Upcoming VOLT Events

The VOLT Academy offers a variety of leadership training and orientation events for ASME volunteers throughout the year, including  general leadership development workshops on topics relevant to ASME’s volunteer leaders for all interested volunteers as well as specialized training for various ASME units and volunteers in leadership roles throughout the Society. To find out what trainings we have coming up or to discuss training options for your ASME unit, please contact Clare Bruff, Director, Volunteer Engagement and Diversity at bruffc@asme.org.

Upcoming Leadership Training and Orientation Events

The VOLT Academy will host a workshop for all volunteers attending the Annual Business Meeting.

Leading Through Uncertainty: Practical Strategies for Resilient Leadership

Uncertainty is an unavoidable part of leadership, and navigating it effectively requires a balance of confidence, adaptability, and clear communication. Whether facing organizational change, external challenges, or shifting team dynamics, leaders must guide their teams through ambiguity while managing their own concerns. This interactive workshop will provide practical strategies to help leaders build resilience, maintain focus, and foster a culture of adaptability. Through engaging discussions and hands-on activities, participants will explore real-world leadership challenges and gain actionable tools to strengthen communication, support their teams, and make effective decisions in unpredictable environments. Designed for leaders at all levels, this session will equip participants with the skills and confidence to lead with clarity, empathy, and impact—no matter what challenges arise.

Presenter: Caroline Dotts is a keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and leadership development consultant with a passion for helping leaders and teams maximize their potential. As the Founder of Strengths On Site, she works with organizations to enhance leadership effectiveness, team collaboration, and workplace culture. Her expertise spans organizational change, leadership through uncertainty, team resilience, and fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces. 

Date & Time: Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
Location: Doubletree by Hilton, Portland, ME
To Register: This workshop is open to all who are attending the ASME Annual Business Meeting


Past Leadership Training and Orientation Events

  • Forming Successful Teams (February 2025)
  • Storytelling to Motivate and Inspire (June 2024)
  • Setting up for Success Through Succession Planning (March 2024)
  • Making it Easier to Talk about Race (December 2022)
  • Balance – Carving Out Time for What’s Most Important to You (June 2022)
  • Effective Mentoring for All Generations (February 2022)
  • ​Performance Management: Using Positive Reinforcement and Other Techniques to Improve Team Results (October 2021)
  • Leveraging Diversity to Make More Effective Teams (April 2021)
  • Finding Opportunities in Times of Change (January 2021)
  • Why You Need Resilience and How to Build It (June/July 2020)
  • Succession Planning for ASME Units (March 2020)
  • Communicating to Include (March 2020)
  • Exploring Engineering Identity (March 2020)
  • Communicating Effectively to Inspire Action (February 2020)
  • Your Next Volunteer Position: Navigating Your ASME Volunteer Pathway (November 2019)

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