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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