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LDP ProgramMembers of the most recentLeadership DevelopmentProgram (LDP) class, shownright, began their work in April with akick-off session, represented BIW atthe Chamber of Commerce State ofMaine Business Day in Augusta, andvolunteered at a Habitat for Humanityhomebuilding project in Brunswick.Participants in the seventh LDPclass represent a wide cross sectionof the company. Pat Conley (D46),Director-Management Development andTraining, said, “This group representsthe diversity present within the companyin terms of their experience, both withinand outside BIW, and the variety of theirwork and career backgrounds.”Pat went on to say, “I think of BIW asa small company, but each LDP classbegins with participants getting to knoweach other, sometimes for the first time.They come together as peers and thenetworking that develops stays longafterwards.”Over the course of the next fewmonths, the class will be exposed to indepthinformation about various aspectsof the company, learn more about theirMembers of Class VII of the Leadership Development Program shown with Jeff Geiger, left, during their kick-off eventinclude, l to r: Chris Comora, Justin Clark, Rob VanGilder, Derek Hewson, Cynthia Lobikis, Stetson Everett, DavePeterson, Mike Winn and Mike Pontau.personal styles of leadership and have otheropportunities to represent BIW.Pat said, “LDP participants always arrivewith a great deal of enthusiasm. Some maybe a little surprised by the amount of workthat is required in addition to their regularday job, but all finish as strong supporters ofthe program and appreciative of the opportunity.We now have a good group of LDPalumni in place at BIW and they are a greatbenefit to the company.”A member of the Maine Chamber of Commerce isshown right, speaking with Stetson Everett and CynthiaLobikis during Business Day at the State House.Performance Incentive% Complete1009080706050403020100Goal 1EarnedHoursPerformance PeriodApril 2, 2012–September 30, 2012Period 5 Goals Status: Status as of April 23, 20121 Achieve 1,975,000 manufacturing earned hours by September 30, 20122 Receive 1,000 additional suggestions to the Employee Suggestion Programthat reduce costs and/or improve safety on all programs by September 30, 20123 Achieve 100% of the Housekeeping stars within the existing 5-Star Programby September 30, 20124 DDG 1001: Complete 9 of 12 Ultra Unit 2200 erections by September 30, 20125 Planning Yard: Complete the engineering and design for all currently funded shipavailabilities on schedule, including DDG 57 and DDG 59 HM&E modernizations6 Achieve Release to Kit cycle times of 5 days or less by September 30, 2012Planned Actual On Track Behind Plan Did Not Complete4 | April 2012 | BIW NEWS