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Sidley Austin Harnesses Pro Bono Experience
The law firm’s associates develop skills and confidence as well as serve the community through the firm’s pro bono programs.
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Accountability Starts With CLOs
Effective measurement strategies aren’t occasional.
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Learning in Practice 2014: Excellence in Community Service
Chuck Parker Gold Apollo Education Group Inc. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the poverty line income guide marks $23,850 or less for a family of four. U.S. Census data from a November 2012 report states more than 16 percent of the population lived in poverty, including more than 20 percent…
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Learning in Practice 2014: Excellence in Gaming and Simulations
From left: Simon Berridge of EY and Steven Orova of The Regis Co., Traci Knudson Gold The Regis Co. Taking on a management role can be a challenge for any employee, one requiring a shift in mindset and the right guidance. But at global tax and advisory service provider EY, formerly Ernst & Young, such…
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Learning in Practice 2014: Excellence in E-Learning
From left: Rick Schmidt, Andrew Bailey Gold Tipping Point Solutions The federal government called in Tipping Point Solutions Inc., an interactive e-learning company to bridge the medical knowledge gap between active duty and reserve soldiers in the U.S. Army Medical Department. The company developed a 95-hour, self-paced patient administration program aligned with the objectives and…
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Learning in Practice 2014: Excellence Vendor Partnerships
From left: Mark Ward, Sebastian Bailey, Ben Nayak, Mike Flentje Gold EdAssist Rockwell Collins Inc. was between a rock and a hard place when it came to tuition reimbursement: It wanted to do right by its employees, but it had to work for the company, too. The aerospace and defense contractor also saw significant costs associated…
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Learning in Practice 2014: Learning in Content
From left: Roger Connors, Taavo Godtfredsen Gold Partners in Leadership In 2009, Brinker International Inc. — a company that manages casual dining experiences under the Chili’s brand — suffered in the economic downturn. Entrenched in a “blame game” culture, the company needed an overhaul to fix the low employeeengagement behaviors that brought down performance. To…
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Learning in Practice 2014: Trailblazer Award Division 2
From left: Britt Andreatta, Meredith Oakes, Diego Crespo Gold Britt Andreatta Director of Learning and Development, Lynda.com One of the first issues Britt Andreatta encountered in her role as director of learning and development at online learning service Lynda.com was an inability to track progress and assign courses to employees from its own repertoire. A…




















