Quotes about Learning 2005:
"Once again Elliott Masie has stepped to the forefront of training and development to put the emphasis of learning where it should be - on the learner." Mike Hendon, Director, Curriculum and e-Learning, Worldwide Training, Learning and Development McDonald's Corporation
"As learning professionals we often tout the greater
learning value of involvement over listening or watching. Finally comes
a Learning event that walks that talk!"
Dave Dondero, Manager, Kaiser Permanente
"I am excited about participating in Learning 2005! It
will be refreshing to explore solutions to our learning challenges in
an interactive, trade show free environment."
David Barton, Michelin
"As Elliott raises the bar on the impact of face to face
learning experiences, I look forward to participating in the creation
of the 'unconference.'"
Bob Dean, Chief Learning Officer, Grant Thornton LLP
"Elliott, thank you for a new paradigm in Conferences
for the learning community. You are to be congratulated for turning
from the old model and initiating a Conference that focuses on the
whole profession of learning rather than specific aspects of the field.
I look forward to attending a truly interactive, participative event
where ideas and best practices will be freely exchanged."
Ronald Cohen, Vice President Human Resource Division, Bank of New York
"Learning
conferences where Learning and HR professionals just sit and
listen are 'old-school' and have become obsolete. Therefore, I am
very excited with MASIE's new 'Conference Model,' because it reflects
the way corporations need to think about learning events for their
people in the future."
Nick van Dam, Global CLO for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and Founder 'e-Learning For Kids Foundation'
"I
am very excited about Elliott's plans to host Learning 2005 as a pure
and true learning conference. Our industry needs the innovation and
interactivity that Elliott is seeking to achieve in this special
industry event... This is a breakthrough idea that we have been waiting
for, a participative event that allows all of us to bring our real-life
contributions to the forefront. This approach will allow us to jointly
expand the context of practical, business learning solutions. Way to
go!"
Dorman Woodall, SkillSoft
"I am pleased to hear that the Learning 2005 conference
will have the participants 'doing' rather than 'sitting.' I'm sure that
more of the skills and knowledge picked up at the conference will be
retained as a result."
Tony SanGiovanni, Enterprise Learning Technology Group
"In an industry often critiqued for its lack of
innovation, Elliott Masie excels at bringing us new paradigms. I can’t
wait to experience Elliott’s new approach to professional gatherings—a
sort of 'non-conference.' It should be a dilly."
Patterson S. (Pete) Weaver, CLO & Sr. Vice President, Leadership Solutions, Development Dimensions International
"We are very excited that Learning 2005 is
coming to Orlando. We are even more excited to experience this new
learning event. We have attended numerous learning events designed and
hosted by Elliott and have never been disappointed in the past. We
believe this will be another exciting, engaging and interactive
learning experience for us."
Jan-Jan Lam, Enterprise Learning, Disney
"I am really looking forward to the forward-thinking
format...it is long overdue! I can't wait...finally a platform that
focuses on real-world application rather than information overload!"
Dawn Kuhn, Trader Publishing Company
L = Learning is the focus
E = Energizing content
A = Appropriate for all
R = Revitalizing how we engage
N = Next generation
I = Interactions will be emphasized
N = New thinking
G = Great way to network
2005 = A new beginning!
David J. Brand, Learning Design & Technology, 3M Human Resources
"After twenty-four years in the corporate learning
industry, I have come to recognize the important role that symposiums
such as Elliott’s play in pushing the industry’s boundaries. Elliott
has a reputation for both bringing together quality resources and
providing high-caliber content. I'm looking forward to Elliott's new
Learning 2005 event and the challenging dialogues around Corporate
Learning it promises."
Joe Ellis, President and CEO, TEDS, Inc.
"Elliott and the Masie CONSORTIUM continue to put
'context' into our understanding of creating learning that is easy to
use, quick to launch, and powerful in its meaning. I so look forward to
attending the Learning 2005 conference in Orlando!"
Helen Larson, GM University
"I'm really looking forward to Learning 2005. The
opportunity to actually work with other training professionals on the
issues facing our organizations today is a quantum leap over the 'spray
and pray' approach so common to most conferences. Elliott is a master
of making the most out of the time spent at these sessions, so we come
away with a deeper understanding of the issues, practical ideas for
making change, and new relationships with others we can benchmark with
in the future. If 'Telling Ain't Training' then 'Sitting Ain't
Conferencing.' Getting participants involved actually works for those
in the training profession too!"
Gary Harris, Wegmans
"There are two things you can count on in the world of
learning. The first is that the number of really interesting and
exciting new ideas about learning far exceeds our capacity for doing
something meaningful with them. The second is that no one is better
equipped to design a conference to deal with this problem than Elliott
Masie. There is no doubt that Learning 2005 will set a new standard for
translating ideas into action and theories into practice."
Larry Israelite, Director, Global Learning,Talent Management Center of Expertise
"A down to earth approach to Learning!"
Jeanne Dumont, Sun Life Financial
"Elliott, as a new Consortium member, National Seminars
Group is very excited about your new conference, 'Learning 2005.' The
industry is in dire need of a new and innovative approach to exploring
the opportunities for the future of learning. The old offerings had
become stale and unimaginative. Knowing you are the visionary voice in
the industry (and that the conference will be a lot of fun) we will be
there for sure. Glad to see you back in the game."
Gary Weinberg , Chief Operating Officer, National Seminars Group/ Padgett Thompson Seminars
"Learning 2005 should be an exciting new experience for
networking and collaboration! I am looking forward to a workshop where
I can share and learn from my peers rather than listen to salesmen!
Learning 2005 offers the opportunity to learn from my peers through
doing rather than just listening. Finally a workshop where I will learn
by doing verses sitting!"
