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TGR Exclusive: Playing it Safe in the Store and at Home

James Mellgren — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

It's not the sexiest job in the store, nor does it lead directly to sales, although ultimately it can affect sales if left unattended. It can be one of the greatest services you can offer your customers, even though when done well, they will never even know.

Whirlpool Expands Education Opportunities

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

The Whirlpool Corp. Design+Development Group (D+DG) is now offering an additional continuing education unit (CEU) course as part of its curriculum for industry architects.

Great Relationships Are the Key to Great Events

Kathy Cattoor — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Creating a great event necessitates ongoing communication and interaction between the sales department and the meeting planner that may continue well after an event has taken place. With companies restricting travel budgets and the number of destination meetings being reduced, it is more important than ever for both planners and salespeople to stay engaged with each other through personal interaction.

Great Beginnings: Mindy Lane, Alltel Wireless

Victoria Phillips — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

From mixing chemicals to lobbying on the Senate floor, follow this Training summer series and find out how some of the field's best trainers got their start.

How did YOU Get Into Training?

Victoria Phillips — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

A summer series on how trainers got their start. Check back twice a week for new trainers and new stories.

Behind the Book: Q & A Podcast with "Reboot! Your Working Relationships" author Marcia Feola

Victoria Phillips — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Whether they're reading an excerpt or answering questions get up close and personal with your favorite Training authors. Check back every week for some new insight and a new podcast.

The 5 Hot Buttons of Videoconference Space Design

David A. McNell — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

As the economic slowdown continues and non-critical business travel budgets are reduced, videoconferencing is becoming an acceptable alternative.

Indian Engineering Grads Want To Work In IT

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Management consultancies and financial services—which were once among the top choices—have declined in desirability largely due to the global economic crisis.

Behind the Book

Victoria Phillips — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Whether they're reading an excerpt or answering questions get up close and personal with your favorite Training authors. Check back every week for some new insight and a new podcast.

The 5 Hot Buttons of Videoconference Space Design

David A. McNell — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

As the economic slowdown continues and non-critical business travel budgets are reduced, videoconferencing is becoming an acceptable alternative.

TrendWatch: The Future of Informal Learning

Emma King — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

To compete with students whose attention span is used to animated interaction, formal training needs to be complimented with dynamic and stimulating attributes that engage learners on key issues being presented.

New Partnership Gives Green Education a Boost

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

GreenPlumbers and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) have partnered to combine the UA's training programs with the GreenPlumbers marketing and accreditation network.

Nielsen: Consumers Trust Online Opinions

Adweek Staff — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

When it comes to trust, personal recommendations and consumer opinions posted online are most valued by consumers worldwide.

Fraser makes way for 'new generation' at Penguin

Philip Jones — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Helen Fraser, outgoing managing director of Penguin, has said a "phalanx of 40-plus talent" is ready to drive the company forward for the next 15 years, with her successor Tom Weldon set "to lead the next Penguin revolution."

Priority Number One: Food Safety and Training

Anita Watts — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Food safety can be summarized in two words: health code. The top priority that concession operators must adhere to is their state or local health-code guidelines in regards to food safety and preparation.

Behind the Book: Podcast with "Bad Apples: How to Manage Difficult Employees" author Terry Sember

Victoria Phillips — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Whether they're reading an excerpt or answering questions get up close and personal with your favorite Training authors. Check back every week for some new insight and a new podcast.

TD Bank Uses CA$H to Facilitate Career Advancement

Sarah Boehle — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

From the To 125 e-newsletter

On-Demand Training Sees a Fast-Forward Trend

Paul Holtz — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

A faltering economy has forced a shift in training delivery. Are you ahead of the curve?

Clues and Blueprints—Cool Tools for Training Pros

Roger Addison, Carol Haig, and Lynn Kearny — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

It's time you reframe your role from order-taker to trusted advisor. Are you up to the challenge?

Everything DiSC Pulse: Relevance of Training—A Result That Might Surprise You

Mark Scullard and Jeffrey Sugerman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

What would you pick as your top three training courses?