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Schneider National, Inc. completed third year of web based training
December 2006
Schneider National, Inc. completes third year of web based training with a 96%
improvement rate and 91% completion rate for participants in the 5 session programs. With a 30%
increase in 2006 participants, Schneider National has continued to benefit from the customized
training seminars. Program success can be seen in the process of measuring the behavioral change
and implementing the learning as shown in the pre-and post skill evaluation. The results on the
business environment continue to build on the signature “Schneider” communication style in
everything from interpersonal communications to report generation to emails and presentations. The
positive learner response suggests the improvement in professional image enhances the communication
verbally and in writing to internal and external customers.
Future Leader program now available
January 2005
Through the Future Leaders program available through Executive
Development Seminars Online, middle and high school students gain leadership
experience by working through self-paced, self-study activities in email-workbook
format with the help of a friendly English-speaking mentor between the ages of 15
and 25.
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Schneider National Expands Web Based Training for 2005
October 2004
After a successful launch in early 2004 of customized Business Communication
seminars in web based format, Schneider National, Inc., the largest trucking
company in North America, is now planning expanded course offerings for 2005.
Seminar offerings have generated an overwhelming response with the July 15 and
August 1 seminars filling immediately and requiring additional sections. Participant
feedback has been positive with emphasis on the self-paced approach and
personalized facilitator response. Considering the company interfaces with remote
sites worldwide, the expanded offerings and exclusive partnership with Executive
Development Seminars Online will help establish a signature business-standard
quality of communication encompassing all levels and all regions within the
Schneider organization.
Schneider National Launches Professional Writing Seminar
September 2004
With the successful completion of 60 participants in the Business
Communication seminar during the spring and summer quarters of
2004, Schneider National, Inc. will now launch an accompanying
Professional Writing seminar for the final quarter of 2004. While
the Business Communication Seminar focuses on the “macro” issues
of writing including focus, purpose, audience, and action, the
Professional Writing seminar focuses on the “micro” issues of writing
including basic grammar, language usage, and professional style.
Twelve participants will inaugurate the pilot course including two
non-native speakers of English.
Dominican University MBA Program Adopts Web Based Seminars
August 2003
Initiated by Chris Leeds, Dean of the School of Business, the online
program at Dominican University of California is now in its second
academic year of using Executive Development Seminars Online
materials and facilitation exclusively for its online classes. Delivered
via the Blackboard 6 platform, the Professional Writing and Business
Communication seminars prepare incoming MBA candidates for
academic success at the graduate level. Combining principles of
current business-style writing and standard academic rigor, the
customized courses offer students the flexibility of working on their
own schedule while still enjoying the stimulating interaction of a
classroom environment.
Currently including executive learners from seven nations and four
continents, the online classes provide a supportive, interactive
environment where participants enhance leadership skills by taking
control of their communication. Along with case analysis study and
experience based problem solving, the students produce real world
documents such as policy memos, proposals, feasibility studies,
and PowerPoint presentations.
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