That sounds like you gotten that right out of Bethune's book. -----Original Message----- From: "John Kelly" <jckelly1011@hotmail.com> Sent: 05/02/2002 06:43:12 PM To: "AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU" <AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> Subject: Re: NYTimes.com Article: UAL to Seek New Chief Executive =20 A great question for a daunting task. Here goes: 1) Immediately convene a senior VP/department head meeting. Include = senior leadership from each group of represented employees. 2) Have each group list their top 5 concerns along with their = recommendation in addressing and resolving them. 3) Craft a strategic plan with relevant issues addressed from each = group. Obtain buy-in from each group leader thereby assuring ownership for = each respective group's input. 4) Ensure the plan has specific, measurable, attainable, realistic objectives that are time-bound (SMART). Have the same senior = managers and represented leaders travel through the system and jointly meet with employees; communicate the message via mailed CD-ROMs, VHS tapes. 5) Meet with financial institution leaders who hold debt and equity positions in UAL. Along with UAL board members, present the plan to = them with the understanding that Team United will focus on all areas (not = just financial) for improvement with relevant metrics in place - and = manage to them. 6) Present a unified comprehensive message of service, safety, and = security to the traveling public - on a global basis. 7) Provide a vision and mission statement with core values where all employees truly have skin in the game - and stick to it. Grow to be the industry leader, once again. Regards to the list, JCK =20 =20 >From: Dennis W Zeuch <DZTOPS@aol.com> >Reply-To: The Airline List <AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU>, = DZTOPS@aol.com >To: AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU >Subject: Re: NYTimes.com Article: UAL to Seek New Chief Executive >Date: Wed, 1 May 2002 14:34:18 EDT > >OK Guys Lets pretend YOU got the job >What would you do to turn UAL around and make if profitable >We should get some pretty interesting ideas >Dennis: =20 =20 _________________________________________________________________ Join the world=92s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com