - using Key Performance Indicator for measuring CAD performance improvements, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Apr 1, 2008 (may require free registration)

The Realist's Guide to 3D Implementation, Part 1 - dealing with expectations of users from 3D implementation in organization, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 25, 2008

Conversation With a Customizer - tools for customizing AutoCAD, internet resources, planning work while customizing, more, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Mar 2008

Not Here to Make Enemies - CAD manager should be multidimensional and gentle but not repulsive, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, Mar 18, 2008

Users and Choosers - users and choosers should interact with each other before purchasing software tools, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Mar 2008

Every Project is Mine - CAD manager should take ownership of all projects, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Mar 2008

CAD Manager - Efficient and Effective - being effective in creating more efficiency in production process is most important, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Mar 2008

Not Here to Make Friends - job description of CAD manager, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, Mar 17, 2008

CAD Management: Your Toughest Users, Part 1 - identifying and tackling casual, stagnant and ambivalent users, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Mar 2008 (may require free registration)

Negotiating Skills - Little by Little - negotiation progresses slowly as people take time to think, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, Mar 12, 2008

Cool Software Utilities for Your Job - Web resources and useful utilities can help CAD manager perform his job better, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Mar 1, 2008

Back to the Basics - CAD manager should know all basic and advanced tools, Scott MacKenzie, Cadalyst, Mar 5, 2008

Negotiating Skills - Talk to the Right Person - find real decision making person while negotiating, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, Mar 9, 2008

Negotiating Skills - Flinching - using visual aids can be helpful while negotiating, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, Mar 5, 2008

Negotiation Skills - Asking For More - ask for more than you are expecting to receive, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, Mar 3, 2008

Negotiating Skills - No, the First Step to Yes - tips for facing 'no' from upper management for your approval requests, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, Mar 4, 2008

ROI for Engineers: Pt 1 - convincing higher management for buying new CAD/CAM system by showing financial ROI, John Marchant, MCAD Online, Feb 25, 2008

Survival Guide Chapter 08: 1, Getting the Resources - ROI - justifying resources by cost comparison, ROI calculation, and considering other important factors, Nigel Davies, Eat Your CAD, Feb 29, 2008 (may require free registrations)

Secret to Training Engineers - trainings should be tailored to students' needs and relevant topics, Donnie Gladfelter, The CAD Geek Blog, Feb 26, 2008

CAD Management: Critical Success Factors, Part 3 - organization takes prioritized lists, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Feb 2008 (may require free registration)

BAD CAD Management Habits - All or Nothing - CAD manager should be flexible with employees to win their confidence, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, Feb 13, 2008

An Open Letter to Your Boss - investing in CAD management can bring great benefits to organization, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 1, 2008

Newsletter News and More Survey Analysis - salary statistics in different categories, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Feb 13, 2008

CAD Management Strategies, Part 2 - delegate tasks to others, try to meet deadlines, plan 3D implementation well, more, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 23, 2008

BAD CAD Manager Habits - Offering False Hope - CAD manager should talk about only possibilities that can be achieved and motivate users, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, Jan 23, 2008

BAD CAD Management Habits - Allowing Others to Make Decisions - CAD manager should be decisive in spite of all odds, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, Jan 21, 2008

Deal or No Deal? - Decision Making Tips - identify need of decision, plan for better decision making process, decide in reverse, more, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Jan 2008

Betting the Farm - What Are You Gambling With? - steps like upgrading software without enough testing and no check on CAD standards compliance can make for bad times, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager Journal, Jan 2008

BAD CAD Management Habits - Attacking the Person Not the Problem - root cause of problem should be removed instead of complaining, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, Jan 14, 2008

CAD Management: Critical Success Factors, Part 2 - CAD manager should analyze past and present to predict future, Mark Kiker, AUGI, Jan 2008 (may require free registration)

BAD CAD Manager Habits - Jumping to Conclusions - conclusions should be based on complete information to save time and efforts, Mark Kiker, CADD Manager.com Blog, Jan 10, 2008

CAD Management Strategies, Part 1 - assess everything, save money, set feasible expectations, keep in touch with management, more, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 9, 2008

What's in Store for 2008? - CAD managers will have to manage software, hardware upgrades and budgeting under more pressure, Robert Green, Cadalyst, Jan 1, 2008

2007