CRG ASSOCIATES Newsletter
Summer Edition
August, 2007
Greetings Colleagues! 
 
Happy Summer!  The weather has been beautiful in New England this summer and we hope you are enjoying these weeks of sunny, warm days.
 
We know many people take advantage of the great weather this time of year and escape with friends and family to vacation and enjoy some rest and relaxation.  We at CRG ASSOCIATES have found some time to enjoy this season and hope you have too!  We are beginning to hear from many of you who are starting to think about training and development needs for the next quarter.  As you plan ahead, please feel free to contact us about any of our select, leading vendor programs.  CRG ASSOCIATES is also proud to offer customized products and services to meet your organizations' specific training needs.
 
We appreciate the opportunity to work with many of you and look forward to providing the quality services that your organization has found so valuable.
 
Sincerely,
 
Chris
 
In This Issue ...
The War For Talent is On...
Collaboration Corner
Value-Driven Learning Solutions
Metrics Make All the Difference
2007 Train-The-Trainer Series
The War For Talent Is On
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We know that in order for your organization to remain competitive, you have to hire truly talented people and then you have to keep themOn September 28th, we are offering two hot topics in one half-day workshop.  Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to attend this workshop and learn the keys to retaining talent, changing behavior and improving the performance of your employees.
 
 
Collaboration Corner...
ASTD Logo An ongoing feature of the CRG ASSOCIATES' e-newsletter is our "Collaboration Corner" ... In each edition you will find forward-thinking options made available to you through collaborative and creative aproaches to value-added services for you and your workforce.
 
We have put together a unique opportunity to try our Corporate Coaching Services.  Choose one of the following online assessments and receive a one hour complimentary coaching service with CRG Business Coach, Ann Rogers!
  • The Birkman Assessment
  • DiSC® Classic Instrument
  • 360 Feedback Assessment

A $500 value for just $125

This is a great opportunity to acheive greater self awareness and create an action plan to build skills targeted toward your goals!

 
Value-Driven Learning Solutions
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The leadership Curriculum from Vital Learning is a relevant, flexible, results-oriented, and value -driven learning solution for the development of your organization's leaders.  Available in classroom, online, or blended formats, each module is flexible and may be customized to fit organizational needs. 

As much as 50 percent of "learning" comes after the class - back on the job.  Vital Learning provides an extensive array of resources and tools designed to help participants apply the skills after they leave the learning environment.  Resources and tools include online information websites, interactive forms for implementation, troubleshooting guides to get beyond workplace difficulties in application, and ongoing access to online modules filled wth videos and interactive tools to reinforce learning.
 
Try the Leadership Curriculum and we believe you will join the ever-increasing group of satisfied customers who have experienced real and meaningful behavior change.
 
 
Metrics Make All the Difference
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You may be familiar with the powerful assessment software and multi-source feedback tool utilized by CRG ASSOCIATESthe 20/20® Insight Gold assessment software and related consulting services.  We offer the new 20/20® Insight Gold enhanced version 4.0 which has several exciting features.   Also included in this program is the new Self-Development Toolkit that includes strategies and tools that help improve performance.
 
 
Developed as a 360 feedback tool, the program has been expanded so that it not only offers state-of-the-art online 360 assessment and reporting, but also offers a variety of individual skill and competency assessments as well as organizational and team multi-source customized feedback. 
 
Clients in the retail, financial and real estate industries have realized outcomes that include an increase of 17% in "management concern for the wellbeing of employees" and a 13% increase in the "modeling of organizational values by management" as measured over an 18-month period.  The significance of these statistics are supported by the Gallup Group's findings of the strong link between these types of measures and an organization's retention level and business results.
 
Coupled with our training programs and learning resources, we have launched new "Train-to-Ingrain" initiatives with clients who are serious about measuring results over time in the form of behavior change.  Call and ask about this special approach - it may be exactly what your organization needs to "make the difference" between the status quo and long-term results.
 
Let us help you measure and achieve similar results; call or email now for your free CD solutions demo and to learn more about our "Train-to-Ingrain" approach.
 
The CRG ASSOCIATES' 2007
Train-The-Trainer Series
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We offer the core skills needed by trainers in all lines of business and industry.
 
ASTD's new competency model provides a picture of what it takes for workplace learning and performance professionals to excel and make a difference in the field.  Join us for a series of Trainer Development workshops that will incorporate the latest from the industry's most current "BEST" practices and research - highly engaging, interactive, and packed with practical tools you can use! 
 
"Your seminars gave new insight into skills needed for one to one training/coaching as well as for a group.  Participants walked away not only with the skills/tools, but a new sense of the importance of what they do and how they do it.  Many thanks, Cheryl"
 
 
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Special Program Offer - Essential Skills of Leadership
This 4 hour training program is now available to you for purchase at a special price of $360.00. You can deliver this session inside your organization to help your managers and team leaders focus on these essential leadership skills:
  • Maintain and Enhance Team Member Self-Esteem
  • Focus on Behavior
  • Encourage Team Member Participation

Contact us for pricing if you would prefer one of the CRG ASSOCIATES' team deliver this for you.

LIMITED TIME OFFER

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