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Started planning your training for 2010 yet?

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:53:27 PST

We have just completed our review of our 2009 year in training and want to share some of the trends we have noticed to help you in planning and forecasting your training and training needs in 2010.Hot ThemesLeadership and leadership topics continue to be a strong theme into 2010, but we our noticing leadership training is more often being offered at all levels in the organization and there is

Slight delay....

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:15:29 PST

Looks like our server is down for the count in the office. Hit by a virus, and after many hours of loving care - it has to be taken away for repair.... This means we are without our contacts, calendars and certain files. So, please forgive us if we are delayed in getting back to previous emails you have sent us or if we use the phone instead of email. Luckily, we are "old school" and have kept

Holiday Office Hours

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:51:44 PST

Yes it's that time of year again.The office of Advance Corporate Training Ltd. will be closing for the holidays at 3pm on Dec 24th so our staff have a chance to get home and celebrate with their families (or get in that last minute shopping!) We will remain closed Dec 28-Jan 1, reopening in the New Year on Monday January 4th.For urgent requests during that time, please use our 24 hour contact

Master Facilitator Level 2 Rescheduling

noreply@blogger.com (Janet J) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:23:29 PST

The Master Facilitator Level 2 has been rescheduled from the original dates - November 20 - 22, 2009 to the following week November 27 - 29, 2009.MF Level 2 - November 27 - 29, 2009 - Friday, 6pm - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4pm. To register contact Caroline Armstrong at 604.521.5473 or via email events@actraining.com

Project Management Conference

noreply@blogger.com (Janet J) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:51:26 PDT

Our own Janet Dean will be speaking at the upcoming PMC - Project Managment Conference, November 17 - 19, 2009, taking place at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife, NT. This conference is sponsored by the Northwest Territories Public Works and Services. Janet will be presenting on the morning of Thursday, November 19th on the topic of "Leadership - Powered Project Management: traits of great

Master Facilitator Program

noreply@blogger.com (Janet J) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:31:42 PDT

Now that we are are all settled into our new location, here are the next dates for the Master Facilitator Program. Each level is $595.00. MF Level 1 - October 23 - 25, 2009 Friday 6pm - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4pmMF Level 2 - November 20 - 22, 2009 Friday 6pm - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4pmMF Level 3 - December 18 - 20, 2009 Friday 6pm - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 4pmAll classes will

Our Office is Moving

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:06:39 PDT

The day has come for our office move! Advance Corporate Training Ltd. will close down today at our old office at 4pm and open up Monday morning at our new location at 204-360 Edworthy Way in New Westminster. Once we get settled in, stay tuned for an announcement of our open house. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our phone systems, computer networks and personnel and records make

Advance Corporate Training welcomes new trainers for fall courses.

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:42:49 PDT

Advance Corporate Training Ltd. is proud to announce that 4 new trainers have come on board for the fall 2009 season.Carole TrilokekarCarole is a dynamic, goal-driven professional with a multi-faceted record of successes in organizational and human resource development. She brings a strong blend of business acumen, relationship building skills and leadership talents. Carole is known to drive

The pressure of summer - don't work so hard!

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:12:23 PDT

"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time." ~John LubbockDuring the summer, many workplaces operate short staffed due to employee vacations, workload reductions or staff training - during these times it is okay if you are finding it hard to stay focused and

Schedule for our Fall Courses with the Vancouver School Board

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:23:14 PDT

Advance Corporate Training is pleased to announce our new schedule of fall courses with the Vancouver School Board Community Education division. We have more than 35 courses on the schedule including returning favourites in the Project Management series and a new Certificate in Performance Coaching. Visit our database of events at http://www.actraining.com under "public courses and events" to

Get out of the HEAT and learn HOT new skills....

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:20:21 PDT

Summer is the BEST time for staff and professional development! When the scorching hot summer hits, productivity typically lowers – keep your team at their peak by training your staff this summer for the fall business rush. With Vitamin D fuelling staff, energy levels are up and the ability to retain information is increased. We at Advance Corporate Training have created a series of courses to

Do you know where you are going to?

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:04:43 PDT

As part of our special summer promo to help you know where you are going to - in terms of staffing, employee engagement, motivation and morale - Advance Corporate Training Ltd. has a limited supply of free Road Maps of BC to give away.If youwould like a copy, simply send an email to admin@actraining.com with your Name, Company Name and mailing address and we will send it off to you - just in time

We are all a "Twitter"....

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:54:47 PDT

After much resistance (after all, we really aren't that fascinating) Advance Corporate Training Ltd. is now on Twitter. Register or sign in to Twitter to follow us and you will hear our latest exploits, get great quotes on leadership, communication and training (as well as some darn good jokes) and helpful tips, tricks and traps from our program areas. And if you are one of our participants,

Open your mind to a breeze….

