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Remote Training Tip Sheet
In the old days, not bombing as a trainer was relatively simple. These days—in the era of remote training—it's a little trickier. Hosted technologies provide an easy solution to this new challenge.
Employee Monitoring: They're Watching You…
More companies are monitoring their employees' computer usage. But these surveillance techniques, including software that can record everything from screen captures to keystrokes, are only as powerful as the quality—and transparency—of the policies and training that support them.
Productivity Coach's Corner: How Goals Work
Goal setting is a really simple—and very important—process.
Channeling Change
Successful change management isn't as mysterious a process as you think it is. Sometimes all it takes is a knack for developing your company’s entrepreneurs.
Incentives You Can Bank On
Financial institutions use awards as sales inducements and community involvement as a stimulus to growth.
Fuel for Change: Incentive Inspiration at the Pump
The soaring cost of gas has caused companies to use more incentives—and even alter their working structures—to keep employees happy and productive.
Incentive Encounters: Motivation in the Making
While the incentive industry has evolved greatly, it's still young. We are still making the rules, defining the landscape and redefining the lines as innovations and new ways of thinking are applied.
On the Edge: It's Change (not Time) That Should Be Rewarded
Have we outgrown rewarding employees for simply staying put? What are the new metrics for rewarding loyalty in a Gen-Y world?
Do the Right Thing: Corporate Social Responsibility
REI, Patagonia and Pitney Bowes show that social and environmental responsibility bring plenty of rewards.
Incentive Interview: Dan Ariely Rationalizes the Irrational
You're invited to a friend's house for dinner. Being the gracious guest you are, you bring a lovely bottle of wine. Let's say you up the ante a bit and bring that same lovely bottle of wine plus a monetary gift. An even more gracious gesture?
Incentive Award: Baselworld's Swiss Movement
In April, Baselworld set the watch industry in motion.
The Gif t (Card) of Wellness
Here's a potent carrot for health and wellness incentives.
Sneak Peak: 2008 Survey of Buying Power
The mother lode of data is back—retooled and better than ever.
Embracing the Future With Sales 2.0
In today's Web 2.0 world, your customer often knows almost as much about your company's products as your sales reps do.
Smart Presentations: About Those Butterflies
September 04, 2008
Have a big meeting or sales presentation to give? Don't let those "butterflies" get in the way. Turn that nervous energy into your delivery power with these tips from Broadway.
New Books Shed Green Light on Eco-Practices
September 01, 2008
Tradeshow Marketing Begets Tradeshow Attendance, Study Shows
August 18, 2008

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Our Editor Suggests
Market Data Bible Returns for '08
September 05, 2008 Following a three-year absence, the Survey of Buying Power—a compendium of nationwide consumer data—has returned for 2008.
The ABCD of Motivation
August 22, 2008 Harvard study condenses motivation factors into four drives.

  
Clear and to the Point
August 19, 2008 8 Psychological Principles to Produce Brilliant PowerPoint Presentations (Oxford University Press, $17.95)


Negotiation Genius
August 18, 2008 (Bantam Books, $15.00)



  
2nd Annual Brand Building For Banks & Financial Services Conference
Sept. 08 - Sept. 09, 2008
Chicago
, IL
With hundreds of financial institutions across North America and similar product offerings rolling out every day, consumers find themselves choosing banking services with nothing more than a gut feeling about a particular brand. In a world where similar bank services are extremely ubiquitous, how can one bank compete with another for customers? The struggle for uniqueness comes with an economic downturn in 2008. The credit crunch coupled with the wave of bank conglomerates will produce an environment in which branding executives will have to prioritize in order to keep their missions on track, their marketing budgets in line, and their customers confident. This premium marcus evans event will explore how to build brand strength through knowledgeable, executive-level speakers, and cutting-edge topics to stay ahead of the competition and increase sales revenues.

The Motivation Show
Sept. 23 - Sept. 25, 2008
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Attend The Motivation Show, where you'll find the world's largest collection of NEW ideas to improve performance, stimulate sales and reward service. Register online before Sept. 15 and your badge is just $20 ($40 at the door) at www.motivationshow.com.

Live Webcast: How Learning Management Solutions Help Meet Standards Body Compliance and Government Regulatory Requirements
Sept. 24 - Sept. 24, 2008
Online

Join Training Magazine on September 24th at 2pm EST for this free, live, interactive Web Seminar sponsored by Intelladon and hear from industry experts including a case study in the manufacturing sector, regarding how learning management solutions can help your organization maintain ISO compliance. Attend this online-only event and learn how new initiatives can help you track employee documentation to stay in compliance.

Sales & Marketing Management Virtual Trade Show
Oct. 02 - Oct. 02, 2008
Online

What are the technologies and business processes that will help your sales thrive in the new digital world? Get a real, in the field, look at the technologies and strategies you have been researching. Hear from our experts about the topics that will affect your planning. Meet virtually with different companies, ask questions and get the answers you need to make informed decisions. In conjunction with Sales & Marketing Management, this Virtual Trade Show will give sales and marketing executives the knowledge they need to evaluate a wide array of products, services, and solutions.

Training's Technology in Action Conference
Nov. 11 - Nov. 14, 2008
San Jose
, CA
Learn enterprise-level strategies and best practices for deploying effective learning technologies. Hosted by learning-tool research guru Bryan Chapman, attend to see award-winning learning—in action—first hand.

Training Magazine Institute 2008
Dec. 03 - Dec. 05, 2008
Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa
Orlando, FL
Training Magazine Institute brings you the most popular face-to-face skill-building certificate programs from Training magazine, including certificates for classroom training, e-learning, strategy building, and more.