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1. Fierce Sustainability 

Last month, we invited various clients to a forum to discuss the topic of sustainability. Depending on whom you ask, sustainability can mean many different things. In this case, we wanted to learn how organizations sustain and practice newly acquired skills after training.

We called on some of our clients and partners to learn about their challenges, so we can provide solutions to help organizations stay Fierce.

Below are some of the ideas that were shared:

Create and implement a plan. A lack of support in training and development can allow new learning to stagnate. Without a plan or designated point person to orchestrate and advocate for new programs, it may slip through the crack. Our clients suggested building in support processes that allow time for coaching and further hands-on instruction to help cultivate the use of new practices.

Integrate new practices with the old by interrogating reality. Take the time to assess the organization's goals and to brainstorm ways to improve current practices with newly learned skills. Make the case for how the new practices can achieve the organizational objectives more effectively.

Reinforce the message. After an organization completes training, opportunities to check-in and use newly acquired skills are essential. Repetition will embed skills, so they can become second nature. Reinforcing the message can take the form of practicing what was learned, newsletters, surveys, webinars and conference calls, as needed. These post-learning strategies allow your organization to positively reinforce change.

What best practices do you recommend to embed Fierce and other training programs within to your organization? We’d love to hear what works for you.

2. Fierce News! 

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Halley Bock, Fierce, Inc. President and CEO, offers valuable tips on creating a workplace culture that values its employees as much as the customers they serve. [ARTICLE]

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Why Leaders Should Fail - Creating an environment that embraces imperfections and allows leaders to fail without the risk of humiliation and embarrassment ultimately leads to growth and innovation.

3 Steps to Help You Confront Your Boss - These three steps can help you to take responsibility and successfully confront your boss, no matter how tense the situation.

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3. Fierce Events: Save The Date 

Attending one of our workshops is a wonderful way to evaluate Fierce for your organization. You will experience the program in its entirety. You will work on real issues. And our facilitators and team members will be there to answer your questions. If you would like more information, please click on the options below.

United States

May 6th through 9th in Denver, CO

ASTD 2012 International Conference and Exposition (4 Days)

May 14th and 15th in Seattle, WA

Fierce Conversations (2 Days)

June 19th in Seattle, WA

Fierce Negotiations (1 Day)

June 20th in Seattle, WA

Fierce Accountability (1 Day)

June 4th and 5th in Atlanta, GA

Fierce Conversations (2 Days)

June 11th and 12th in Seattle, WA

Fierce Conversations (2 Days)

June 25th and 26th in New York, NY

Fierce Conversations (2 Days)