Where: Gordon College in Wenham, MA

Agenda:

• 3 PM: “Digital and the Ken Olsen Science Center"

  • Daniel Tymann, Exec. VP for Advancement, Communications & Technology, Gordon College

• Ken Olsen's Leadership -

  Win Hindle, Digital Senior Vice President

   As an early (1962) and ongoing member of Ken's management team, Win will share his thoughts on Ken's philosophy, leadership qualities, and keen appreciation for innovative and talented individuals/teams that shared his high standards and values.

   

  Digital's Technologies... a Perspective - Rod Sutherland, Digital's Corporate Ambassador

  Over 40 years of ever-expanding product lines from Digital have evolved into many of the key technologies found at the center of today's computing and communications. A perspective look back to the technologies, people and innovative processes that grew up in Digital over those years will be presented.

The Digital Mgmt Legacy: A Culture of Knowledge, Innovation and Collaborative Advantage - Debra Amidon, Founder & CEO of ENTOVATION Int'l

Digital was a management enigma, particularly in how innovative ideas were brought to market. Debra will explore the roots of the company's value system, and how it has become the managerial standard in enterprises around the world. Ken's philosophy, evident in his infamous parables, became the learning environment to emulate...engaging, networked, and empowering each employee and stakeholder - all in the quest of quality and corporate success.

Future Plans to Honor Digital/Ken Olsen - Daniel Tymann, Exec. VP for Advancement, Communications & Technology, Gordon College

• 4:30-5:30 PM: Reception

Videos: each file is over 100MB; should work with Windows Media Player

KO Tribute - (same, .asf format)
Win Hindle (13.5 minutes)
Rod Sutherland (35 minutes)
Debra Amidon (23.5 minutes)

Written Summaries:
Win Hindle on Ken's Leadership
Rod Sutherland on Digital's Technologies
Debra Amidon on Digital's Management Legacy