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Media Releases

2011

  • Root Learning Named “Business of the Year” by The Association of Learning Providers (ISA). March 30, 2011. Read it here.
  • Root Learning Named “Purveyor of the Year” For Strategic Partnership with Outback Steakhouse. April 07, 2011. Read it here.
  • Root Learning CEO/Author Jim Haudan Shares Concepts from The Art of Engagement: Bridging the Gap Between People and Possibilities at ASTD 2011 International Conference & Exposition. May 19, 2011. Read it here.
  • Root CEO/Author Jim Haudan Presents The Art of Engagement: Inspiring People, Creating Change, And Making A Difference at TEDxBGSU. September 13, 2011. Read it here.
  • Root Honored on 2011 Great Place to Work Best Workplaces in America List by Entrepreneur Magazine. October 18, 2011. Read it here.

2010

  • Root Learning Named “Purveyor of the Year” for Strategic Partnership with Outback Steakhouse. April 07, 2010. Read it here.
  • Root Learning Honored on Great Place to Work® Rankings: 2010 Best Small & Medium Workplaces Presented by Entrepreneur® Underscoring Employee Trust in the Workplace. September 08, 2010. Read it here.

2009

  • Root Learning Named 8th Best Small Company to Work for in America by the Great Place to Work Institute. 5th Consecutive Year on Esteemed List!. July 07, 2009. Read it here.
  • Wall Street Journal and Winning Workplaces Recognize Top Small Employers with Exceptional Workplaces: Winners Announced Today in The Wall Street Journal. September 28, 2009. Read it here.

2008

  • Interactive Workshop Teaches Managers How to Build Engaged Teams That Deliver Results. April 18, 2008. Read it here.
  • Root Learning Launches Compass Manager Development Program. April 18, 2008. Read it here.
  • Root Learning to Reveal Employee Engagement Strategies in New Book: The Art of Engagement: Bridging the Gap Between People and Possibilities.. July 30, 2008. Read it here.

2007

  • Root Learning Honored as One of the 50 Best Places to Work: Third Consecutive Year Strategic Learning Company Named by SHRM and Great Place To Work Institute. June 25, 2007. Read it here.
  • Root Learning Launches Compass Manager Development Program: Interactive Workshop – Root Learning and the Marcus Buckingham Company to Develop Online Course for the Simply Strengths Experience: Hampton Hotels Collaborates with Solution Development as First Customer. July 24, 2007. Read it here.

Past Events

2011

  • ASTD TechKnowledge, San Jose
    February 2 - 4, 2011
    David Serdynski, Managing Director, Root Learning; and Jeff Seevers, Root Learning Digital Interactive Group
    February 2011
  • Public and Evaluator Session: Experience the full 2-day program and get certified as a Compass Manager
    May 18-19, Chicago, IL.
    May 2011
  • ASTD 2011 International Conference & Expo, Orlando Booth #1803
    May 22 - 25, 2011
    May 2011
  • The Art of Engagement: Bridging the Gap Between People and Possibilities
    Tuesday, May 24, 10:00 - 11:15am at ASTD 2011
    Presented by Jim Haudan, CEO, Root Learning
    May 2011
  • Lunch and Learn sessions: 2.5 hour preview of the Compass Program for potential buyers
    May 25, Orlando
    May 2011
  • HR Forum Pre-event workshop: Managers in the Middle: Connecting Leadership, the Frontline, and Your Business Strategy
    June 5, Stone Mountain, GA
    June 2011
  • The Expert Access Radio Show Interview
    July 31 Jim Haudan talks about his book "The Art of Engagement: Bridging the Gap Between People and Possibilities"
    July 2011
  • ASTD Southwest Learning Summit & Exposition
    Plano Centre 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas 75074
    Tuesday, August 9 8:00-5:00
    August 2011
  • CLO & Talent Management Forum Pre-event workshop. Frontline Managers: The Lynchpins to Unleashing Business Results
    Irving, Texas
    September 2011
  • The CLO & Talent Management Forum
    September 11-13, 2011 at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort in Dallas, TX
    Gary Magenta
    September 2011
  • The Art of Engagement – Inspiring People, Creating Change, and Making a Difference
    Bowling Green, OH
    Jim Haudan
    September 2011
  • Chicago Strategy Execution Forum
    Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, IL
    October 2011
  • Boston Learn & Lunch Session
    Boston, MA
    October 2011
  • Boston Learn & Lunch Session
    Boston, MA
    October 2011
  • Washington DC Learn & Lunch Session
    Washington DC
    October 2011
  • Washington DC Learn & Lunch Session
    Washington DC
    October 2011
  • Houston Strategy Execution Forum
    Downtown Aquarium Houston, TX
    November 2011
  • Houston Strategy Execution Forum
    Houston, TX
    November 2011
  • New York City Strategy Execution Forum
    New York City, NY
    November 2011
  • Public Evaluator Session
    Sylvania, OH
    December 2011

2010

  • “Connecting Learning Beyond the Buffet”
    Learning Solutions Conference and Expo
    Presented by Jeff Seevers, Business Developer, Digital Interactive Group, Root Learning
    March 2010
  • Compass Lunch & Learn, Chicago, IL
    Gary Magenta, Senior Vice President, Root Learning; and Alison Lazenby, Senior Solutions Advisor, Compass, Root Learning
    May 2010
  • “Getting Real on ROI: The Hampton Story”
    ASTD International Conference & Expo
    Presented by Gina Valenti, Senior Director Brand Culture and Internal Communications, Hilton Hotels Corporation; and Rich Berens, President, Root Learning
    May 2010
  • “Connecting Strategy and People to Get Results”
    Advantage Performance Group Breakfast Briefing
    Presented by David Kalman, Managing Director, Root Learning; Jim Haudan, CEO, Root Learning; and Charlie Piscitello, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, PETCO
    May 2010
  • “Bridging the Gap Between People and Possibilities”
    Enterprise Engagement Alliance Networking Expo
    Presented by Jim Haudan, CEO, Root Learning
    June 2010
  • Compass Lunch & Learn, UK
    Gary Magenta, Senior Vice President, Root Learning; and Alison Lazenby, Senior Solutions Advisor, Compass, Root Learning
    July 2010
  • Compass Open Buyer’s Session, NY
    November 3
    Gary Magenta, Senior Vice President, Root Learning; and Alison Lazenby, Senior Solutions Advisor, Compass Root Learning
    November 2010
  • ASTD Twin Cities Conference, St. Paul RiverCentre
    November 9 - 10
    Jeff Seevers, Root Learning Digital Interactive Group
    November 2010

2009

  • “Changing How We Change”
    Root Learning Change Summit
    Presented by Rich Berens, President, Root Learning; and Jim Haudan, CEO, Root Learning
    June 2009
  • “A Proven Process to Connect Strategy and People – and Get Results!”
    Human Capital Leadership Forum 2009, Argyle Executive Forum
    Panelists: Glenn Kaufman, Senior Vice President, Global Organization Planning & Development, LexisNexis; and Sue Tsokris, Vice President & General Manager Global Business Ventures, PepsiCo, Inc.
    Panel Facilitator: Rich Berens, President, Root Learning

    October 2009