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:56:59 PDT

June is Fresh Air Month.It is time to clean the clutter from your mind and feel the summer breezes start to flow through you. Shake your head and de-clutter your thoughts.Here are some tips to open your mind:1. Sweep Away the Negative. Stop criticizing and putting limitations on yourself - you are wonderful just the way you are. Remember that no one is perfect. Move forward by being open to

2009 ACT Aurora Spirit of Learning Award Winner Announced

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:19:52 PDT

Advance Corporate Training (ACT) is thrilled to name Cindy Voudrach as the 2009 winner of the ACT Aurora Spirit of Learning Award. This annual award is given to a graduating student from the Management Studies program at the Inuvik campus of Aurora College. The financial award recognizes perseverance in achieving academic goals and is given to someone with a demonstrated need.“Cindy is the

New Professional Development Course for Trainers

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:22:09 PDT

Using Interactivity to Engage LearnersThis professional development course is designed for experienced trainers wishing to enhance their classroom delivery skills. Participants will discuss and explore learning activities that exercise intellectual skills, critical thinking and analysis techniques as well as being fun and creative. Participants will learn why interactivity and engagement are

New Public Course database coming soon...

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:57:28 PDT

At Advance Corporate Training Ltd., we are pleased to announce that we are in the beta testing stage of a new public course database that will allow our web visitors to better determine the ACT courses that best meet their needs, schedules and budget.All ACT public and open enrollment courses are listed in a new searchable database on our website at http://www.actraining.com/ under public courses

I know its only just Spring but its time to be thinking of Summer!

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:58:18 PDT

We are a local soft skills training company and have been delivering training in teambuilding, customer service, governance, leadership and many other topics for 19 years – this year, we are starting our summer discount program early.Each year, we pilot new courses and discount our training programs over the summer months (the quietest times for our corporate clients) to keep our team active and

Get Ready for Brain Awareness Week - March 16-22, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:44:02 PST

Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is an international campaign dedicated to advancing public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research and increasing knowledge about how the brain works. BAW is now entering its fourteenth year as a catalyst for public understanding of brain science. Aurora College has joined with Advance Corporate Training Ltd. to provide you with the following

New Fee Schedule as at April 1, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:58:01 PST

Advance Corporate Training Ltd. is pleased to announce a new service fee schedule to take effect April 1, 2009.This new fee schedule will ensure consistency and help our clients with anticipatory budgeting. "We have completely redone our fee structure" says ACT Ltd. President Janet Dean. "Fees are now broken out by activity (training, team building, strategic planning) rather than just by

What others have to say....

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:09:17 PST

As we look forward to celebrating Valentine's Day this weekend, our thoughts turn to those we love - friends, family, spouses, partners and even good clients and partners. To help get our "inside's out" in the language of love, we here at Advance Corporate Training want to share some famous thoughts on love by some of the worlds most romantic people. Feel free to share them with someone YOU

2009 Calendars Available

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:05:06 PST

As you know, each year Advance Corporate Training creates a desktop photo calendar for our clients, suppliers and friends featuring photos taken by one of our principles. This year's calendar, "Secret Beauties", features lovely art shots of the weeds and wonders beside the road, taken during a road trip to Yellowknife, NT last summer.Please drop by our office at 650 Columbia Street, New

Influencing Employee Motivation

noreply@blogger.com (Janet J) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:57:50 PDT

Are you trying to learn new ways to better motivate your employees, and help keep them a float?Did you know that the long-term payoffs of training include better morale and motivation, lower employee turnover, and better performance?By developing an awareness of your group’s training needs, you can make sure that individual employees acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to work at their

ACT On The Road

noreply@blogger.com (Janet J) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:58:52 PDT

On The Road Again!Here at the ACT office we just can't seem to sit still. From Disney to Yellowknife we are on the road again heading to BC's beautifull Capital City Victoria. We will be delivering Retail Peak courses for the Victoria Chamber of Commerce through the month of March.We will be Facilitating:Keeping the Customer Satisfied - March 10thRecruit and Retain Top Talent - March

Just released: NEW 2009 Lunch and Learn Titles

noreply@blogger.com (Janet Procure) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:01:10 PDT

As you know, Lunch and Learn Shortshops are an exciting way to keep training on the table in your organization. Advance Corporate Training Ltd. is pleased to release this series of new titles for 2009. These 6 titles are designed to be an effective year long program you can offer bi-monthly at your organization. Each session is also available as a stand alone Lunch and Learn short course. Want