What turns a local chapter into a thriving engine for professional growth and connection?
In our latest episode of the INCOSE Podcast, we sit down with Tony Lindeman, ESEP-Acq, PMP—former Marine Corps helicopter pilot, NASA and DoD systems engineering veteran, and current Chair of the INCOSE Chapter Advisory Committee (CAC).
With over 25 years of INCOSE membership, Tony shares his perspective on the evolving role of chapters, the importance of leadership succession, and why systems thinking often starts with a little tinkering.
Key Highlights from the Episode:
- The Voice of 70+ Chapters: How the newly formed Chapter Advisory Committee (CAC) bridges local chapter needs directly to the INCOSE Board of Directors.
- Building Active Communities: Proven strategies from the Huntsville Regional Chapter on membership engagement, local networking, and leadership development.
- Investing in the Next Generation: Why planting seeds with students and early-career engineers is critical for long-term organizational success.
- Virtual vs. In-Person Engagement: How shifting member expectations are shaping the future of digital and local programming.
“I like to use the word tinker. That’s really what we’ve got to replace failure with—tinkering—because we have to instill curiosity and imagination.” Tony Lindeman, ESEP-Acq, PMP
Available now on all major podcast platforms and the official INCOSE Podcast webpage.
