Development is tailored to the individual. As a core element of the MLDP, development consists of the following items: Targeted Development Process and Plan, Training, Special Projects at Corporate Level, during or between interactions, and Annual Community Service Activity.

Targeted Development is a "best practice" process at DuPont in which employees can continuously improve their capacity to add value to the Company and increase personal job satisfaction.

Program participants are required to develop a plan based on their particular strengths, needs, long term objectives and personal considerations as it helps them succeed in their current positions while developing the needed skills for future personal and professional growth.

DuPont has adopted Six Sigma as a core operating process. From operations to logistics to Marketing and Sales, Six Sigma is a way of life at DuPont. Participants receive Six Sigma training in their first year to achieve Green Belt certification.

In addition to Six Sigma training, program participants attend two development meetings each year. Topics vary depending on input from the participants. In their second year, participants also receive leadership training designed specifically for the MLDP. Individualized training may be provided depending on the Targeted Development Plan needs.

The program office receives requests from various businesses and corporate to lead special high profile projects which MLDP participants can engage in. Although projects are not mandatory, program participants choose to take a leading role in them due to the opportunity and challenge that they provide.

In addition, participants are given ample opportunities to shape the evolution of the MLDP itself. For instance, MLDP participants have developed the program marketing strategy and collaterals, including this website.

Program participants are leaders, both inside and outside the company. As a result, they are required to engage in an annual community service activity. Program participants have done a variety of projects from helping improve marketing for a local Community Theatre, to helping our Work/Life Group internally develop a marketing plan. The activity does not have to be marketing oriented, but it does need to have a positive impact on the community.

"The MLDP provides the Imaging Technologies business a new source of high potential, highly motivated marketing talent to address our most challenging business and market opportunities. In addition, the program facilitates a smooth transition into our corporate environment by providing candidates an instant network, access and interaction with senior business leadership, and a high impact business project."

Barry M. Granger, Vice President and General Manager, DuPont Imaging Technologies