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| 1100.1 | | MSDSWS::DBROWN | Dwight Brown, KXO | Tue May 08 1990 21:30 | 3 |
| Pardon me, but what is "Digital This Week" ? I'm in the field and am
obviously out of touch.
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| 1100.2 | DTW - Maynard area newsleter | CVG::THOMPSON | My friends call me Alfred | Wed May 09 1990 08:47 | 4 |
| Digital This Week is a Maynard area newsletter. I think it comes
out weekly (sounds right).
Alfred
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| 1100.3 | | NOTIME::SACKS | Gerald Sacks ZKO2-3/N30 DTN:381-2085 | Wed May 09 1990 10:37 | 1 |
| Actually, Digital This Week comes out biweekly. You figure it out.
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| 1100.4 | Moderator? | MSBCS::KING | Mid-Range Systems Business Group @BXB | Wed May 09 1990 11:33 | 9 |
| Will there be something like a moderator of this medium who will
control what the content of the broadcast will be?
I can just imagine what will happen when a timesharing cluster crashes.
All at once "is the system up?" A system manager's nightmare...
Bryan
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| 1100.5 | | KOBAL::DICKSON | | Wed May 09 1990 13:10 | 1 |
| It is a lot more organized than that. :)
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| 1100.6 | Our stock will be worth zero | SCCAT::BOUCHARD | Ken Bouchard WRO3-2 | Thu May 10 1990 18:41 | 5 |
| DECradio...HMMM...sounds like an idea whose time came and went about
fifty years ago.Let's hope our competitors don't get wind of this too
soon,I can hear their jokes now...
Ken
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| 1100.8 | | KOBAL::DICKSON | | Fri May 11 1990 10:29 | 21 |
| Its clear you don't know what you are talking about. DECradio is a
training mechanism that does not require the participant to register
for a course, go somewhere to hear a speaker, or even stop what they
are doing at their desk.
Maybe somebody who knows all there is to know about how to do their
jobs, and what the competition is doing, doesn't need any additional
training. But most of us aren't like that.
I've never taken a formal course in my 13 years at DEC. I could never
justify the time it would take, compared to just reading it out of
a book. But if I had DECradio at my site I should would use it.
It is not that expensive, either. The most expensive part of putting
it into a large building is the wiring, and we already have plenty of
wires to every desk, if we can stop the turf battles over who owns
them.
- Paul Dickson
(Not a disinterested party; I am a producer of three episodes of
of the DECradio talk show.)
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| 1100.9 | more info please | SMOOT::ROTH | Don't avoid it- do it NOW! | Fri May 11 1990 11:18 | 9 |
| Re:< Note 1100.8 by KOBAL::DICKSON >
Could you shed some light on the technology involved here? I am
asumming it has nothing to do with radio but is a glorified wired
intercom system...
Inquiring minds want to know-
Lee
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| 1100.10 | re: previous | DEMON::DEMON::CRAMER | | Fri May 11 1990 12:19 | 12 |
| We looked into several available technologies during the
design stage, including AM carrier current and FM carrier
current. Carrier current was not chosen because security
outside the building couldn't be assured. Audio as a data
type over the net isn't quite here, although it may be
a choice in the near future. The system we built was the
cheapest that would deliver high fidelity audio to each cube.
We called it "radio" because the programs and the feel are
like radio.
Mai
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| 1100.11 | some tech details | KOBAL::DICKSON | | Fri May 11 1990 12:20 | 14 |
| There is a studio, about what you might find at a very *very* small
AM station. They went with "low-end professional" gear for the most
part. No cart players, for example, just some cassettes. The only
big-ticket items in the studio are the mixing console and the open-
reel recorder that makes copies of live programs for repeat broadcasts.
There is a telephone line interface for call-ins. No turntables,
because there is no music programming.
Distribution is through PA-type 70-volt wiring to 100 desks. (TWO-C
is a small building.) Each desk has a little box containing a matching
transformer and a volume control. A pair of headphones plug into the
box. This method was chosen as being the most cost effective for the
particular site. For larger buildings something else should be
investigated, as the cost of stringing more wire could kill you.
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| 1100.12 | Q4 PROGRAM SCHEDULE | DEMON::DEMON::CRAMER | | Fri May 11 1990 13:01 | 176 |
| DECradio Pilot Program
FY90 Q4 Schedule
* Denotes live call-in program.
