FAQs

The important thing is not to stop questioning.

Albert Einstein said the above, and we believe it to be brilliantly simple advice. Thank you, Mr. Einstein, for this and yet another enthusiastic endorsement of sorts.

Who is Root Learning?

We're a unique collective of people, the likes of which you won't find anywhere else in the consulting arena. We are a global team of 75 educators, trainers, artists, designers, writers, technology specialists, designers, scientists and business strategists.

What do you mean by "Global Team?"

Aside from our home base in the United States - Toledo, Ohio - we currently maintain an office in Chicago, Illinois and European branches in London, England and Zurich, Switzerland. We have extensive experience with European companies, having custom-designed solutions for both local and global business the world over.

Can Root Learning products and services work in any language and culture?

Yes, quite easily so. Our use of pictures, dialogue and data works well toward transcending language and cultural barriers. Therefore our methodologies lend themselves quite effectively to engaging and connecting people around the globe.

What is Root Learning's value proposition?

We believe our primary value resides in our proprietary combination of the consultative process for engaging people, and our unique set of learning tools. With this dynamic duo, we're able to effectively speed up the launch of your strategic initiative by consciously connecting the way people learn with their daily work lives. We know that understanding unlocks the desire and capability within people to be accountable, and to tap into the meaning and purpose that comes from being part of something bigger than ourselves. That we act so effectively on this knowledge - whether applying it to your business or to our own daily efforts - is finally where our value proposition lives.

What products and services does Root Learning offer?

This is addressed in our How We Do It page, but the short answer is...we offer consultative custom learning solutions, including e-Learning, Root Learning Map® modules, simulations, and many others.

What kinds of results can Root Learning's offerings bring?

Engaged employees, from boardroom to mailroom. Better still, these results are measurable as well.

While it can be somewhat of a challenge to isolate and attribute certain specific behavior changes solely to our efforts, client feedback consistently indicates we help them bring new ideas and changes to life more quickly than anticipated.

For example, we created pre- and post-conference surveys to measure staff understanding of a new sales model we helped to introduce at GlaxoSmithKline. Key results? Understanding of the division's goal and its rationale shifted from 46% to 82%. Sales representatives' understanding shifted from 58% to an impressive 90%. Managers' understanding of their role in executing the plan shifted from 19% "high to very high" to 83%. We can do this for you too.

For an overview of our results, please review our case studies. For additional results, please contact us.

Has Root Learning worked with smaller companies?

Yes. We've worked with companies, business units, or teams employing as few as 100 people, applying the same methodologies we use for companies of 500,000, especially and specifically adapted to fit each. And why not? Organizations large and small face similar problems, with common barriers to engagement. Root Learning provides solutions to bring those barriers down.

Has Root Learning worked with Trade Unions and Councils?

Trade Councils and Unions have often partnered with client companies in the projects we've facilitated for them, leading to a greater understanding of project objectives and support.

Now, what was that other germane bit of wisdom that Albert Einstein imparted?

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." Until companies of every sort and size apply his first bit of advice 24/7, we hope they keep this one in mind, as well as Root Learning's expertise in helping companies think, work and achieve differently.