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Subject:Your Opinion Please - Lecture Structure From:Frank Taylor <taylor_f -at- NETVISION -dot- NET -dot- IL> Date:Mon, 16 Nov 1998 14:56:54 +0200
Dear Members
I am putting the finishing touches to the preparations for an exciting
lecture series on a subject that is highly relevant to our profession.
Whilst I have no doubt as to the relevance of the subject, I feel I
should poll your opinion as to the preferred length and structure of the
course.
Your opinion would be most welcome.
OPTION A:
Over 2 consecutive days with around 8 hours of intensive lectures per
day.
OPTION B:
Over 3 days (consecutive or split,) with around 7 hours of slightly less
intensive lectures per day.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The cost would be around 35% more for Option B.
The lectures in Option B would be less intensive due to the extra time
available and would cover more of the subject.
Would a company prefer to release employees for 2 days rather than 3?
If a company saw the logic in releasing an employee for 3 days, would it
be preferable to spread the lectures over 7-10 days or would 3
consecutive days be more acceptable?
Would freelancers prefer to attend a 2 day lecture series rather than a
3 day one?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Frank
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Frank Taylor
Phone: (972) 9 774 0828
Fax: (972) 9 771 1906
email: taylor_f -at- netvision -dot- net -dot- il