More new August 2008 DVDs

Awesome!  Quality Media Resources,  [200-?].  1 videodisc (20 min.: 2 videos, 10 min. each) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 study/facilitator's guide (21 p. ; 28 cm.) in container (31 x 25 x 4 cm.)
   DVD. Study guide includes bibliographical references. CD-ROM contains facilitation guide in MS Word & PDF, PowerPoint slides & slideshow, & program transcripts.
    SUMMARY:  Part 1, "A New generation at work," provides brief clips of an assortment of young people, in a wide range of occupations, expressing their attitudes about work and life in general.  Part 2, "Engaging gen Y," provides brief clips of the older people who manage and supervise them and we learn about working with young people from an older generation's perspective. Each part is 10 min. long. Stresses that everyone wants to be treated as equals, corrected respectfully, coached and mentored. It's about managing, not parenting.   DVD-4293
   Generation Y/Generation Y--Attitudes/Generation Y--Employment/ Intergenerational communication/Workshop & training package/Generation gap/Diversity in the workforce
    good.

Brian's story: you can make a difference.  American Training Resources,  [200-?].  1 videodisc (ca. 22 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + leader's guide (12 p. ; 18 cm.)
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    SUMMARY:  Jeff Bell discusses on-the-job safety and the importance of stepping in to caution someone if a situation looks dangerous. He recalls the case of his son, Brian, who was killed in a worksite accident. Jeff puts a face on the statistics that 16 Americans die everyday in the workplace. Ask yourself, "Would I be comfortable watching my child do it that way?" Everyone should watch for safety problems, ask themselves "What if?" and have the courage to speak up anytime they have a concern about themselves or others.   DVD-4298
   Industrial accidents/Industrial safety/Construction industry--Safety/Safety education
    Tearjerker. Good.

First aid: until help arrives.  American Training Resources,  [200-?].  1 videodisc (ca. 24 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + leader's guide (19 p. ; 18 cm.)
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    SUMMARY:  This video is a short reminder, rather than a full-scale training program, to review what to do when you are faced with a medical emergency.  Martin Lesperance explains and shows what to do until professional help arrives.  He covers the following: CPR, unconsciousness, heart attacks, choking, bleeding, and fractures. He includes universal precautions, such as prepare yourself mentally, and always stop and assess the scene for hazards before rushing in.   DVD-4292
   First aid in illness and injury/Medical emergencies/CPR (First aid)/Safety education

Is "good" enough?  Media Partners,  2008.  1 videodisc (ca. 4 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
   DVD. CD-ROM and DVD contain leader's guide. DVD must be played on a computer with a DVD-ROM drive to access the leader's guide.
    SUMMARY:  "The concept of "good enough" is at the heart of all mediocrity ... Combining dynamic graphics, captivating music, and striking images, this 3-minute film explores what would happen if 99.9% were the  acceptable standard of excellence"-- Container. Gives numbers for how many planes would crash, misspellings in dictionaries, newborns sent home with wrong parents, etc. if 0.1% error rate was acceptable.   DVD-4290
   Excellence/Mediocrity/Quality/Motivation (Psychology)/Session starters (Short films)
    OK. Similar to On the brink of perfection. VTC-6447.

Knock on the door: drinking & driving.  American Training Resources,  2007.  1 videodisc (ca. 6 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
   DVD.
    SUMMARY:  In this short poignant video, Jon Cummings relates the tragic story of his son Phillip's death in a car accident caused by a drunk driver in another vehicle. It is a privilege, not a right, to drive a car, and it comes with responsibility. These are choices we make.   DVD-4291
   Drunk driving/Traffic accidents/Session starters (Short films)

What's your pickle?  Media Partners,  2007.  1 videodisc (17 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
   DVD. System requirements for DVD-ROM and CD-ROM features: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint; DVD-ROM drive. DVD: Play video -- Select chapters -- Training materials -- The original pickle -- Pickle souvenirs -- Preview additional Media Partner programs -- About Media Partners -- Special thanks. CD-ROM. What's your pickle leader's guide (MS Word) -- What's your pickle leader's guide (PDF) -- Pickle progress chart (PDF) -- Pickle bucks (PDF).
    SUMMARY:  "Real life stories from companies who make a living giving the pickle!"--Container. Bob Farrell goes on the road to hear about the "pickles" (special or extra things) businesses are offering to make customers happy. Reviews the four principles that will help ensure that your customers keep coming back: service, attitude, consistency, and teamwork. Connect with your customers person to person, anticipate what they want and stay a step ahead, look for ways to delight them, and inspire yourself and others by serving with your heart. He tells about a bank, grocery store, veterinarian clinic, carpet cleaner, hotel, and hospital that did extra.   DVD-4289
   Success in business/Customer service /Farrell, Bob/Customer satisfaction
    Good. Bob is a feel-good person.