fpmfandt
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Dr. Patricia M. Fandt 1900 Commerce Street Box 358420
Director, Business Administration Program Tacoma, WA 98402-1900
University of Washington, Tacoma (253)692-5633 phone
(253)692-4424 fax
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On Tue, 28 Apr 1998, Automatic digest processor wrote:
> There are 12 messages totalling 672 lines in this issue.
>
> Topics of the day:
>
> 1. BPR site
> 2. <No subject given>
> 3. Information request re: corporate universities
> 4. Next Level of Management Development Course -Reply
> 5. Education over the internet (2)
> 6. MG-ED-DV Digest - 19 Apr 1998 to 20 Apr 1998 (#1998-41)
> 7. Help with Executive Development (3)
> 8. What Do the Best University Teachers Do, June 24-26, 1998, Chicago
> 9. References on Virtual Team / Teaming
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 07:21:37 -0500
> From: Dutch Driver <
ddriver@CS1.MCM.EDU>
> Subject: BPR site
>
> If you are working with or for an organization that is considering
> Business Process Re-engineering (BPR), you might want to check out the
> information available at:
>
>
www.prosci.com/mod1.htm
>
>
> ______________________
> Great Optimism,
>
> Dutch Driver
> Abilene, TX
> Hm. Telephone: 915.698.7217
> mailto:
ddriver@cs1.mcm.edu
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 09:12:15 -0400
> From: Paul Shrivastava <
socrates@ENVIRONMENTALINTEL.COM>
> Subject: <No subject given>
>
> Andrew:
>
> YOu asked for learning materials over the Internet. Socrates offers course
> materials for business courses and topics, including Introduction to
> Marketing, Strategic Management, Environmental Management. Courses are
> divided into 20 to 40 modules and case studies. Instructors/trainers can
> pick and choose modules to customize their own training courses or college
> courses. Each module is about 60 to 75 mihute session. Modules have
> hyperlinks to many relevant Internet resources. The Socrates Web sites also
> have links to hundreds of educational sites for book reviews, business
> research tools, stock exchanges, newspapers etc. For details, please visit
>
>
www.esocrates.com
>
> **************************************************
> Michelle Cooper
> Socrates Program
> Environmental Intelligence, Inc.
>
www.esocrates.com
> Tel: 717- 523-0030; Fax: 717-523-0067
> 425 Pheasant Ridge Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
> **************************************************
> New email address:
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> **************************************************
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 08:29:40 +0200
> From: "John L. Keifer" <
Keiferj@OUVAXA.CATS.OHIOU.EDU>
> Subject: Re: Information request re: corporate universities
>
> Dear Thomas,
>
> Ohio University has a Corporate MBA Program which is designed as a
> strategic human resource intervention. We have only done it in Malaysia
> (three year intervention at Tenaga Nasional Berhad, the Malaysian power
> company) and we will be starting another site in Sarawak (half
> government/half private sector). Also, the Times of India is going to have
> us do some modules for them. We are now speaking to firms here in the US
> and are hopeful that we will get our first US engagement in the Cleveland
> area soon.
>
> I can tell you that the experience is a win/win/win situation. Faculty
> benefit greatly from the standpoint of their own professional development
> and the psychic rewards are incredible. The firm benefits greatly because
> of the project-oriented approach of the program. And the participants
> benefit since the program really is a combination of executive development
> and consultancy delivered in the context of an MBA program.
>
> As for corporate MBA programs per se, the Corporate MBA Program can be
> designed to deliver a firm the pieces upon which they could look to build
> their own university. We look to transfer technology to our sponsoring
> organizations as per their individual needs.
>
> John L. Keifer
> Director
> Center for Business Education and Development
> College of Business
> 514 C Copeland Hall
> Ohio University
> Athens, Ohio 45701
> Telephone: (614) 593-2021
> FAX: (614) 593-1388
>
>
>
> At 06:14 PM 4/25/98 -0700, you wrote:
> >My firm does research and consulting work around innovative human and
> >organizational development programs for large companies. Our president
> >was a co-developer of the
> >program at Motorola that evolved into Motorola University. We are
> >advocates of
> >the human resource platform variously referred to as the corporate
> >university or
> >corporate learning center.
> >
> >My question to the list members is - is anyone currently or recently
> >working with a corporate university, as a faculty member, staff member or
> >advisor? I would like to
> >make your acquaintance and ask a few questions about your experiences and
> >perceptions
> >about the effectiveness of this increasingly popular vehicle for corporate
> >education.
> >
> >PLEASE REPLY TO:
tom@ekw-hrd.com
> >
> >Thank you!
