INSIDE p.2 Northbound Train Spotlight p.2 Model-Netics: A Tool for Competence and Mobility p.3 Model 79: It's More Than A Commercial p.3 The Model-Netics ITP -- A Meaningful Experience p.3 Instructor Insights p.4 Calendar of Events p.4 Contact Information The number in parenthesis after a name refers to the individual's Model-Netics Associate Number.

September 2001 ITP
The Model-Netics Instructor Training Program (ITP) was held in Houston, Texas September 10-12, 2001. Special guests attending the graduation luncheon included: Bob Stockwell (2007)- HISD , Tom Hook (1774)- Hilcorp Energy Company, Jim Green (0555) - PowerBrief, Inc., Jonita Kuykendall (2387) - HISD, Mark Miranda (2355) - HISD, and James LaVois (1919) - HISD.

Sponsoring Organizations
Instructor candidates participating in Parts I and III of the September ITP represented the following sponsoring organizations:

Part I Speaker
Stanley Kavan, Senior Vice President of Operations for Zurich Insurance Services, Inc. spoke on behalf of the Part I group. Stan explained, "For the management team, one of our most critical needs was to continue the culture and management practices that had brought success to the company over the last 25-30 years. As a senior management group, we decided to use Model-Netics...we wanted to make sure that everybody had the same message, that we talked a common language , and are on the same page." Stan noted the entire employee population at Zurich Insurance Services goes through Model-Netics, and it is being very well received.

He concluded his talk by praising the Model-Netics Instructor Training Program. "I've been through a lot of training over the last 30 years, and there is nothing that can compare to what I've been through over the last three days. It's the most professional training I've ever been involved with."

Part III Speaker
Mike Henry (2536), Chairman & CEO of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc., spoke on behalf of Part III.

Mike provided an interesting analysis of how Jack Henry & Associates, a provider of integrated computer systems for banks, came to "discover" Model-Netics. As a company that has been through 15 acquisitions,
grown from a market capitalization of $100 million to over $2 billion, he explained, "Most companies look at management training to become successful or to become more successful. We really looked at it because of our success." He went on to say that "If we are to continue to be successful, we've got to get all of these folks (employees) on the same page, give them some training, and get a common language."

He also commented on the commitment of top management teaching Model-Netics, "We took the time, and I took the time. The one thing they (MEMC)always told me, "If you're going to do it, you need to do it." Though still early in the process, Mike sees Model-Netics as "a great success so far. It's great to see people's eyes light up, they get it, they like it, they want everyone else to have it. It's been a great experience."

Featured Speaker
Dan George (2445), President of Manhattan Insurance Group was the featured speaker at the graduation luncheon.

Dan's comments addressed Model-Netics on two levels: organizationally and personally. From an organizational perspective, Dan talked about the ever present level of change going on around us. He asked the question, "What sort of management system do you want if this is the case?" He answered his question by saying, "The answer is obvious. You want Model-Netics. The other "management related" programs are mere subsets of what Model-Netics brings to you."