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Anthony Scott

Current Work Setting

Owner and operator of a one-man dental laboratory generating 3 to 10 cases per week performing every step of the denture making process.

Potential Population Effected:

Dentists, patients, dental supply houses and competing laboratories within the rural and metropolitan areas of Atlanta Ga.

Area of Focus:

Expansion of business and training of new workers through the use of technology and best practices.

Explanation of Problem:

The problems I face begin with financing of expansion, and creating training material that can be effective for all learning styles to accommodate employees and can be accessible before and during actual real-time work activities.

Define Variables:

· Monetary amount for success of expansion

· Number of employees and learning styles

· Learning period of each employee

· Effectiveness of learning material and method

Research Questions:

What are the major factors that will determine a successful level of learning that increases business productivity to a self-sustaining level?

How can technology be successfully implemented to create a reasonable time frame for successful learning transfer.