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Learning Technologies, Inc.

Learning Technologies, Inc.
Learning Technologies is a management consulting firm dedicated to helping our clients reach their business goals by leveraging their greatest resource their people. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Learning Technologies provides customized sales, soft skill training, leadership development, and both indoor and outdoor team building programs. Since our inception in 1991, we have been successfully delivering programs designed to help our clients meet their specific business goals and objectives. Through hands-on learning and innovative techniques we provide long term solutions that supplement and support our clients in-house resources. By building on our client s existing training and working within their unique culture, we maximize the actual transference of training back into the workplace. Bottom line, we build success and FOCUS ON RESULTS Our staff includes over 20 highly skilled business professionals from a wide variety of industries with an amazing array of experience and capabilities. This flexibility and versatility of both technique and staff allows us to respond to the rapidly changing needs of our clients, and to provide both focused and powerful programs. Some of our key areas of focus include: Outdoor Team Building, Personality assessments, Communication and listening, Management skills, Conflict resolution, and Change management. Please contact Mark Schreiner at 919-783-6900 or email mschreiner(at)lticorp. com to discover how Learning Technologies can help meet your organizations training and development needs. You are also invited to visit our web site at http://www. lticorp. com and/ or http://www. teamlti. com for additional information about our programs and services. We are portable and have delivered programs in Raleigh, Charlotte, North Carolina, NC, Atlanta, Georgia, GA, Baltimore, Maryland, MD, Washington, D. C., Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA, Buffalo, New York, New York, NY, Boston, Massachusetts, MA Cleveland, Ohio, OH, Tampa Bay, Miami, Naples, Florida, FL, Las Vegas, Nevada, NV, Los Angeles, San Francisco, California, CA,
Learning Technologies, Inc. is based in Raleigh, NC, USA
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT:
- True Business Focus - even in the outdoors, every aspect of a program is directed toward impacting your bottom line.
- Professionalism - we are a team of business professionals with corporate backgrounds similar to that of our clients.
- We Do Our Homework - we take the time to learn about your specific situation. This ensures that what we do is both relevant and timely.
- Flexibility - things change, often very rapidly. We respond to and incorporate change into programs, modeling what we are asking participants to do back at work.
- Modeling - as a business we strive to live an example, modeling and reinforcing the same concepts discussed during our sessions

OUR PHILOSOPHY:
- Partnership - our focus is solving business problems, not selling training programs.
- Customization - no single solution fits every situation.
- Hands-on-Learning - direct involvement and application, the way adults learn best.
- Innovative Techniques - to maximize the transference of concepts back into the workplace.
- Experienced Staff - who understand not only the topic, but also your environment.
- Long Term Solutions - designed to supplement and support your in-house resources.
Classroom Sessions, Workshops, and Assessments instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, is dramatically improved. Each of our programs is specifically designed to address your unique set of needs, and can incorporate any number of assessments and tools that are necessary for achieving those results. Classroom programs can range in length from two hours to three days. We can conduct these sessions at your place of business, or more...
Conflict Management instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions, assessments, and debriefs : Effective conflict management is critical for both individual and team development. It is also a major cause of ineffective communication. We explore dealing with the emotional aspects of conflict, how to have difficult conversations, and what to do when things get ugly (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, is dramatically improved. more...
Effective Coaching Skills instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : Effective coaching is a continuous process, not something you do just once a year. Here we focus on specific skills needed to be an effective manager or coach. We also explore a specific step-by step coaching process to help you maximize your coaching effectiveness (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, is dramatically improved. more...
Effective Performance and Employee Management instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : Effective performance management requires an ability to successfully coach others, both in an annual review and on an ongoing basis. We explore how to prepare for and conduct discussions, and what to do to follow-up afterwards and how to help people operate at their maximum capacity (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, more...
Interviewing Skills instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : Critical interviewing skills include how to effectively plan for an interview, how to build rapport, effective listening skills, and how to dig deeper using strategic questioning skills (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, is dramatically improved. Each of our programs is specifically designed to address your unique set of needs, and more...
