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This audio book discusses the issues surrounding the Year 2000 problem in an easy to understand, non-technical manner, offering real life examples of potential problems and proven solutions. The Year 2000 Problem is not just a computer problem, it is a business problem, it is an investment problem, and it is a personal problem to every household. This audio addresses the issues from these perspectives so that everyone can understand the problem and how it might affect them. If the listener is a business person, they will learn about areas of their business that are at risk and they will be better able to communicate with technical personnel. If the listener is an investor, they will gain an insight into how to identify stocks with the best potential for gain. If the listener is a family head, they will be able to identify devices around the home that may fail, as well as, better understand how those providing goods and services to the home may have problems delivering after January 1, 2000. Once the listener has an understanding of the issues, suggestions for a simple, planned approach are laid out in plain English. This book is presented in audio form for easy listening on the car stereo. From the Back Cover
About the Audio-The audio contains a frank, no-nonsense, high-level presentation that explains the Year 2000 issues, their business implications, their opportunities, and their solutions. Listeners will find out how to determine is they really have a Year 2000 problem, how to attack the problem, and how to use the problem as a strategic opportunity. Investors will gain an insight into how to identify stocks with the best potential for gain. Real life examples of problems and their potential solutions will be explained and an action guide to safeguard business and investments will be presented. About the Author-John Whitehouse is President of ChangeWise, Inc., a Director of the Progeni Corporation, Adjunct Professor at the University of North Florida, a nationally recognized Year 2000 Keynote Speaker, and the author of several articles on Management, Technology, and the Year 2000 Opportunity. He specializes in executive-level consulting on Year 2000 Issues. About the Author
Mr. Whitehouse has over 20 years of executive management experience. During this time he has been responsible for the development, implementation and execution of financial application systems. During the past five years, as the Executive Vice President of Technology Strategies at CPI/ALLTEL, he has been particularly involved in the Strategic Business Planning including the use of proven emerging technologies to enhance the business process. Mr. Whitehouse has had an active role in Year 2000 projects since 1991 and is currently doing seminars and providing consulting assistance on strategies to address the millennium opportunity. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Florida. His course teaches masters level students how to manage data processing organizations in today's world of ever-changing business goals and ever-improving technology enablers. As a Director of the Progeni Corporation, a leader in Year 2000 migration automation, he has been instrumental in executive awareness programs and process control solution delivery. Mr. Whitehouse has served as a member of several Corporate Data Processing Advisory Boards and College and University Advisory Boards. His unique expertise is based on a combination of 30 years of progressive responsibility in Computer Technology and 20 years of successful Executive Management. He holds the rank of Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, having served 10 years on active duty in both Viet Nam and Washington D.C. Mr. Whitehouse received a bachelor of science degree from Holy Cross College and a masters of science degree in administration with a concentration in systems management from George Washington University. He is a Certified Data Processor having received his certification from the ICCP and DPMA. Back to Year 2000 Problem
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