HIGH PRAISE

BD University and its leaders-as-teachers approach are both relatively new, but there are already indications of their success. For one thing, the reaction of people who have gone through the programs as teachers, participants, or both has been very favorable. This is especially true among BD senior managers.

Ed Ludwig, the chairman, president, and CEO, observed: “One way that I measure the success of BD University is by the great demand for its programs. People all over the company are making the time and effort to participate. It has become an integral part of BD.”

Steve Sichak, BD's chief information officer and a vice president, made this comment: “One of the benefits that I get from being a faculty member of BD University is ...

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