Learning Technologies Consulting Services instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and assements : Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, is dramatically improved. Each of our programs is specifically designed to address your unique set of needs, and can incorporate any number of assessments and tools that are necessary for achieving those results. Classroom programs can range in length from two hours to three days. We can conduct these sessions at your place of business, or at more...
Problem Solving and Decision Making instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : Our problem-solving decision-making programs focus on helping participants explore a fact-based problem-solving model that targets root causes, weeds out inappropriate solutions and gains buy-in. We also use a matrix analysis to examine how to make better, more consistent decisions (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, more...
Steps to Effective Delegation instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : One of the most challenging aspects of leadership is effective delegation, but this is also one of our most powerful tools for managing our time and developing others. We explore how to determine what to delegate and whom to delegate to. We also use a step-by-step delegation model that helps guide the delegation process (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the more...
Understanding and Managing Diversity instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : Taking advantage of the diversity in your team and company is critical to success in today s world. Our diversity programs focus on appreciating differences and better understanding different cultures. We also explore how to benefit from diversity rather than allowing it to build walls (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive more...
Communication Skills
Cross Gender Communication instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : Our cross gender communication programs focus on how men and women communicate differently and how they manage conflict differently. The goal is improved understanding and an improved ability to communicate effectively (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, is dramatically improved. Each of our programs is specifically designed more...
Essential Communication and Listening Skills for an Effective Workplace instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions, debriefs, and assessments : Effective communication is an active process that requires both speaking and listening. Our ability to communicate is our most powerful tool for ensuring maximum team performance. We explore different communication styles, how to express yourself clearly, and how to listen to the real message behind the words. We also explore critical communication tools for both the individual and the team (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct more...
Essential Listening Skills instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions, debriefs, and assessments : Listening is one of the most important communication skills we possess. Unfortunately, the ability to do it well does not come naturally. In our listening skills programs we focus on assessing how well you listen, different listening tips and techniques, and what non-verbals can tell you (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, more...
Giving and Receiving Feedback instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions, debriefs, and assessments : Feedback is the cornerstone to almost every communication process. From tracking performance, to managing goals, our ability to give and solicit feedback is critical. We explore how to give feedback in an effective manner and how to receive feedback yourself. We explore a specific feedback process minimizes the fear and emotions often associated with difficult situations (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where more...
Presentation Skills instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : Our presentation skills program helps participants realize what they have to do before, during and after a presentation to be more effective. They examine specific techniques for dealing with stage fright, managing audio-visuals, and presenting with confidence and competence (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, is dramatically more...
Writing Effectiveness instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : Our writing effectiveness programs focus on how people can present information in a clear and concise manner. We cover everything form critical grammar and composition mistakes to how to better address the needs of the audience (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, is dramatically improved. Each of our programs is specifically more...
Essential Work Skills
Doing More With Less instructor led traininggroup study and discussionInteractive activities, group discussions and facilitated debriefs : More than ever, employees are having to do more with less. Today's economic environment is forcing many organizations to cut costs by reducing their workforce. This in turn is requiring individuals to manage multiple priorities and take on new responsibilities. Therefore it's critical that they learn to be more aware of their own priorities and constraints, ask questions and dig deeper to help others clarify exactly what is needed, and keep people informed of priorities, progress, and changes.
Meeting Effectiveness instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : Ineffective meetings are one of the most common time wasters in today's business. Our meeting effectiveness programs focus on what to do before, during and after a meeting to minimize time and maximize effectiveness. We also explore what roles need to be filled, and how to manage difficult people in meetings (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, more...
Management Training
Change Management instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : This highly interactive program focuses on how to increase resiliency, better manage transitions, and deal with imposed change. We frequently use one of several change style assessments to give participants insight into how they can better manage change and more effectively leverage their personal style (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive more...
