BBN, the Internet Pioneer and Quality Dynamics, Inc., specialists in Corporate University Management will be holding an interactive two-day workshop on February 27-28, 1996 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This conference is titled Designing A Corporate University Learning Infrastructure: From Concept To Reality and will focus on launching and revitalizing a corporate university. I would really appreciate your help if you post the attached information on this conference to your network. Thank you very much for your attention. Best regards, Jeanne Meister President, Quality Dynamics, Inc. e-mail: [log in to unmask] (212) 626-6979 DESIGNING A CORPORATE UNIVERSITY LEARNING INFRASTRUCTURE: >From Concept To Reality Attend An Interactive Two-Day Workshop & Gain First Hand Knowledge To Help You Maximize The Effectiveness Of Your Corporate University! This workshop will be held on February 27-28, 1996 at the Sheraton Commander Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sponsored by: BBN Systems and Technologies, the Internet Pioneer & Quality Dynamics, Inc., Specialists in Corporate University Management and Sponsor of the 1996 Survey of Corporate University Future Directions Learn the following from this interactive workshop and much, much more. . . --UNDERSTAND the ten basic building blocks for running and revitalizing a corporate university --CAPITALIZE on the best practices among hundreds of corporate universities uncovered by Jeanne Meister, author of Corporate Quality Universities: Lessons In Building A World-Class Work Force --HEAR two real world case profiles: the successful launch of NYNEX University and a demonstration of collaborative learning designed by BBN Systems and Technologies --APPLY your knowledge with a best practice case study FREE GIFTS for all participants! 1) A Guide To Internet Idioms, written by Jim Meade, Educational Specialist, BBN Systems and Technologies 2) Audiotape Launching And Marketing A Corporate University, transcribed from the 1995 American Society for Training and Development International Conference workshop presented by Jeanne Meister and Robert ONeal, Founding Dean of AT&T Universal Card University CONFERENCE AGENDA: This two-day hands-on workshop has been designed specifically for key decision makers who have responsibility and accountability for -- Corporate University Management -- Training and Development -- Organizational Development -- Human Resources -- Continuing Education Departments of Universities DAY 1 - FEBRUARY 27, 1996 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. DESIGNING A CORPORATE UNIVERSITY LEARNING INFRASTRUCTURE. Jeanne C. Meister, President of Quality Dynamics, Inc. and author of Corporate Quality Universities: Lessons in Building a World-Class Work Force. This presentation introduces a corporate university learning infrastructure model which incorporates research from the 1996 Survey of Corporate University Future Directions 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. BREAK 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SHARED LEARNING. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss their own corporate university startup and management issues. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS IN LAUNCHING A CORPORATE UNIVERSITY. Jon Abeles, Executive Direction, NYNEX University. This presentation and discussion will examine the planning and development of NYNEX University, including the role of technology to accelerate employee learning. 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. BREAK 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CREATING A LEARNING ARCHITECTURE TO PROMOTE COLLABORATION. Edward Walker, BBN Systems and Technologies, the company who built ARPANET, the network tat evolved into the Internet. This presentation includes case profiles of on-line training systems that use the World-Wide Web. Day 2 - February 28, 1996 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CASE STUDY OF A CORPORATE START-UP. This case study highlights a service organization with typical issues surrounding the launch of a corporate university. Working in teams, participants will develop an action plan to share with the group recommending an optimal corporate university learning infrastructure. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ACTION PLANNING EXERCISES. Facilitated by Quality Dynamics, Inc., consultants. Participants will complete a series of exercise to build an action plan for their corporate university start-up, define critical success factors, and identify decision points and design options. 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. BREAK 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. TEAM DISCUSSIONS. Participants will get immediate feedback from their peers on their action plans and identify outstanding issues and questions on the design and startup of a corporate university learning infrastructure. NETWORKING RECEPTION: To be held on February 27, 1996 at the Sheraton Commander from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Network with your peers to exchange lessons learned in launching a corporate university. Sponsored by BBN Systems and Technologies. GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION DETAILS: Any Questions? Call our hotline Number (800) 946-1210 or (212) 626-6979. Or email us at [log in to unmask] This two day workshop will be held from February 27-28, 1996 at the: Sheraton Commander 16 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 547-4800 Fax: (617) 868-8322 REGISTRATION FEES & GROUP DISCOUNTS: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!! Save $100!! Register by January 19, 1996 and pay only $795 for Corporate University Xchange subscribers. Pay $895 for non-subscribers and receive a complimentary issue of Corporate University Xchange. Fee: $895 for Corporate University Xchange subscribers $995 for non-subscribers (This fee covers the cost of the two-day workshop, continental breakfasts, lunches, networking reception, and participant materials.) Team Discounts of 3 or more are available. Please call for details. CANCELLATION POLICY: If a registration substitution becomes necessary, please notify Quality Dynamics, Inc. by fax or mail. All cancellations requests must be submitted in writing to Quality Dynamics, Inc. and confirmed with a cancellation number. If you cancel after January 26, 1996, a $125 service fee will be charged. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO CANCEL OR DO NOT ATTEND THE WORKSHOP AFTER FEBRUARY 13, 1996. HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Sheraton Commander 16 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 547-4800 Fax: (617) 868-8322 Rate of $95/night good only until January 27, 1996. Reservations and special rates are under the name Corporate University Workshop. REGISTER BY FAX OR MAIL! Please complete and fax or mail this form with your payment. 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