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A Word from The President

But as the members of Apollo 13 know, sound strategies alone are not enough
to ensure success. In our case, we also must develop the mindset necessary for continuous improvement, working towards best practices and better execution of cross-functional tasks and projects. At the same time, we must achieve improved organizational effectiveness through the development of additional business controls. Once we have captured the outlook ... we will better be able to focus
on long-range business development ...

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Pour la prochaine fois … “for next time …”

… good news and bad news wrapped in a single phrase. French class is about
to end, but here comes the homework assignment.

Foreign-language classes weren’t a great deal of fun for many high schoolers. Facing rigid courses of study geared to the requirements of standardized tests instead of real-world applicability, it was hard to get psyched up about going to class.

Norma Ellis has changed all that. Mme. Ellis, Lafarge North America’s French-language instructor, goes to great lengths to make her classes enjoyable as well as effective. “With all of the other demands on their time, people won’t come to class if they’re not challenged and involved. I work very hard to create ideas that make it fun."