Robert Green

In CAD management, the only thing that doesn’t change … is that things change! When coping with radical changes in software, hardware, or workflows, choose an approach that minimizes risk and cost.

Are your users relying on free file-hosting services to sync their files — and do you know the risks of that approach?

CAD Manager Column: Do your users rely on free file-hosting services like OneDrive or Dropbox to sync their files? It’s time to get educated about the requirements — and risks — of this approach.

CAD managers are still struggling to get senior management to appreciate the value of standards — and to get the authority to enforce them.

CAD Manager Column: Feedback shows that senior management continues to need help in understanding the value of CAD standards.

CAD Manager Column: Now that you’ve gotten a better grasp on your tasks thanks to the radar chart, it’s time to implement strategies that will help you schedule and control your workload.

Which tasks should you prioritize at work? It depends on how often they crop up, and how much change they necessitate.

CAD Manager Column: The degree of change and frequency of need are both important factors in determining which tasks you should be tackling at work.

Unsure about whether you should switch to a shiny new CAD application, or implement an intriguing new utility? The ROI never lies, so start crunching numbers!

CAD Manager Column: Unsure about whether you should switch to a shiny new CAD application, or implement an intriguing new utility? The ROI never lies, so start crunching numbers!