> >
> >Thomas Tresser
> >Webmaster
> >
> >-------------------------------------------------
> >Executive KnowledgeWorks
> >http://www.ekw-hrd.com
> >email: mailto:
tom@ekw-hrd.com
> >voice: 847-358-2010
> >fax: 847-358-4540
> >
> >"creating custom designed strategic human resource
> >initiatives, executive development programs and
> >corporate universities for Fortune 200 companies
> >since 1987"
> >
> >Presenting a two-day workshop in the Chicago area on June 9-10, 1998 --
> >"Designing a Corporate University AND Its Initiatives for Maximum Impact"
> >
>
>
>
>
> At 06:14 PM 4/25/98 -0700, Thomas Tresser wrote:
> >My firm does research and consulting work around innovative human and
> >organizational development programs for large companies. Our president
> >was a co-developer of the
> >program at Motorola that evolved into Motorola University. We are
> >advocates of
> >the human resource platform variously referred to as the corporate
> >university or
> >corporate learning center.
> >
> >My question to the list members is - is anyone currently or recently
> >working with a corporate university, as a faculty member, staff member or
> >advisor? I would like to
> >make your acquaintance and ask a few questions about your experiences and
> >perceptions
> >about the effectiveness of this increasingly popular vehicle for corporate
> >education.
> >
> >PLEASE REPLY TO:
tom@ekw-hrd.com
> >
> >Thank you!
> >
> >Thomas Tresser
> >Webmaster
> >
> >-------------------------------------------------
> >Executive KnowledgeWorks
> >http://www.ekw-hrd.com
> >email: mailto:
tom@ekw-hrd.com
> >voice: 847-358-2010
> >fax: 847-358-4540
> >
> >"creating custom designed strategic human resource
> >initiatives, executive development programs and
> >corporate universities for Fortune 200 companies
> >since 1987"
> >
> >Presenting a two-day workshop in the Chicago area on June 9-10, 1998 --
> >"Designing a Corporate University AND Its Initiatives for Maximum Impact"
> >
> John L. Keifer
> Director
> Center for Business Education and Development
> College of Business
> 514 C Copeland Hall
> Ohio University
> Athens, Ohio 45701
> Telephone: (614) 593-2021
> FAX: (614) 593-1388
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 10:01:59 -0400
> From: Frank Shipper <
FMSHIPPER@SSU.EDU>
> Subject: Next Level of Management Development Course -Reply
>
> In brief, Gregory Wilkie has been asked to develop the next level of =
> management development course for personnel. He specified that the course =
> be survey-based and address high-level management skills. He asked for =
> recommendations on content, activities, and surveys that could be used for =
> the course.
>
> Dan Booth (800 332-6684) and I with others from a corporate university =
> have developed a course that closely matches the specifications. The =
> title, objectives, preparation, and outline of that course is as follows:
>
> Mastering the Skills of Master Managers
>
> Objectives
>
> 1. Identify management practices that are most important to getting =
> improved business results.
>
> 2. Develop a workable action plan to develop critical areas of your =
> management performance.
>
> 3. Demonstrate improved performance at the end of the action plan period =
> with SMP re-testing.
>
> Course Preparation
>
> Each participating manager will receive a packet of 10 computer scored =
> questionnaires, and return envelopes at least three weeks prior to the =
> course. The questionnaire that will be used is The Survey of Management =
> Practices (SMP). This questionnaire focuses on managerial skills. Each =
> participant will be asked to complete one about him/herself, to ask the =
> person that he/she reports to to complete one, and to ask eight associates =
> to each complete one. At least four of the associates should be direct =
> reports of the participant. The remaining questionnaires can be given to =
> peers or additional direct reports. All individuals who complete the =
> questionnaire will be asked to seal them in the provided postage-paid =
> envelope and return them. To protect the associates* anonymity, participant=
> s will receive only the associates* aggregated responses in a computer =
> generated report. The only copy of the aggregated report that will be made =
> will be the one the participating manager receives. The purpose for this =
> course is the development of managerial skills and not the evaluation of =
> the manager.=20
>
> Course Outline
>
>
> Topics
> Course Introduction, Participants* Expectations, Course Objectives, & =
> Agenda
> What Exemplary Managers Do
> Overview of the Managerial Task Cycle
> Interpreting Sample Profiles
> Interpreting Your Profile & Constructing Development Plan
> Q & A About the Course So Far
> Applying Managerial Skills Matrix To Yourself
> Preparing for Your Team Meeting/Rehearsal
> Re-Test Procedure
> Conclusion/Wrap-Up
>
> The length of the course is about 6=BD hours for 15 participants.
> Maximum number of participants 25.
