Thanks for diverse article

Thank you for publishing the article titled, “Running across different cultures,” in both the print and online versions of Horizons (Volume 12, Issue 5, 2007). This was a very nice and interesting article that not only displayed the diversity we have within our company, but also showed how our business and our personal lives can go together.

Antoinette Damen
Netherlands Branch Office

Looking for a change of pace

I would like to echo the thoughts found in Dennis Blumenthal’s letter to the editor, which was published in Horizons magazine, Volume 12, Issue 5, 2007 (print and online versions).

It seems that we, as employees, are bombarded with various information on personal aspects of our business and on the latest corporate programs and initiatives. This is all well and good, but what I see missing is what Dennis mentioned – our products.

It appears that we have forgotten what we do here at Rockwell Collins. We build the finest commercial and military avionics in the world. That is not something that should take a back seat to all of the corporate programs, human interest articles, or personality profiles. We build avionics.

Seeing more focus including product profiles with photos, when possible, in future issues and also in other company communications would be a nice change of pace.

Stuart “Skip” Scott
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Well-rounded education important

The article about Nan Mattai, which was published in Horizons online , Volume 12, Issue 5, 2007, once again highlighted the importance of a well-rounded education. Reading about how she made her way through college, and how she is using her ability to ask questions in the business world was very inspiring.

Furthermore, it also was very encouraging to learn how Nan has found a way to balance time between her family and her career at Rockwell Collins.

Thank you for this well-written article.

Agni Skafidas
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Excellent food for thought

I just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoy reading about the members of our leadership team and how their hard work has helped them fulfill their dreams. The articles that have been included in the online version of Horizons magazine also help me know more about our leaders as people.

The story about Nan Mattai, which was included in Volume 12, Issue 5, 2007, was very inspiring. I’m glad she went into detail. The analogy of our goals being restricted only by glass is excellent food for thought.

We all search for inspiration. Thanks for finding it within our organization.

Jerry Varghese
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Time-lined portrayal compelling

I am an individual interested in how we can best purvey appreciation for living with a scientific methodology, and how we might best relate the results of the sciences to our world.

I found your time-lined portrayal of Nan Mattai, senior vice president of Engineering and Technology at Rockwell Collins, compelling. This article - published in Horizons online (Volume 12, Issue 5, 2007) - invites readers to similarly strive to consistently define what's important.

Thank you.

John Day 
Cedar Rapids, Iowa