Last Update
22 October 2003
11 September 2001
/2003 PCD Awards
Extraordinary PCD Tool Category
SUBMISSION FORM
Extraordinary PCD Tools are new technologies (tools, products, protocol) that were not previously available commercially or otherwise. Innovative PCD Tools and Techniques are things that facilitate embedding support into other software, act as "agents" to deliver decision support at the time of need, integrate disparate end-user software, help anticipate and resolve performance challenges, use general inference techniques to eliminate complexity, reduce the need for conventional IT support, replace more conventional means of support, and the like. These can be new components of existing PCD Tools and Techniques if they are sufficiently unique.
Excellent examples of Extraordinary Performance Centered Design Tools are those that facilitate creating and integrating performance support environments, such as alternate interfaces, merging disparate systems (via interface integration, middleware, agents, and the like); capturing and disseminating business processes and best practices; embedding “wizards” and other productivity enhancers into existing systems; providing decision support and workflow support; providing resources to quickly troubleshoot problems, answer customer questions, and the like. Any tool that clearly stands head-and-shoulders above the rest in its category - or that defines a unique category - for enhancing the creation of EPSS / Performance-Centered Solutions is a candidate for an Extraordinary PCD Tool. Hardware and hardware devices that fit this description are also candidates.
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Product / Component Name & Brief Description:
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Provide the Extraordinary PCD Tool's name and a brief description (50 words maximum).
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Vendor:
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Provide vendor name, address, phone, and, email. Indicate "same as above" if this is the case.
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Operating Environment:
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Describe the computer operating system, technical environment, system resource requirements, ancillary software if applicable) , etc.
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Product/Component Detailed Description:
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Provide a detailed description of your Extraordinary PCD Tool (400 words max). Explain how it helps to create performance-centered systems and what is unique about the tool.
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Product use:
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List/describe who uses the tool and for what purpose (400 words max).
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Deliverables provided and samples:
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When PCD developers use the tool, exactly what do they produce; i.e., what is the deliverable (200 words max)? Provide access to at least one sample deliverable (preferably more than one) and describe the results achieved (i.e., how is performance supported and how is using such solutions better than alternatives (300 words max)?
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What difference does this tool make?
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What difference does your tool/product/component make with respect to supporting performance; i.e. why should we care about it (300 words max)?
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What else makes this tool extraordinary?
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Describe anything else that contributes to this being an extraordinary entry (200 words maximum).
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NOTES AND REMINDERS
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Fees:
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Please enclose your non-refundable US $550 entry fee in the form of a check made out to EPSScentral LLC, or organize payment through PayPal (www.paypal.com).
Should your entry win an award, you are responsible for all additional costs associated with attending the conference, awards presentation, and demonstration session at Online Learning 2003 in Los Angeles.
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Permission to Publish
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Entering the competition constitutes permission to publish your submission on the web. Please signify your understanding and acceptance of this requirement by signing the publication release form.
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Submission details:
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Please provide:
 6 copies of your HTML submission using the above template 6 copies of any supporting media to provide judges with a live experience (URL, CD, Video, DVD). If you are providing a secure link, please provide 6 (six) logins and passwords. Your non-refundable check for $550.00 made out to EPSScentral LLC, or the equivalent transaction completed via PayPal. Your signed permission form (see below). Send to: 2003 PCD Awards
c/o EPSScentral LLC
6909 Pacific Lane
Annandale, VA 22003-5936
All materials must be postmarked by July 15, 2003. If paying via PayPal, transaction must be complete by July 15, 2003.
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Contact Gary Dickelman at:
703-622-9747
gdickelman@epsscentral.com
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Permission to publish:
Please print this section, sign, date, and include the hard copy with your submission.
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PUBLICATION RELEASE FORM
Please print, sign, date, and mail the release form with your entry.
Entry Title:
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I hereby grant permission to the 2003 PCD Awards administrators and sponsors to publish my entry in whole or in part, in electronic or print media, with attribution. Publication purposes include sharing news of the competition's results and providing inspirational models of innovative performance-centered designs to further interest in, and development of, the field of Performance-Centered Design.
Signed: _______________________________________
Date: __________________
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