Managing Across Generations instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions, assessments, and debriefs : Managing across genders is increasingly becoming an issue for people in today s workforce. These sessions focus on how to better understand the different generations and how to communicate more effectively across age groups. We also explore different ways to motivate people differently (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, is more...
Managing Through Tough Times instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminar : In todaya s economic climate, organizational change and transitions are inevitable. Although the ultimate goal is to strengthen your organization and teams, you will likely be faced with numerous obstacles, challenges and difficult decisions. Therefore, during our session we will discuss the need for the following as you begin to implement change within your organization.
Sales Training
Developing a Successful Sales Team instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : Managing the sales process is one thing, managing sales people is another. Sales management focuses on how to manage sales people who are often remotely located. It also explores how to maximize individual and team potential while keeping communication open (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, is dramatically more...
Sales Success instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions and debriefs : Relationship sales targets customer-focused sales skills that helps identify customer's needs and develop powerful solutions. We explore the selling cycle, how to match your style to your customer, and how to enhance basic communication skills (See Details Below). Every LTI classroom program is designed to achieve specific results aligned with your immediate business needs. By focusing on skills and concepts, promoting direct application, and creating an environment where participants can practice new strategies, the likelihood of impacting real, positive change, is dramatically improved. Each of our programs is more...
Teams and Team Building
Building a Strong Team instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarHighly interactive experiential facilitated activities, debriefs, and discussions : Through these innovative indoor and outdoor programs, your team will explore the value of diversity and communication. Using unique interactive problem-solving initiatives, participants learn to appreciate others as valuable resources and discover how much more effective they can be when they work together as a team. Facilitated discussions after each activity are the keys to helping people actually apply lessons learned, back to their work situations. Outdoor programs can range from four hours to four days, and can accommodate 8 to 400 participants (in subgroups of 10-20 people). Because we are portable, your program can be conducted onsite or at any location more...
Building A Strong Telecommuting Work Team instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarHigher Interactive Experiential Activities : Virtual teaming is a complex blend of team, technology, and culture. At its core is the functional team unit, with all of the challenges of a traditional face-to-face environment. This includes: clarity of purpose, goals, roles and responsibilities, communication, conflict management, participative leadership, and most of all, trust. In a virtual environment, these challenges are compounded by distance, technology, and even organizational culture. All too often we make the fatal assumption that technology can overcome the interpersonal challenges of a team environment. This program focuses on tools and techniques for developing effective virtual teams. This involves a critical more...
On Course to Excellence - Sailing Business Simulation instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFaciliated discussions and debriefs : Just as in business, we often choose a course where the destination is known, but the tools and strategies for getting there are not yet in place. This is a unique business simulation that uses sailing as a model for our work environment. From the moment that your team sets foot on the boat(s), they are challenged to define their objectives and to leverage their experience. With minimal training, they must quickly develop a plan. It's now time to get the boat underway and learn to work together to navigate through a variety of challenges. The group learns to read environmental indicators that are critical to success, plot their course, and develop a plan for more...
Rock Enterprises - Rock Climbing Business Simulation instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarHighly interactive experiential activities, facilitated group discussions and debriefs : Rock Enterprises, Inc. is a cutting edge business simulation focusing on real world business applications. Even though rock climbing is used as the metaphor for business, our unique design allows individuals who choose not to climb to remain engaged and be a vital part of the team. In this program, participants learn first-hand the importance of strategic planning, communication, diversity, risk management, and trust. Unlike many simulations, in this customized program, participants are actively engaged, issues are directly relevant, and results are immediate and measurable. For additional information please visit: http://www.teamlti.com or http://www.lticorp.com
Team Building, Outdoor & Indoor instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated activities and discussions : Through these innovative programs, your team will explore the value of diversity and communication. Using unique interactive problem-solving initiatives, participants learn to appreciate others as valuable resources and discover how much more effective they can be when they work together as a team. Facilitated discussions after each activity are the keys to helping people actually apply lessons learned, back to their work situations. Outdoor programs can range from four hours to four days, and can accommodate 8 to 400 participants (in subgroups of 10-20 people). Because we are portable, your program can be conducted onsite or at any location that will more...