>
> Frabk Shipper
>
fmshipper@ssu.edu
> Perdue School of Business
> Salisbury State University
> Salisbury, MD 21801
> (410) 543-6333
> Home Page:
http://perdue.ssu.edu/~fmshippe/welcome.htm
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 18 Apr 1998 23:15:28 -0400
> From: wilbur a burton <
willie.1321.turtle@JUNO..COM>
> Subject: Re: Education over the internet
>
> I have a question for any one .....
> I know that most of you have good sight but what about the ones that
> don't like low vision or blindness,can anyone tell me if there is a
> support group that is on the internet for people like that???
> I know a few that could realy use a group like that to cope with the
> low vision and blindness in there life .
>
> my home page::http://home.talkcity.com/grandpa
> None is so deaf is he that can not hear
>
willie.1321.turtle@juno.com
> state homepage::http://www.localtalk.net/armp.htm
>
> _____________________________________________________________________
> You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail.
> Get completely free e-mail from Juno at
http://www.juno.com
> Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 10:28:28 -0500
> From: Larry Pate <
lpate@BUS.WISC.EDU>
> Subject: Re: Education over the internet
>
> Re: support for the blind, contact Steven Maranville at the University of
> St. Thomas in Houston, TX. His e-mail address is:
maran@basil.stthom.edu
>
> Steve is a remarkable individual, a professor at UST, an excellent teacher,
> with a Ph.D. in management from the University of Utah -- and he's also
> blind. In the three years I knew Steve while he was completing his
> doctoral studies at Utah, I never once heard him complain about his
> blindness, never saw him depressed, never saw him making excuses or asking
> for special consideration. I'm sure there were some difficult days and
> weeks and moments for Steve, but his wonderfully positive attitude is what
> one sees when interacting with him and his students love him. Give Steve a
> call or send him an e-mail and I'm sure he'll share a few thoughts with you
> on what keeps him going. I'm sending this message to the list, rather than
> just to "Willie," because others on the list may also not know where to
> turn with students and colleagues who are blind and who need help.
>
> Best,
>
> Larry E. Pate
> University of Wisconsin-Madison
>
> Return-Path:
owner-mg-ed-dv@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> >References: <
3.0.16.19980426234655.30b71222@mailhost.micro-net.com>
> >X-Juno-Line-Breaks: 0,3,5-10
> >Date: Sat, 18 Apr 1998 23:15:28 -0400
> >Reply-To:
MG-ED-DV@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> >Sender:
MG-ED-DV@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> >From:
willie.1321.turtle@JUNO.COM
> >Subject: Re: [MG-ED-DV] Education over the internet
> >To:
MG-ED-DV@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> >
> >I have a question for any one .....
> > I know that most of you have good sight but what about the ones that
> >don't like low vision or blindness,can anyone tell me if there is a
> >support group that is on the internet for people like that???
> > I know a few that could realy use a group like that to cope with the
> >low vision and blindness in there life .
> >
> >my home page::http://home.talkcity.com/grandpa
> >None is so deaf is he that can not hear
> >
willie.1321.turtle@juno.com
> >state homepage::http://www.localtalk.net/armp.htm
> >
> >_____________________________________________________________________
> >You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail.
> >Get completely free e-mail from Juno at
http://www.juno.com
> >Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 11:13:23 -0600
> From: Daniel Booth <
Daniel@BOOTHCO.COM>
> Subject: Re: MG-ED-DV Digest - 19 Apr 1998 to 20 Apr 1998 (#1998-41)
>
> Help.
>
> To what address does one submit a post?
>
> Thanks
>
> Daniel J. Booth, Ed.D., Pres. & CEO
> THE BOOTH COMPANY
> Surveys Worthy of Feedback for 26 Years?
> 2975 Valmont Road, Suite 230 Boulder CO 80301
> 800.332.6684 & 303.442.4500 Fx: 303.440.6067
>
http://www.boothco.com
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Automatic digest processor [SMTP:
LISTSERV@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU]
> > Sent: Monday, April 20, 1998 11:01 PM
> > To: Recipients of MG-ED-DV digests
> > Subject: MG-ED-DV Digest - 19 Apr 1998 to 20 Apr 1998 (#1998-41)
> >
> > There are 9 messages totalling 1340 lines in this issue.
