DGM MatWerk Architecture

1. Ways of documenting work and results 

• Preparation of topics
• Report format
• Recipients
• Distribution mechanism

2. Ways of recording interests and opinions 

• Thematic structure on the basis of future topics
• Inclusion of results from DGM panels
• Topic surveys among members by the head office

3. Consolidation/Adjustment of aims and content

• Harmonisation/Complementation among the DGM Committees
• Defining of important interfaces (professional, personnel)
• Identification of thematic gaps

4. Harmonisation with the DGM Committees  regarding the documentation of work and results

• Relevance
• Processed topics
• Publications
• Joint ways of communicating

5 Definition of interfaces with the DGM Partners  

• Mutual transparency regarding topics and impetus
• Mutual use of results from communication/public image
• Mutual use of contact persons/influencers (Politics? Media?)

6. Definition of a „Vocabulary“ and language for the field of Materials Science and Engineering

• Easily remembered descriptions
• Concise pictorial representations
• Amalgamation of resources (Pictures, Videos) 

7. Initiation of a communication stategy

• Selection of a future topic
• Initiation of a topic year
• Implementation of the topic with relevant contents (Findings, Applications, Participants, Themes)
• Broad communication (Internet, Press, Prizes/Competitions)
• Inclusion of the Young-DGM

8. Safeguarding of the transition of personnel in executive committees

• Sphere (Science, Industry, Research, Politics)
• Personality
• Level of networking
• Leadership experience

9. Acquisition of ambassadors

• Identification of active, communicative and well-networked persons, also outside of the field of expertise
• Development and application of an effective communications strategy towards ambassadors
• Collaborative approach of potential candidates through DGM members

10. Establishment of a suitable work organisation within the DGM Head Office and  DGM Committees

• Suitability and staffing of committees, working groups etc.
• Recourse to committees e.g. DGM Committees
• Time limitation
• Ways of monitoring results, feedback, reporting

Univ.-Prof. Dr. habil. Anja Geigenmüller