Team Building, Outdoor & Indoor instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated activities and discussions : Through these innovative programs, your team will explore the value of diversity and communication. Using unique interactive problem-solving initiatives, participants learn to appreciate others as valuable resources and discover how much more effective they can be when they work together as a team. Facilitated discussions after each activity are the keys to helping people actually apply lessons learned, back to their work situations. Outdoor programs can range from four hours to four days, and can accommodate 8 to 400 participants (in subgroups of 10-20 people). Because we are portable, your program can be conducted onsite or at any location that will more...
Team Building, Outdoor & Indoor instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated activities and discussions : Through these innovative programs, your team will explore the value of diversity and communication. Using unique interactive problem-solving initiatives, participants learn to appreciate others as valuable resources and discover how much more effective they can be when they work together as a team. Facilitated discussions after each activity are the keys to helping people actually apply lessons learned, back to their work situations. Outdoor programs can range from four hours to four days, and can accommodate 8 to 400 participants (in subgroups of 10-20 people). Because we are portable, your program can be conducted onsite or at any location that will more...
Team Building, Outdoor & Indoor instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarHighly interactive experiential facilitated activities, debriefs, and discussions : Through these innovative programs, your team will explore the value of diversity and communication. Using unique interactive problem-solving initiatives, participants learn to appreciate others as valuable resources and discover how much more effective they can be when they work together as a team. Facilitated discussions after each activity are the keys to helping people actually apply lessons learned, back to their work situations. Outdoor programs can range from four hours to four days, and can accommodate 8 to 400 participants (in subgroups of 10-20 people). Because we are portable, your program can be conducted onsite or at any location that will more...
Tools for a Stronger Team - An LTI Partnership with Habitat for Humanity group study and discussion : LTI has teamed with Habitat for Humanity of Wake County to bring you this opportunity for your team to not only give back to the community but also gain valuable skills that will help you work more effectively together. On the Habitat worksite, participants will learn to appreciate others as valuable resources and discover how much more effective they can be when they work together as a team. LTIa ™s professional business consultants will lead facilitated discussions throughout the day focused on actually applying lessons learned more...
AssessmentsPersonality Assessment
DiSC - Personality Assessment instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions, debriefs, and assessments : At the heart of almost any training program lies a new perspective. Whether this is new content, a different vantage point, or targeting an existing issue that has not yet been resolved, they all represent a catalyst for change. Assessments are one of our most powerful tools for facilitating this process. From custom needs assessments, pre-program surveys, and team profiles, to personality indicators and skills assessments, each provides unique and valuable data. This information can be critical for developing targeted course content or guiding individual/team development. Depending on the specific application, our assessments can be distributed in a variety of formats and administered at the more...
Five Factor - Personality Assessment instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions, debriefs, and assessments : At the heart of almost any training program lies a new perspective. Whether this is new content, a different vantage point, or targeting an existing issue that has not yet been resolved, they all represent a catalyst for change. Assessments are one of our most powerful tools for facilitating this process. From custom needs assessments, pre-program surveys, and team profiles, to personality indicators and skills assessments, each provides unique and valuable data. This information can be critical for developing targeted course content or guiding individual/team development. Depending on the specific application, our assessments can be distributed in a variety of formats and administered more...
Myers Briggs Type Indicator instructor led traininggroup study and discussionworkshop / seminarFacilitated discussions, debriefs, and assessments : At the heart of almost any training program lies a new perspective. Whether this is new content, a different vantage point, or targeting an existing issue that has not yet been resolved, they all represent a catalyst for change. Assessments are one of our most powerful tools for facilitating this process. From custom needs assessments, pre-program surveys, and team profiles, to personality indicators and skills assessments, each provides unique and valuable data. This information can be critical for developing targeted course content or guiding individual/team development. Depending on the specific application, our assessments can be distributed in a variety of formats and administered at the more...
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5206 Duraleigh Road
Raleigh
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