> >
> > Topics of the day:
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 12:50:14 -0400
> From: "Nancy H. Haynes" <
nhhaynes@USCOM.COM>
> Subject: Help with Executive Development
>
> Hi Everyone,
> Am coaching a client who is bidding for the Executive Director position
> of a non profit human services organization. Client has worked there
> quite a few years, has been in acting Exec Director position for only
> two months. Here's the situation:
> Client anticipates changes on the horizon as 'Managed Care' becomes a
> larger business issue by impacting funding sources and future
> partnerships. Board will be going to the 'outside' in their search. In
> our coaching session, we have determined client's strengths and
> development needs for the position. Major area of concern is weakness in
> business knowledge areas, especially on financial side. Client's formal
> education includes Masters in Social Work and no courseware in
> business. Our strategy is to face the need for some formal business
> training and present a Development Plan to the board during the
> interview that would indicate how the gap will be closed if my client
> were offered the position. Finally, the question:
>
> Can anyone recommend a developmental experience or a program geared to
> the identified need? My thoughts include professional development
> programs in finance and accounting for non financial managers. Are there
> similar programs available for Executive Directors of non profits?
> Client is located in Pennsylvania around Philadelphia area and is
> willing to travel anywhere in northeast for right program.
>
> Thanks for any and all assistance.
> Nancy Haynes
> New Horizons Consulting Group
> 609 829-1152
> fax: 609 303-0073
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 15:34:57 EDT
> From: NProbst261 <
NProbst261@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Help with Executive Development
>
> How sad. Sounds like the organization may be focusing too much on one thing.
> Will this position have a financial person/position reporting to it?? Is
> there a good person in that role?? If yes, then why must this person also be
> a business expert. There is SO MUCH MORE to good management than just that.
> Good luck!!
>
> Nancy
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 17:01:27 -0400
> From: Warren Miller <
research@ROCKBRIDGE.NET>
> Subject: Re: Help with Executive Development
>
> Contrary to what one contributor has asserted, I believe the Board's
> recognition of the candidate's having "no courseware in business" (now
> THERE'S a bizarre bit of nomenclature) is well-founded. And having a
> financial professional reporting to the executive director does NOT
> excuse the E.D. from needing to know enough to judge whether the finance
> person is doing their job well or not. And if not, and if the E.D.
> doesn't know debits from credits, how on earth will s/he make a decent
> hiring decision, except on sheer guesswork?
>
> We don't work w/non-profits, except pro bono. But we see the wreckage
> in organizations whose owners didn't know "come here" from "sick 'em"
> when it came to financial issues. And that wreckage hurts
> everyone--employees, customers, suppliers, and shareholders. So, to be
> truly socially responsible, managers of social agencies need to have a
> lot more than mere mission on their minds.
>
> I'm not sad. As a supporter (sometimes involuntarily), I'm glad.
>
> WDM
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> * Warren D. Miller, MBA, CPA-ABV, CMA *
> * Beckmill Research/Lexington, Va. *
> * "Research Orientation, Results Mentality" *
> * 540..463.6200 (v); 540.463.6208 (f) *
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 16:22:19 -0500
> From: Ken Bain <
bainkr@MERLE.ACNS.NWU.EDU>
> Subject: What Do the Best University Teachers Do, June 24-26, 1998, Chicago
>
> Dear Colleagues:
>
> Because of the number of inquiries we have received in the last few
> days, I am reposting information originally distributed in the Winter.
> We have increased slightly the number of people we are accepting into
> the program, but we are, nevertheless, approaching final capacity. If
> you or any of your colleagues are interested in attending, please call
> me immediately (847-467-2338) and I can help make the arrangements:
>
> What Do The Best University Teachers Do?
> Northwestern University
> June 24-26, 1998
>
> About the Program
>
> Overview
> What do the best teachers do to captivate and motivate students, to help
>
> them reach unusually high levels of accomplishment? What can the
> learning sciences tell us about helping people learn? Participants in
> this highly interactive workshop will explore and use both recent
> conclusions from the learning sciences and findings from a decade-long
> inquiry into practices and insights of highly successful teachers. The
> program will emphasize both improving one's teaching and developing ways
>
> to share insights with colleagues back home. Last year the program
> filled rapidly. Enrollment limited.
>
> The workshop will begin at noon on Wednesday, June 24, 1998, and
> continue until early afternoon on Friday, June 26, and will take place
> on the Northwestern University campus.
>
> Fees
> The 1998 program fee of $374 includes tuition, course materials, breaks,
>
> most meals, and a three-day pass to the Sports Pavilion/Aquatics Center
> and to the beach on Lake Michigan. Please make check payable to
> "Excellence in Teaching." Hotels: 1) Doubletree Hotel North Shore
> (short, free shuttle ride to the NU campus). Reservations:
> 800-879-4458. Rate: $90/single per night. 2) Holiday Inn, Evanston
> (15-minute walk from campus). Reservations: 800-382-6786. Rate:
> $88/single per night. Must mention Excellence in Teaching with either
> hotel and make reservations by May 31, 1998. For those wishing to stay
> in the area during the weekend, a limited number of rooms are available
> at the same rate for Friday and/or Saturday night if arranged at time
> of reservations.
