Project Management E-Learning Course for the Life Sciences industry

Dear BEDC Colleagues,

Victoria Tucker of ZB Global has offered all of us a very valuable tool at no cost. Below please find her email with instructions on how to access the Project Management E-Learning Course for the Life Sciences industry at no charge!

Thank you so very much, Victoria!
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I wanted to personally extend an invitation to your BEDC membership to go online and take our Project Management E-Learning Course for Life Sciences at no charge. This is a course that we typically offer for $395 per person.

PMI Global Registered Educational Provider
As a PMI Global Registered Educational Provider, our Project Management learning is well vetted for standards, methodology and approach. More importantly, you’ll be able to learn from one of the true gurus in Project Management – Marty Wartenberg. The course is divided into 13 different learning modules. Each module is further divided into 5-7 minute learning media clips. Whether 2pm or 2am, you can go online and learn at your own pace.

Overview of Learning
Managing projects is similar to walking a tightrope – there’s a continual need to balance and juggle the primary project variables of cost, schedule and performance. This online workshop series targets those fundamental skill sets in project management equipping project leaders to plan, monitor and execute their projects effectively, in the context and environment of the Life Science industry.

E-Learning Features include:

• Multi-Media Presentations
• Short Quizes for Understanding and Application
• Downloadable PDF 4 Color Workbooks
• Downloading Audio and Media Capability to IPod or Flash Media Device
• Library
• Approx. 17 hours to complete online.
• 17 Professional Development Units from the Project Management Institute

Where to go Online and What to Type in for the Series at No Charge
http://learn.zbglobal.com
Username: pmwelcome
Password: welcome
Technical Questions? Go to support@zbglobal.com

10b5-1 Survey Results from BEDC members

Thank you all for responding to the 10b5-1 questions. As always, a pleasure collaborating with you all.

1) Do you have a 10b5-1 Plan? Of the 12 responses, 5 companies had plans in place, and I
will also include what Ardea’s provisions in the responses below for a total of n=6.

2) What is the cooling off period after implementation?

• N/A or zero
• 60 days
• 0
• Typically 30 days though it can vary
• 60 days
• 0

3) Do you allow participation in the plan beyond section 16 officers and/or VP level staff?

• Open
• Open, though not aware of anyone below the VP level participating
• Open, but not practically speaking
• All participants have been VPs, but no actual restrictions
• Available to Mgmt/Sr Scientist level
• At the discretion of our Committee (CBO/CFO) to allow participation, i.e. key covered employees

4) Up to what % of total holdings do you allow participants to sell through the plan annually?

• 20%
• Up to 100% of vested shares (RSUs only)
• No restriction, but there are weekly volume limitations
• 10%
• Case-by-case basis
• No limits

5) Do you allow participants to exercise outside of the 10b5-1 plan, or do they practically
speaking?

• Legally allowable, but typically, no.
• If the 10b5-1 is in place, then no.
• Legally allowable, but typically, no.
• Yes, allowed, and it has occurred.
• Yes, participants can sell outside of the plan, the plan is for RSU’s only.
• Legally allowable, but typically, no, or at least subject to review by our legal team.