This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "Are there any common misconceptions or pitfalls in the field that you’ve observed professionals should be wary of?"

In this week's "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady answers: "How do you handle resistance or pushback when implementing new systems or changes?"

You can find this episode as well as full episodes of "Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast" anytime at podcast.iise.org or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.

Welcome to our new weekly spotlight, "ExpertISE," which welcomes voices of experience from the field of industrial and systems engineering to answer questions about professional work, careers, academia, and other sectors.

In our premiere episode of "ExpertISE," we welcome Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., a professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue University as well as a Fellow of IISE. Dr. Caldwell gives his thoughts on the following question: "How have international collaborations or perspectives influenced or enriched your ISE projects?"

You'll find more "ExpertISE" episodes in the near future as well as our regular "Problem Solved" episodes.