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Subject: IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN
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Is available:  Monday, October 16 =01) Friday, October 27, 2000
Click here to begin survey:=20
http://nahou-wwetc01t/wi/p0048137/i.asp?r=3D3865&s=3DNDMVPYST
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There are a few things we want you to remember about =01&The Pulse:=018

1. Your survey responses will be confidential.
2. We will respond actively to your comments.  We are going to do our best =
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cure some of the current problems that exist and put into action preventati=
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processes that will help identify smaller problems before they become major=
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ones.  We may ask for your help in resolving some of the issues that are=20
collected in the survey - your active role will help us identify the best=
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solutions.
In last year's survey, you identified several problem areas regarding=20
internal communications and we've already acted on many of your=20
recommendations.  These are a few of the things we've accomplished or are=
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working on in direct response to your input:
1. Require all executives (VP and above) to attend the Executive Impact &=
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Influence course, which is a 360-degree program designed to improve=20
leadership and communication skills.  By year-end, more than 90 percent wil=
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have attended this course, with the remaining 10 percent to be trained in t=
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first quarter of 2001.
2. Offer all employees online communication courses.  These courses will be=
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available in the first quarter of 2001.
3. Improve our online communication tools, beginning in the fourth quarter,=
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2000:
   w Simplify and standardize Enron directories
   w Educate all employees about the availability and usage of IT tools.
   w Promote intelligent/responsible use of email.
4. Introduce Participation & Dissent (P&D) sessions to provide a vehicle fo=
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solving problems, addressing issues and developing new opportunities.  This=
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application will launch in the first quarter of 2001 in the ThinkBank on=20
eThink.

So take a few minutes to check your pulse and tell us what you think and ho=
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you feel about your job and about Enron.