Sunday, October 8, 2000
Arrival in Montreal

Departure from Europe.

Arrival in Montreal, Canada. 

Discovery of the town.

Hotel: Ritz Carlton Montreal +  
http://www.ritzcarlton.com

Located on Montreal's elegant Golden Square Mile, this exquisite hotel features 230 guest rooms and 12 beautifully decorated meeting and banquet rooms. A perfect blend of sophistication and European flair. All 230 rooms are equipped with modern amenities, including fax and computer modems. Fine dining at "the Café de Paris."

Directly from the hotel, transfer in horse-drawn carriages to the restaurant in the Old Montreal quarter.

Dinner in Old Montreal at L'Auberge St Gabriel (oldest auberge in North America). 
http://www.auberge1754.com

Monday, October 9, 2000
Montreal

Morning

Introduction:

Review of the agenda and objectives.

Presentation of the company visits and the program of the week.

Presentation of the online learning process during the learning expedition.

Success factors of the learning expedition.

Where were we a year ago in New York? Review of the progress and learning in building Anonymous International as a European Group and as a click-and-mortar company since September 1999.

General Management Meeting Session

Lunch

General Management Meeting Session (cont'd)

Activity:

Treasure hunt in Montreal:   Equipped with maps and road books, small teams of participants will hunt for items and answers that represent Montreal's cultural diversity as well as its rich historical heritage. They will use several means of transportation and will experience firsthand the friendly reputation of the locals.

Dinner

An Evening on the Islands.
Located in the middle of the majestic Saint Lawrence River, Parc des Iles is an invitingly green oasis. This was the host site of the 1967 World's Fair, still remembered as Expo 67. It's also the home site of the Player's Grand Prix of Canada and the elegant Casino located in the former Expo 67 French Pavillion. Dinner at the Hélène de Champlain on Ile Saint-Hélène will include fine continental cuisine in an elegant atmosphere of old world charm and majestic surroundings. After the main entrée, transfer to the casino where participants will enjoy miniature pastries and cordials in the salon. They will also receive a packet of casino tokens.

Tuesday, October 10, 2000
Montreal - Montebello

Morning

Debriefing

Visits:

SONEPAR DISTRIBUTION
http://www.sonepardis.com
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Sonepar Distribution is a privately-held group founded as a family concern. Decidedly low profile and focused on a single core business, Sonepar Distribution is the leading wholesaler of electrical equipment in Europe and North America. Sonepar Distribution is No. 1 in Europe with 15% market share, No. 2 in Canada and No. 10 in the United States. Sixty-five percent of the group's revenue is outside France. Sonepar's financial strength and shareholder base ensure its long-term survival and continuing expansion at the heart of the electrical equipment industry.

Themes: international development, family company, integration of e-business.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
http://www.CIRQUEDUSOLEIL.com/
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Cirque du Soleil is a Quebec-based organization with international operations in the fields of artistic creation, production, performance and merchandising. The hallmark of Cirque du Soleil's accomplishments is its innovative and transdisciplinary nature. Its pursuit of excellence and sense of challenge have made Cirque du Soleil a recognized leader both in Canada and abroad. In 15 years, Cirque du Soleil has built an amazing team and organization, using unique management approaches, a commitment to community and a dedication to young people around the world.

Themes: from local to global success, how to recruit and train top multicultural talent from around the world, how to achieve extraordinary results with performers from vastly different backgrounds and cultures.

Afternoon

Route to Montebello
Chateau Montebello
http://www.cphotels.com/cp.asp?loc=montebel

Located midway between Montreal and Ottawa, on the shores of the Ottawa River, this impressive establishment is the largest log hotel in the world. Its rustic elegance offers a true Canadian experience. The hotel features an immense hexagonal fireplace in the lobby, the largest indoor hotel swimming pool in Canada, and close proximity to a nearly untamed wilderness park. Le Chateau's four wings house 211 rooms.

Dinner

Le Chateau Montebello restaurant's decor evokes the time of the Seigniory. The dining room offers a superb view of the Ottawa River.

Campfire
After dinner, large horse-drawn carriages drive the participants to a fire camp where traditional music and local specialty drinks await them.

Wednesday, October 11, 2000
Montebello - Ottawa - Toronto

Morning

Debriefing

General Management Meeting Session

Team Development Activities.

In order to experience where we are as a team, we will engage in these activities:

Mini Olympiads. (Outdoor and mostly indoor) 
Under the immense tent covering the tennis courts. games include historical scavenger hunt, Obstacle Course, Frisbee bowling, tag team rowing machine…

+ Curling. (Indoor, subject to season opening)
It's time now to learn this fun game on the ice, reminiscent of the French petanque! For some 70 years, this private club with its four rinks (two teams of four contestants per rink), has hosted both professional or amateur competitions in this sport.

