Plateau to Host Webinar on Creating an Effective Learning Environment
Webinar Will Address Best Practices in the Management, Operation and Governance of Learning Management Systems for Optimal Organizational Efficiency
Arlington, Va. • September 29, 2005 - Plateau Systems, a leading provider of software for developing, managing and optimizing organizational skills and talent, will host a Webinar titled "The High Impact Learning Organization: What Works," on Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The Webinar will feature enterprise learning expert and president of Bersin & Associates, Josh Bersin as the guest speaker.
The Webinar will highlight Bersin & Associates' most recent research, based on interviews with learning executives and surveys of more than 350 U.S. companies with an average of 20,000 learners. According to the study, corporate training organizations are focusing on identifying business challenges, developing effective and efficient learning solutions to address these challenges, and measuring the specific business impact of learning programs. The study examined 12 factors that significantly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of a learning organization.
The Webinar event will address the following questions: How do you know if your training organization is performing effectively and efficiently? How do you know you are getting the most from your technology investment? What are the best practices in organization, management and governance? What role does HR play in training? Are you organized to best meet urgent business needs, yet share best practices?
WHO: Josh Bersin, president and CEO, Bersin & Associates
WHAT: The High Impact Learning Organization: What Works® How do you manage your investment in learning management technology for optimum effectiveness and efficiency?
WHEN: Wednesday, October 5, 2005, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT
HOW: To register for this event, visit www.plateau.com\webinar
Bersin & Associates' research study finds a correlation between highly effective organizations and investments in e-learning and other technologies to increase range, reach, and business impact. Another key finding of the study is that organizations that spend the time and money implementing an enterprise-wide LMS have much higher effectiveness and efficiency than those which do not.
Attend the Webinar to learn more about how organizations can fully leverage the potential benefits of learning within their organizations.
About Bersin & Associates: Bersin & Associates is a research and advisory firm focused on corporate learning with a comprehensive research program targeted to the needs of executives and learning professionals. In 2001, Bersin & Associates introduced the WhatWorks® series, primary research that offers factual and practical insight that can improve program effectiveness and results, reduce costs, and avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes. The company develops industry-leading research studies and provides advisory services to corporations and learning vendors. For more information, go to www.bersin.com or call 561 939 6345.
About Plateau: Plateau is a leading provider of adaptable Web-based software for developing, managing and optimizing organizational skills and talent to increase workforce productivity and business operations performance. Plateau's software is being used by some of the world's largest, most successful enterprises, including the American Red Cross, General Electric, Internal Revenue Service, and Wendy's International. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Va. For more information, please visit www.plateau.com.
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