1. Nanotechnology Standards Panel TOPIC FOUR PREVIEW INSTRUCTOR-LED USNC TRAINING COURSE Mr. Charles T. Zegers, USNC General Secretary, ANSI

2. Nanotechnology Standards Panel SELF-TAUGHT TRAINING MODULES USNC/IEC Constituents Early 2004 Communications and Education Survey Some 400 Responses Received Internet-based, Self-taught Training Modules Module 1International Standardization; Introduction and Overview Module 2AIEC Organizational and Governance Structures Module 2BUSNC/IEC Organizational and Governance Structures Module 3AIEC Personnel: Roles and Responsibilities Module 3BUSNC Personnel: Roles and Responsibilities Module 4Standards Development and Stages of Technical Work URL:www.ansi.org/usnc (follow the link for USNC/IEC Training)www.ansi.org/usnc Usename:usnc_trng Password:&tra1n1ng NOTE 1:The number 1 is substituted for the letter I in the password. NOTE 2:Please keep in mind that at this time educational content is intended for the use of the USNC Constituency ONLY.

3. Nanotechnology Standards Panel INSTRUCTOR-LED USNC TRAINING COURSE Effective participation in the Development of Globally Relevant IEC Standards Planning Outline Approximately 2.5 hours (15 minute administrative, 15 minute break, 30 minute discussion) Instructor directions for questions and conduct of the training session How to use Webcast Brief introduction and quick review of highlights from training modules Overview of the structure and organization of IEC and other International Standards Organizations The Uniqueness of the US Voluntary Standards System Review of the stages of development of an International Standard Develop communication skills and proper strategy as a US delegate Discuss the need to be sensitive to the different views of other countrys delegations Develop effective U.S. positions Learn tips on how to build support for and win acceptance of a position or point of view Develop clear and unambiguous USNC positions Learn tips on TAG operations Recognize the differences between your role in a WG from your role as a Plenary Delegate

4. Nanotechnology Standards Panel INSTRUCTOR-LED USNC TRAINING COURSE – Contd Recognize and capitalize on opportunities for influence Know the rules (e.g. IEC Directives and others) and use that knowledge to influence positive outcomes Know what the Chairman can and cannot do Know what the Secretary can and cannot do Know what the Convener/Project Leader can and cannot do Know what the staff can and cannot do Assume leadership positions in IEC activities Host meetings in the United States How to handle, discuss and recognize Hot Button Issues and address them properly and effectively Current events/issues IEC Global Relevance Policy In Some Countries IEC/IEEE Double Logo Agreement Questions and Answers Feedback for continuous improvement