Based on the success of an NCMS collaborative project in Interactive Distance Learning, a group of companies that included AlliedSignal, Caterpillar, Ford, General Motors, Goodyear, Hughes, Quantum, Raytheon TI Systems, and others created the IDL Group to collaboratively develop and broadcast common training programs using a one-way video, two-way audio/data system. These companies are now seeking additional companies to work with them to develop high quality training and educational programming for managers, supervisors, engineering, and production personnel.

Who Should Attend:

Corporate executives interested in reducing cost and improving the quality of training for their multi-plant workforce. Training directors, instructional designers, and instructors as well as training providers from supplier companies.

Tutorial Agenda:

8:45 am – 9:15 am
Interactive Distance Learning Overview
Stephen D. Ricketts, President, IDL Group, Inc.

9:15 am – 9:45 am
IDL at Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Linda Baer, Manager, Distance Learning, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Corporation

Objectives:

1. Provide an overview of technology-based training,
2. Identify the benefits of interactive, satellite based delivery of training programs,
3. Familiarize the audience with the IDL Group, its mission, partners, and benefits,
4. Describe the opportunities for companies to provide content to the group,
5. Encourage companies to participate as an IDL Partner or Subscriber.

Background:

Two major forces – global competition and rapid technological advances – have profoundly changed, and will continue to change, the nature and content of work. Sustainable competitive advantage is no longer based on technology or capital equipment, "People are our most important advantage." Many organizations are giving more responsibility to workers, who have been asked to do more with less, often for less. While there are many uncertainties, a highly skilled, well-educated workforce will be the number one requirement for success. Interactive satellite delivery is a key strategy of the IDL Group Partners to meet these challenges of creating a high performance workforce.

Technique:

Officers and board members from the IDL Group will present an overview of the organization and the impact of its programs on their respective companies.

Session Contact: Steve Ricketts- 734-995-4936, stever@ncms.org