John wrote: >Dorothy Denning lists the following organizations and sites >as some of those she works with. We'd appreciate info >about them and if possible means to gain access. (snip) >Highlands Forum (authorization required) > http://www.hlforum.com http://www.highlandsgroup.net Highlands Group: "Who We Serve" "Clients include corporations, think tanks, media, government agencies, foundations, and service providers. We have extensive experience helping government agencies and leading-edge companies make critical transformations in strategy, policy, brands, and business models. The Highlands Group usually works with a small set of clients, which is a measure of our commitment to each organizations situation. Our work is individually tailored to each client's culture and capabilities. An example of our services can be found in The Highlands Forum, sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We coordinate and direct The Highlands Forum on behalf of the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense. The Forum is a nationally recognized "idea engine" composed of leaders from industry, academia, government, the arts and the professions who share a lively interest in ideas beyond their fields. Themes and ideas emerging from Forum meetings have been useful in supporting high-level government policy and strategy development, particularly focusing on information and information technologies and their impact on international relations, economics, and security. Begun in February, 1995, several meetings have been held each year bringing together exceptional thinkers in a cross-disciplinary process on a variety of leading edge topics. Some of the topics discussed include: "Protection of Critical Infrastructures"; "Considerations for a National Information Policy"; "The Mind, the Brain, and Computing"; "Ubiquitous Microsensors and Networks"; "The Convergence of Information Technology and Biotechnology"; and "Innovation and Complex Organizations". Over 400 people have participated in Highlands Forum discussions. We work closely with clients at every step, encouraging them to participate fully in the development of new ideas and strategies. Here is a representative sampling of the organizations we have supported: " Assistant Secretary of Defense The Department of State Rendon Group UPI Global Business Network For more information contact: The Highlands Group, Inc. 9116 Town Gate Ln. Bethesda, Maryland, USA 20817 301-469-7400 301-469-5878 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED]