______________________________________________________________
Date______Time_____Topic______________________________________
* May 8 11:30 Introduction to DECradio/TRG Organization
May 8 4:00 How to Manage Stress (Part 1)
May 9 8:00 The Winning Difference: 20 Minutes
That Could Change Your Life
May 9 11:30 Introduction to DECradio/TRG Organization
May 9 4:00 How to Manage Stress (Part 1)
May 10 8:00 How to Manage Stress (Part 2)
* May 10 11:30 The Problem with Meetings
May 10 4:00 How to Manage Stress (Part 3)
______________________________________________________________
DECradio Pilot Program
FY90 Q4 Schedule
* Denotes live call-in program.
______________________________________________________________
Date______Time_____Topic______________________________________
May 11 8:00 How to Manage Stress (Part 2)
May 11 11:30 The Problem with Meetings
May 11 4:00 How to Manage Stress (Part 3)
May 14 8:00 How to Manage Stress (Part 4)
* May 14 11:30 Project Management Issues
May 14 4:00 How to Manage Stress (Part 5)
May 15 8:00 How to Manage Stress (Part 4)
May 15 11:30 Project Management Issues
May 15 4:00 How to Manage Stress (Part 5)
______________________________________________________________
DECradio Pilot Program
FY90 Q4 Schedule
* Denotes live call-in program.
______________________________________________________________
Date______Time_____Topic______________________________________
May 16 8:00 How to Manage Stress (Part 6)
* May 16 11:30 Luis Morrero Managing Change
May 16 4:00 The Winning Difference: 20 Minutes
That Could Change Your Life
May 17 8:00 How to Manage Stress (Part 6)
May 17 11:30 Managing Change
May 17 4:00 The Winning Difference: 20 Minutes
That Could Change Your Life
______________________________________________________________
DECradio Pilot Program
FY90 Q4 Schedule
* Denotes live call-in program.
______________________________________________________________
Date______Time_____Topic______________________________________
May 18 8:00 Know Your Customer
The Story of Burlington, VT Manufacturing
* May 18 11:30 Transferring Manufacturing Processes from
Development to User Sites
May 18 4:00 Team Building
May 21 8:00 Know Your Customer
The Story of Burlington, VT Manufacturing
May 21 11:30 Transferring Manufacturing Processes from
Development to User Sites
May 21 4:00 Team Building
______________________________________________________________
DECradio Pilot Program
FY90 Q4 Schedule
* Denotes live call-in program.
______________________________________________________________
Date______Time_____Topic______________________________________
May 22 8:00 The Secrets of Power Negotiating (Part 1)
* May 22 11:30 Digital's Patent Process
May 22 4:00 The Secrets of Power Negotiating (Part 2)
May 23 8:00 The Secrets of Power Negotiating (Part 1)
May 23 11:30 Digital's Patent Process
May 23 4:00 The Secrets of Power Negotiating (Part 2)
______________________________________________________________
DECradio Pilot Program
FY90 Q4 Schedule
* Denotes live call-in program.
______________________________________________________________
Date______Time_____Topic______________________________________
May 24 8:00 The Secrets of Power Negotiating (Part 3)
* May 24 11:30 Know Your Customer
Mid-Range Systems Business Manufacturing
May 24 4:00 The Secrets of Power Negotiating (Part 4)
May 25 8:00 The Secrets of Power Negotiating (Part 3)
May 25 11:30 Know Your Customer
Mid-Range Systems Business Manufacturing
May 25 4:00 The Secrets of Power Negotiating (Part 4)
______________________________________________________________
DECradio Pilot Program
FY90 Q4 Schedule
* Denotes live call-in program.
______________________________________________________________
Date______Time_____Topic______________________________________
May 29 8:00 Sales Training Audio Cassette Program
Printer Selection
* May 29 11:30 GIA Manufacturing
May 29 4:00 The Power of Goal Setting
May 30 8:00 Sales Training Audio Cassette Program
Printer Selection
May 30 11:30 GIA Manufacturing
May 30 4:00 The Power of Goal Setting
______________________________________________________________
DECradio Pilot Program
FY90 Q4 Schedule
* Denotes live call-in program.
______________________________________________________________
Date______Time_____Topic______________________________________
May 31 8:00 Marketing Management Checklist
* May 31 11:30 Know Your Customer
Low-End Systems Manufacturing
May 31 4:00 Sales Training Audio Cassette Program
Digital Announces the Vax 9000
June 1 8:00 Marketing Management Checklist
June 1 11:30 Know Your Customer
Low-End Systems Manufacturing
June 1 4:00 Sales Training Audio Cassette Program
Digital Announces the Vax 9000
______________________________________________________________
DECradio Pilot Program
FY90 Q4 Schedule
* Denotes live call-in program.
