http://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/en-usTue, 16 Sep 2008 14:40:52 GMTParadigm LearningParadigm Learninghttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/images/ctgr-5149.jpghttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/This podcast is about how organizations can effectively leverage the power of discovery learning methods like business games, simulations and other highly experiential communications approaches to address issues such as talent management, business acumen, leadership and organizational change.This podcast is about how organizations can effectively leverage the power of discovery learning methods like business games, simulations and other highly experiential communications approaches to address issues such as talent management, business acumen, leadership and organizational change.Paradigm LearningiPressroom.comnonohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?c=8889&id=1235Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:40:52 GMTnohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?c=8889&id=1234Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:37:30 GMTnohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?id=1125Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:15:53 GMTnohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?id=1124Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:01:11 GMTnohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?id=1117Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:29:26 GMTnohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?id=1150Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:27:28 GMTnohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?id=1123Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:50:41 GMTnohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?id=1126Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:55:26 GMTAndy Smith, Vice President, Paradigm LearningThe 5 critical business acumen skills your salespeople need. Skill #1 - Gain access to senior executives and have meaningful, insightful conversations. This is the second podcast in a series of podcasts on business acumen for your salespeople. The ability to gain access to senior executives and have meaningful, insightful conversations will be the topic of this podcast. Andy Smith, vice president of Paradigm Learning, will discuss: „X What¡¦s keeping sales reps from making these connections with higher levels in their accounts? „X What are the ground-level consequences for the sales rep who does not have access and relationships at the senior level? „X What are some tangible things a sales rep could do to connect with a senior executive and ultimately become an advocate? nohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?id=1118Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:48:40 GMTA major U.S. healthcare insurance carrier formulated a powerful two-part mission: to transform its business and industry. In just four months, all 6,000 company employees had taken part in an innovative discovery learning session designed to help them build support and enthusiasm for these strategic changes. Join Jan John, Director of Strategic Workforce Planning and Executive Development for Regence, and Kurt Hine, Executive Vice President of Sales with Paradigm Learning, as they talk about: • How Regence is going to transform health care and reduce waste, confusions and threats for its members • How constant changes in today’s business environment require employees to quickly grasp the impact and concepts of new initiatives • The learning methodology used to communicate Regence’s message to it’s employees Creating a Highly Engaged Learning Environment Jan John, Director of Strategic Workforce Planning and Executive Development for Regencenohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?c=8890&id=917Tue, 13 May 2008 00:01:18 GMTElizabeth Bryant, Director of Leadership Development for Southwest Airlines and Kristan Evans, Director of Marketing for Paradigm Learning.Southwest Airlines has had 33 straight years of profitability, and has become widely recognized for the motivating culture it creates for employees and its dedication to customer service. As we all know, these past 33 years have not been easy for the airline industry and many airlines suffered from the massive jump in fuel prices and economic recessions after 1973. Many airlines have merged or declared bankruptcy. So what makes the difference at Southwest? Join Elizabeth Bryant, director of leadership development for Southwest Airlines, and Kristan Evans, director of marketing with Paradigm Learning, as they talk with Southwest Airlines about the development of its wildly popular business game that teaches business acumen training to non-financials. They will also discuss the 4 magic numbers that drives their strategy, but how they handle organizational change along the journey. Financial literacy programs have been implemented to Southwest employees over the past several years to ensure that all employees, at all levels, understand not only the company’s business and financial objectives but also how their individual jobs impact the bottom line. The Southwest Airlines Story: Business Acumen Keeps Them Flying High in Profitsnohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?id=704Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMTSteve Sullivan, CVM, International Paper and Robb GomezSuccessful sales professionals don’t just