>
> Faculty
> Kenneth R. Bain director of Searle Center for Teaching Excellence at
> Northwestern. Winner of four major teaching awards as a professor of
> history. Has worked with faculty development programs for ten years.
> Currently finishing his third book on US policy in the Middle East and
> another on evaluation and improvement of teaching.
>
> Jeanette Norden associate professor of cell biology at Vanderbilt
> University School of Medicine and University Professor of Teaching
> Excellence. Winner of every award given by medical students, including
> Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award (three times). Her stress on both
>
> the personal and intellectual development of medical students has made
> her a maverick in medical education.
>
> Barbara Walvoord director of the Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning
> and professor of English at the University of Notre Dame. 1987 Maryland
>
> English Teacher of the Year for Higher Education, author of numerous
> books and articles about learning, assessment, writing, grading, and
> teaching in higher education.
>
> Ann Woodworth associate professor of theatre and Charles Deering
> McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence at Northwestern University.
> Fellow of the Searle Center for Teaching Excellence. Award-winning
> teacher, widely acclaimed as one of the leading acting teachers and
> directors and for her insights into the art and craft of teaching. She
> will conduct a master class on improving classroom communication.
>
> Chicago and the North Shore
> Northwestern is located along the North Shore, a suburban area of
> tree-lined neighborhoods, parks, and beaches. The train, El, and
> Lakeshore Drive connect with downtown Chicago, North Michigan Avenue
> shopping, theaters, restaurants, museums, ballparks, festivals,
> neighborhood fairs, Ravinia concerts, zoos, and the like.
>
>
> What Do the Best Teachers Do?
>
> Application: 3rd Annual Institute
>
>
> June 24-26, 1998 $374 (applications received by April 30)
> $399 (applications received by May 15)
>
>
> Please type or print:
>
> Name
>
> Informal Name
>
> Institution
>
> Discipline
>
> Years Teaching in College
>
> Street/P.O. Box
>
> City
>
> State Zip
>
> Telephone Fax
>
> E-Mail
>
> What is your main objective in coming to this program? Please use back
> of page or additional paper.
>
>
>
> Full tuition payment of $374 (by April 30) must accompany application.
> Notification of acceptance will be mailed no later than May 19, 1998.
> Cancellations made prior to June 1 are subject to a ten percent fee;
> cancellations made thereafter are subject to the total charge. Make
> check payable to "Excellence in Teaching Program."
>
> Mail to:
> Excellence in Teaching Program
> Searle Center for Teaching Excellence
> Northwestern University
> 627 Dartmouth Place
> Evanston, IL 60208-4181
>
> Phone: 847/467-2338 Web:
http://president.scfte.nwu.edu/
>
> It is expected that participants have their own health insurance, valid
> in the United States; the University is not responsible for medical
> expenses incurred by participants during this program.
>
> Northwestern University reserves the right to change without notice any
> statement in this announcement concerning, but not limited to, rules,
> policies, tuition fees, curricula, and courses.
>
> It is the policy of Northwestern University not to discriminate against
> any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,
> sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran
> status in matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services, or in
>
> the educational programs or activities it operates, in accordance with
> civil rights legislation. Any alleged violations of this policy or
> questions regarding the law with respect to nondiscrimination should be
> directed to Director of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative
> Action, and Disability Services 720 University Place, Evanston, Illinois
>
> 60208-1101, phone 847/491-5117.
> 1998 Northwestern University. All rights reserved
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 10:29:11 +0800
> From: "Patrick S.W.Fong" <
BSPAFONG@POLYU.EDU.HK>
> Subject: References on Virtual Team / Teaming
>
> Dear listers,
>
> I am looking for references, websites, current or past researches on virtual
> team / teaming.
>
> I would be grateful if you could point me to the right direction by
> contacting me directly.
>
> Thank you in advance for your contribution.
>
> Patrick Fong
> __________________________________________________________
> Patrick S.W. Fong
> Assistant Professor
> Department of Building & Real Estate,
> Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
> Hung Hom,
> Kowloon,
> HONG KONG.
>
> Tel: +(852) 2766 5801
> Fax: +(852) 2764 5131 or 2764 2572
> E-mail:
bspafong@polyu.edu.hk
> __________________________________________________________
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of MG-ED-DV Digest - 26 Apr 1998 to 27 Apr 1998 (#1998-48)
> **************************************************************
>