______________________________________________________________
Date______Time_____Topic______________________________________
June 4 8:00 The Secrets of Power Negotiating (Part 5)
* June 4 11:30 Measuring the Difference
Computer-Aided Software Engineering Tools
June 4 4:00 The Secrets of Power Negotiating (Part 6)
June 5 8:00 The Secrets of Power Negotiating (Part 5)
June 5 11:30 Measuring the Difference
Computer-Aided Software Engineering Tools
June 5 4:00 The Secrets of Power Negotiating (Part 6)
______________________________________________________________
DECradio Pilot Program
FY90 Q4 Schedule
* Denotes live call-in program.
______________________________________________________________
Date______Time_____Topic______________________________________
June 6 8:00 The Project Management System (Part 1)
* June 6 11:30 Project Management Tools
June 6 4:00 The Project Management System (Part 2)
June 7 8:00 The Project Management System (Part 1)
June 7 11:30 Project Management Tools
June 7 4:00 The Project Management System (Part 2)
______________________________________________________________
DECradio Pilot Program
FY90 Q4 Schedule
* Denotes live call-in program.
_________________________________________________________________
Date______Time_____Topic_________________________________________
June 8 8:00 The Effective Sales Manager's Checklist
* June 8 11:30 Evaluation of the Q4 Broadcasts
June 4:00 Basic Marketing
______________________________________________________________
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| 1100.13 | I think its great!! | MSBCS::KING | Mid-Range Systems Business Group @BXB | Fri May 11 1990 15:23 | 13 |
| Sounds like a great idea!! Now that I understand how it works, it sounds like
it would be beneficial since there will be repeat broadcasts. How many people
work in the building that it is being piloted in? Were they polled prior to
installing the system. I.e. asked how many think they would be able to use this
frequently. As with every new thing, I'm sure there might be some resistance.
Will the base note author be updating this note on its progress here?
Thanks,
Bryan
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| 1100.14 | | KOBAL::DICKSON | | Fri May 11 1990 15:27 | 4 |
| About 100 people work there. Every office cubicle is equipped.
Focus-group interviews were done to determine what kinds of programming
would be useful, which would not be useful, and so on.
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| 1100.15 | News too | KOBAL::DICKSON | | Fri May 11 1990 15:32 | 3 |
| Not mentioned in the schedule above is that the "live call-in" shows
also contain news breaks with DEC and industry news, and even a
few "commercials" for internal service groups. (like the library)
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| 1100.16 | | DEMON::DEMON::CRAMER | | Fri May 11 1990 18:47 | 15 |
| In addition to focus groups with the engineers, there was
an informal survey of the group done by e-mail. Finally,
the management team contributed a lot of ideas for
instructional content. Focus groups were the best source
of information. The program is being evaluated with help
from Ed Services QA group. There will be additional focus
groups after the program gets going a little longer.
BTW, all but one program producer is a member of the
target audience. As to how it's going, the first two live
shows went well and we're collecting feedback from
listeners with short audience opinion forms (we're all
ears!)
Mai
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| 1100.17 | | JUMBLY::DUNN | | Fri May 18 1990 08:52 | 21 |
| > <<< Note 1100.10 by DEMON::DEMON::CRAMER >>>
>
> We looked into several available technologies during the
> design stage, including AM carrier current and FM carrier
> current. Carrier current was not chosen because security
> outside the building couldn't be assured.
>
I don't understand this:
o anybody with very little kit can stand outside our buildings and pick
up VDU emissions that could be a lot more juicy than stress management
talks, so why the sensitivity ?
o if there is sensitivity, why not scramble the signal ? Are decoders
really more expensive than hard-wiring a building ?
I'm very interested in the concept, but there's no way something that's
hard-wired would ever be able to fly here in Reading on cost grounds - we
had a real problem getting Ethernet put in our area !
Peter
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| 1100.18 | | KOBAL::DICKSON | | Fri May 18 1990 09:39 | 11 |
| It is more than stress management. There can be competitive info
discussed.
Yes, descramblers would be too expensive. You would need one for
every listener.
The clear way to go to me is to use the extra pair of wires in the
telephone line. (At least in the USA, industry practice is to bring
two pairs to each telephone jack, although the phone itself only uses
one pair.) Of course, there are other things you might want to do with
that extra pair...
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| 1100.19 | are there some development hints here? | CVG::THOMPSON | My friends call me Alfred | Fri May 18 1990 10:42 | 4 |
| Sounds like yet an other reason to develop and install mixed
media broadband lines for various forms of communication.
Alfred
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| 1100.20 | re: .17 | NITMOI::DECRADIO | | Fri May 18 1990 15:09 | 2 |
| We're investigating expansion through telecom.
Will let you know what develops.
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