Lunch

Afternoon

Drive to the Canadian Capital, Ottawa. Orientation tour and transfer to the train station.

Dinner

Train to Toronto in First Class with First-Class dinner served on board.

Evening

Transfer to the hotel in Toronto.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Toronto Don Valley +  
http://www.crowneplazatdv.com

Located at 15 minutes from Downtown Toronto, nestled in a tranquil parkland setting in midtown Toronto, this newly renovated hotel offers an impeccable service and features a restaurant and a lobby bar, a fully-equipped exercise room, a heated glass-domed indoor pool & an outdoor pool. All rooms offer 2-lines phone with computer access, desk in a modern décor.

Thursday, October 12, 2000
Toronto

Morning

Debriefing

Visits:

NORTEL
http://www.nortelnetworks.com/corporate/
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For Nortel Networks, the future of telecommunications is optical. The #2 maker of telecom equipment (after Lucent), the Ontario-based company is a leader in fiber-optic systems for high-capacity networks. Nortel (formerly Northern Telecom) provides communications infrastructure equipment and services for packet-, Internet protocol-, and circuit-based networks, as well as wireless voice, data and broadband systems. It also offers network management, e-business, and customer relationship management software.

Theme: global management of innovation, integrating e-business into a traditional culture.

THOMSON Corporation
http://www.thomson.com
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The transformation of Thomson Corporation--from print to electronic to integrated Web-enabled platforms of data and systems that make it easier for customers to do business--has been underway for several years. Today, Thomson is a durable e-brand that brings time-honored business practices and long-term strategic thinking to the electronic economy.

Themes: e-business in action. Transformation from Mortar to Click.

Free evening 

Friday, October 13, 2000
Toronto

Morning

Debriefing and Overview of E-education: Trends and Examples.

Presentations:

http://www.futureu.com

FutureU is RealChange's partner in the exciting field of e-learning. The two companies work together to help organizations enhance the results of all their professional development efforts through the use of technology for better communication, just-in-time information delivery, and life-long learning.

In this presentation, FutureU principals Claude Whitmyer and Gail Terry Grimes will present an introduction to e-learning, how it works, why it's a valuable trend, where to begin, and what to expect in the future.

Themes: exploration of trends in e-education and e-learning tools to build an e-business

INSTIGO Custom Corporate Seminars & Presentations
http://www.instigo.com

Check out the Instigo sample on the Expedition Resources page. Use your "Back" button to return here.

The menu of possible tools for technology-enriched communication, training, and team building is extensive, and new tools reach the market every day. RealChange and its e-learning partner, FutureU, are always studying the possibilities in order to advise Anonymous in choosing the right tools for various purposes.

The developers of one promising tool are based in the Toronto area. Instigo uses streaming audio software, synchronized slides, graphs and charts to present live training seminars over the Web, supplemented by real-time surveys and messaging. By itself, Instigo is not a complete e-education solution; however, it may be a useful tool, much as learning expeditions represent one part of a larger leadership development program. The presentation will include a demonstration of what this potential vendor has to contribute to a larger overall e-education initiative by the Anonymous Group.

Themes: exploration of one excellent e-learning tool to build an e-business

Lunch

Group Management Committee Meeting.

Anonymous International Game Plan for 2001 and 2002
A master calendar of projects, events and meetings will be defined for the next 18 months for Anonymous International. This road map will define the key milestones for the Anonymous International change process in 2001 and 2002. The agenda for the next G.M.M. will also be determined from a change process perspective.

Next Steps 

Each member of the G.M.C. will have learned a great deal during the expedition about e-business, e-education, multicultural management and the keys to success in the North American market. In this last session, participants will have an opportunity to define the next steps they will take upon return to their respective countries and sister companies.

FAREWELL DINNER 

Sail around the Toronto Islands on a Seaflight 2000 Hydrofoil, with a great view of the city from Lake Ontario.

Dinner at the top of the CN Tower: spectacular view of the entire city in an elegant setting.

Saturday, October 14, 2000
Niagara Falls

Morning 

Drive through the beautiful Ontario Wine Country to the famous Niagara Falls. Upon arrival in Niagara, take a 30-minute boat tour on the Maid of the Mist, which takes passengers in front of the American Falls and to the base of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls (Raincoats are provided.).

Lunch

Lunch in the revolving restaurant of the Skylon Tower overlooking magnificent Niagara Falls.

Transfer to the airport

Departure for Europe

Sunday, October 15, 2000
Arrival in Europe

Note: The final expedition program will depend on the availability of qualified company representatives and the authorization of site visits. Although some contacts and requests for visits and presentations are already confirmed, if any plans fall through we will arrange another visit of equivalent or greater interest.

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