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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What ISA Can Do for You
Learn how ISA is advancing the technical competence of everyone in the industry (both members and non-members) through publications, training, certifications, standards, and conferences. -
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To Sustain Growth in 2019 and Beyond, ISA Must Capitalize on Its Strengths and Opportunities
ISA's success depends on its ability to seize key opportunities while continuing to deliver value, both to individual members and to the global automation community. -
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October’s Annual Leaders Conference: An Opportunity for Face-To-Face Engagement and Celebration of Society Contributions
ISA has created a continuous improvement culture that sets a framework for sustainable growth and value for members, automation professionals, and customers. -
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Working Together to Keep ISA Focused on Achieving Its Critical Objectives
ISA provides opportunities for members and leaders to interact with their peers so they can learn about the latest trends in their industries -
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With an Experienced New Executive at the Helm, ISA Is Confident, Secure in Its Direction
ISA's new Executive Director Mary Ramsey is a dynamic, experienced leader with a deep understanding of industrial automation, process control, and related industries. -
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ISA Uniquely Qualified to Prepare Automation Professionals for the Challenges of the Future
As the global association of automation and control professionals, ISA is well-positioned to prepare the next generation of engineers and technicians for the challenges and opportunities ahead. -
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ISA to Conduct New and Improved Events in Coming Months
High on the priority list for the second half of the year is encouraging strong turnout at several high-profile ISA events. -
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Engage in Important ISA Activities, Events and Opportunities During the Summer
Focus on upcoming events and training opportunities, governance activities, and ISA's extensive cybersecurity training programs and resources. -
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ISA Executive Board Approves New Vision and Mission Statements
ISA’s new vision is to create a better world through automation. The organization's new mission statement is to advance technical competence by connecting the automation community to achieve operation -
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Are You Getting the Most out of Your ISA Membership?
ISA membership costs just $120 per year and gives you access to dozens of benefits. But even more than these line items, it gives you a way to belong to the profession that you’ve chosen for your life -
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ISA Will Grow and Succeed by Meeting the Needs of Both Members and Customers
ISA provides members with opportunities to gain knowledge, skills, leadership development, and friendship. There are also opportunities to give back, through collaboration, mentorship, volunteerism, s -
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ISA’s Future Is Quickly Approaching, and Industrial Cybersecurity Will Play a Critical Role
ISA offers real solutions to mitigate cybersecurity risks. The organization has the standards, training, and technical resources for manufacturers and other industry organizations to improve operation -
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Broadening ISA’s Global Perspective
ISA is driven to focusing on the next generation of ISA Members. -
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ISA to Focus on Growth and Opportunity With the Promise of a New Year
ISA wants to make automation professionals better at what they do, to help their industries move forward. -
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Leadership Transition Is a Process Not a Transaction
If thoughtfully planned and implemented, leadership transition can preserve the best of what is in place and open a path to new ways of thinking. -
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Take Advantage of the Opportunities at ISA’s Fall Leaders Meeting
ISA leaders meet twice per year to assess the state of the Society, consider strategies and actions to improve operational results, conduct training sessions for new leaders, plan for leadership succe -
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A New and Different Direction for ISA
ISA President Steven Pflantz says at some point, you have to nudge things along in an attempt to affect a change and move in a positive direction. -
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Explaining Automation: Keep It Simple, Relevant, Relatable
ISA President Steven Pflantz notes the vast majority of people do not have a clear understanding of what industrial automation is and why it is important. -
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ISA is Changing
ISA members can make a difference everyday, improving the Society and helping shape its future. -
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You 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.





















