Benedict XVI Follows the Papal Selection from Castel Gandolfo on TV



What a strange set of circumstances, an absolute anomaly in the history of the Catholic Church. A Pope emeritus following the Cardenal Conclave in which his successor will be chosen. On TV.

Almost a fortnight ago, Pope Benedict XVI started his season of rest and contemplation away from Rome. The retiring Pope can currently be found at the Castel Gandolfo, the pontifical summer residence, where he has been since his resignation came into effect on the 28th of February at 8pm.

It has been reported that his closest counsellors suggested that his presence at the vatican during the conclave could influence the vote and be counterproductive to the process.

To this end, Pope Benedict XVI has had to refer to the same mode of communication as the rest of us to hear updates from the Conclave and Holy See: his television.

According to intimate sources, the outgoing Pope is attentively following press releases from Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi, through which he is provided with all updates and details coming out of the Vatican during the election of the new Pontiff.

As such, the German has been following the process just as every other person curious about the goings on of the Sistine Chapel.

He will, however, have the privilege of attending the papal coronation of the new Holy Father. And so we have a new image for the history books: two Popes, face to face, for the first time ever. An impressive milestone for both catholicism and humanity.

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New York, London, Paris, Frankfurt and Geneva: International Quality Conventions organized by Business Initiative Directions



Many companies have expressed their preferences in attending International Quality Conventions in leading cities such as Geneva, Paris, Madrid, Frankfurt, London and New York.

Votes for these cities are compilied through questionnaires carried out annually by B.I.D. among honorary members to define new candidates.


QC100 TQM, a perfect model designed and improved by Business Initiative Directions


The engineers Federico Neussner, Antonino Martínez and Enrique Llorente, along with the President of Business Initiative Directions, Jose E. Prieto, direct BID's permanent council in charge of continuous improvement of the QC100 model, in collaboration with a highly qualified team of engineers whose experience allow constant update of the TQM.

This highly technical tool for the management of models of communication with clients, suppliers and employees, alows general managers of companies awarded by B.I.D. to manage the areas of Customer Satisfaction and Human Resources.


"Marketing Boomerang", the way to success in your business


Boomerang is a marketing action in which a small investment, in this case printing the logo of the award on the company's marketing materials, will return to the company as profit.

For over 20 years, B.I.D. has been receiving information showing the increase in sales in companies which have used the logo of the award.


Quality Mix, the great innovation of B.I.D.



Quality Mix is a concept of multitasking in quality culture management with the aim of overcome competition. In 1984, the founder of Business Initiative Directions (B.I.D.), Jose E. Prieto, created the pioneering Quality Mix concept.

In past decades, through its continued process of innovation, Business Initiative Directions has succeeded in becoming one of the first four world-wide organizations to implement Quality Culture in top local, national, continental and global companies.


The History of Business initiative Directions


Business Initiative Directions (B.I.D) was founded in 1986 by the creator of the first QC100 TQM model as well as the Quality Mix Program, José E. Prieto.

Along with a coalition of international partners, B.I.D. seeks to promote, share and implement Quality Culture in leading companies worldwide.


Geothermic Solution (USA) received the Category Diamond Trophy given by Business Initiative Directions in New York city

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Prof. Bohdan M. Zakiewicz, chairman of Geothermic Solution, LLC,USA, and Ms. Joanna Goslicka, received the Category Diamond Trophy at the International Quality Summit given by Mr. Jose E. Prieto, President of Business Initiative Directions.

B.I.D. is proposing the nomination of Prof. Bohdan Zakiewicz for the Nobel Prize for a lifetime career dedicated to scientific solutions for saving energy in the coming centuries.



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