Business and industry articles

Training tips: Tips for creating a successful training regimen
Skill development is critical to organizational success, yet many companies don't have a training game plan. In the Know chats with customized training experts Ed Penney and Jean Lubke from Hennepin Technical College. They share their tips for utilizing training to affect change. (read on)

Q & A with manager of education at Marvin Windows and Doors
Peggy Ann Anderholm, Manager of Education for Warroad, Minnesota based Marvin Windows and Doors talks to In the Know about her company's award-winning employee education program. Anderholm shares what she's learned about learning - and how it's contributing to the culture and success at Marvin Windows and Doors. (read on)

Training for success: How customized training works
Customized training is in many ways an ideal model for learning because it can be specifically tailored to your organization. But, how does it work? How quickly can it be implemented? And, is it affordable for your business? In the Know answers customized training's FAQ's. (read on)

Training trends: Workforce training breaks down language barriers
Communication is tough. It's even tougher when workers don't speak the same language. If you don't deal with language barriers properly you risk problems ranging from poor customer service to diminished productivity. With Minnesota's cultural diversity continuing to grow, In the Know breaks down the issues and the solutions, and, shares story of Goodrich Sensor Systems, whose customized occupational English training and cross-cultural coaching programs have fostered a new, supportive work environment. (read on)