sell—they possess a deep understanding of their clients’ financial and strategic issues. These professionals speak confidently about how their products or services affect success. They are not only sales professionals, but business professionals as well. International Paper uses a business simulation to build the business acumen of its sales force. The simulation is part of the company’s Customer Value Management process, which recently won a Stevie® Awards for Best Sales Training Program. Help Your Sales Team Win More Dealsnohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?c=8889&id=695Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:15:14 GMTDuring this podcast we will explore the trends of corporate learning emphasizing the latest in the world of discovery learning. In this episode, Catherine J. Rezak, chairman and cofounder of Paradigm Learning will spend some time talking with Tom Dell, national manager of training and development and dean of the corporate university for Hyundai Motor America. Hyundai has been a client of Paradigm Learning since 2004 and uses many of their business games and simulations to educate its employees on critical business issues such as business acumen, talent leadership and leadership accountability. Today, Tom and Cathy will be discussing the importance of leadership accountability and how Hyundai built their leadership development initiatives around three overall accountabilities: 1.) attract and retain employees; 2.) engage employees; and 3.) direct impact of Hyundai’s business results. Hear about the highlights of a list of leadership accountability principles that Hyundai uses that can help guide managers through the accountabilities that will be discussed during the podcast.nohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?c=8892&id=658Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:24:05 GMTLearn why companies like Verizon Information Services, Expedia and Southwest Airlines point to managerial accountability for talent management as a high learning priority. In this podcast, Kurt Hine, EVP of sales at Paradigm Learning, discusses the company’s client research around the topic of talent leadership. Hear about the three overall talent leadership accountabilities and learn how discovery learning helps managers see the big picture and develop their own talent management action plan.nohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?c=8892&id=568Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:23:32 GMTParadigm Learning PodcastParadigm Learning co-founders Ray Green and Cathy Rezak talk about the company’s beginning – and the excitement and challenges of growing the business. Learn how advertising concepts played into the development of Paradigm Learning's products. Ray and Cathy share "the wild ride" of how the company grew from one client, to providing training programs to over half the Fortune 500, starting with Zodiak®: The Game of Business Finance and Strategy. As chief executive officer, Ray is responsible for directing Paradigm Learning’s overall vision and for overseeing its financial health, including securing and managing banking and investor relationships. He has been quoted extensively in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, CFO Magazine and Business Week about Paradigm Learning's approach to corporate education, including business and financial literacy for all employees. He also was interviewed on CNN Headline News about this subject. Cathy Rezak is chairman of the board, focusing on variety of projects, most notably in the areas of new product development, marketing and client relations. She is a frequent speaker at corporate learning events, including the American Society of Training and Development's (ASTD) annual conferences. She has appeared on CNN Financial News and has had articles published in such journals as Strategic Communication Management, The Journal of Organizational Excellence and Project Management Network. In 2003, she served as President of ISA – The Association of Learning Providers.Paradigm Learning co-founders Ray Green and Cathy Rezak talk about the company’s beginning – and the excitement and challenges of growing the business.nohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?c=8891&id=476Wed, 08 Aug 2007 23:09:21 GMTParadigm Learning Podcast01:00 - Robb Gomez, president of Paradigm Learning, shares the background of the group and what it means to him. 02:00 - Robb describes his "roller coaster" experience at Paradigm Learning. 02:43 - Robb talks about how his previous role in the company has affected his new roles as president. He also discusses the importance of "thinking like a business owner." 04:10 - The true benefit of discovery learning. 05:15 - Robb on how a discovery map depicts change in an organization and the participant dialogue it creates. 06:20 - Robb reveals the key focuses of discovery learning. 07:00 - Robb speaks on discovery learning challenges. 09:07 - The importance of breaking down resistance to the terms "games" and "simulations". 09:43 - Robb on his athletic endeavors. 09:56 - Robb discusses the importance of time management. 11:16 - Robb shares the importance of self-discipline in the workplace. 12:50 - The importance of top-down ethics and the great model of partnership that arises from the Paradigm Learning culture.nohttp://community.paradigmlearning.com/pr/paradigm/podcast-post.aspx?id=447Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:09:08 GMT