Making an Impact by Learning from Others: An Interview with Darlene Van Tiem

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Patricia Radakovich

Darlene Van Tiem, CPT, CPLP, is associate professor emeritus, performance improvement and instructional design, University of Michigan Dearborn, and is on the faculty of Capella University. She was formerly training director at AT&T Yellow Pages (Midwest) and... More »

Remain a Road Warrior; Avoid Becoming Road Kill

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Melissa Westmoreland

During the times I have worked as a traveling training professional, Ive heard two common remarks: Wowyou have such a fun job! and I dont see how you do it. Many people who do not travel often think the job is quite glamorous, and if you do it right, it can bemaybe not ... More »

Is Consulting the Life for You?

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Joel Gendelman

Consulting is one of the greatest professions in the universe. If you handle it right, you can live in that special corner of the world that youve dreamed about, do what you enjoy most, have more free time than you can imagine, and make a good living while youre at it. ... More »

Lessons from Hollywood: How Reality TV Prepared Me for a Career in Training

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Allison Deutch

One year ago I decided to make a career change. After working in reality television for eight years, I was ready for new challenges. A career in the entertainment industry became less appealing to me, and I wanted to do something differentand more meaningful. I joined A... More »

Ten Steps to a Website That Works

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Polly Hyatt

Forget the one-minute elevator speech. When prospective customers visit your website, you have 20 seconds or less to get their attention. If you're successful, your well-crafted website can be a valuable tool to snag new clients and keep existing clients coming back. Ho... More »