Bill Martin, Procter & Gamble
"Learning 2005 promises to help take the learning
industry to a new level, as we begin to 'walk our talk' and start
applying best practices of learning and knowledge-sharing to our own
gatherings. With the new format and Elliott's unique ability to get
everyone thinking out of the box, Learning 2005 will be a
not-to-be-missed event."
Bill Bruck, Q2 Learning
"Discovered the information about the Learning 2005 just
a few week ago - maybe not attentive enough. Even I am very much afraid
to fly - I will come! Looks like a real professional event which is
unfortunately rare in our days."
Elena Tikhomirova, Content Packaging Center, Russia
"We are very excited about the new Learning 2005 Conference and look forward to this next generation of conferences. There is no one who can pull it off better than Elliott." Judy Brown, Director, Academic ADL Co-Lad Analyst: Emerging Technology, University of Wisconsin System
"Learning 2005 - Looking forward to this new, exciting forum and exchanging best practices with other e-Learning trend setters."
Don Duquette, Senior Vice President, Learning Solutions Group General Physics Corporation (GP)
"Elliott Masie has inspired, prodded, and challenged us
to create solutions to some of the biggest issues in employee
development. He facilitates the creative process like no one I have
ever seen. He now promises to take it to the next level. I can't wait
to participate at Learning 2005."
Orrin Broberg, Net Intent
"In my opinion, the next frontier in development will be
classified as 'Learning by doing.' I can't wait to continue my personal
learning journey with Elliott at Learning 2005 and 'learn by doing!'"
Patty McKay, Manager, Global Talent and Organization Development, Guidant Corp.
"A Fresh Look at Orientation, On-Boarding &
Executive Development: It is time to rethink our models for how we add
new employees (or contractors) and what exective, leadership and
high-potential development is really all about. What is the right mix
of e-Learning, classroom and on-the-job learning/coaching. Learning
2005 will engage you in re-designing prototypes for these key elements."
Mark Wagner, Progressive Insurance
"Elliott Masie displays an uncommon ability to connect
and communicate with people. He has his hand on the pulse of the
learning industry. He takes the complicated and makes it not only
simple but also cogent. Those things clearly make it worth setting your
sights on Learning 2005."
Bill Perry, Director, Public Relations, Pathlore Software Corp.
"Learning 2005 promises to be THE place to be if you
want to join with others who will be helping to see these emerging
patterns and design a bright and exciting future for learning. There is
no question in my mind that by about 2010 we will look back and see
that Learning 2005 marked the beginning of the exciting new era of
learning that we are just now defining and entering. Hope you plan on
joining us all in Orlando for Learning 2005 in October."
Wayne Hodgins, Strategic Futurist, Autodesk Inc., President & Co-founder, Learnativity.org
"Looking forward to 'X'ercising the 'X'citement in 'X'treme Learning!!"
Kris Wilkerson, COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services
"I'm looking forward to the launch of Learning 2005 and sharing the experience with colleagues."
Rick Reichenbach, Dell Computer Corp.
"I and the J.D. Power Academy team cannot wait to
participate in Learning 2005. You have never failed to create
innovative, relevant and inspiring events for the learning industry at
large. You are invaluable in helping us solve problems and deal with
issues. You are also a source of energy and enthusiasm when our
batteries start to run down. Thank you and best of luck for a very
successful Learning 2005. See you there!"
Robin Eichleay, Sr. Director, Product Development and Power Academy, J.D. Power and Associates
"We are bracing for a pedagogical revolution -- Elliott
Masie's Learning 2005 will be the premier development event for my
Learning staff."
Charlie Gardner, Director, The Home Depot, eLearning Center
"Learning is all about Engagement, it always has been,
it always will be. Our task in learning is to find the methods that
provide the optimal level of engagement for the learner/consumer, that
is what this conference is all about."
Larry Birkes, CMP, Senior Director of Learning and Organizational Effectiveness, Marriott Vacation Club International
"Elliot is constantly coming up with creative ways to
help connect people with others so that true learning and sharing of
insight occurs. I look forward to being a part of Learning 2005."
Dan Bielenberg, Accenture Learning Architecture
"Learning 2005 WILL BE the premier learning event of our
time. Bar none! MASIE looks beyond e-, beyond blended, beyond them all
as we all 'learn how to learn.'"
Darrin Heaps, Hewlett-Packard
"I will be new to this year's conference and am already
looking forward to it. As someone who is involved in designing learning
conferences for my organization, I am thrilled to see that we will be
'doing' rather than 'sitting.' I know our take-away factor will be
enhanced with this technique."
Sharon
Yoder VP, Operations, Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center,
National Seminars Group/Padgett-Thompson Seminars
"During my many years in the adult learning and
performance field, I have attended dozens of conferences from a wide
cross section of providers. Without a doubt, those created, designed
and delivered by Elliott Masie and his staff at The Masie Center have
been the best and most professionally rewarding. What Elliott is
proposing for Learning 2005 is an exciting departure from the
traditional models. I can't wait to attend."
Mark King, Buffalo Grove
"If you don't live it ... you don't believe it! It
sounds like Learning 2005 is about both the living and believing. I
don't need another opportunity to talk with vendors, I need to talk
with the people that are getting the right things done... and getting
things done right...participation, dialogue and exchange spells value
to me."
Dennis L. Nowlin, 3M Learning Center
"Most conferences have the same premise: come and listen
to experts. Masie is blowing up the concept of a conference with
Learning 2005 to say, 'come and do with your colleagues!' With the need
to justify every expense, do I need to tell you which model is more
relevant to my business?"
Rovy Branon, U.S. Affiliate Training & Development, Eli Lilly and Company
"Another first from a true pioneer. Once again Elliot
and company challenge the status quo with breakthrough innovation.
Learning 2005 will change the conference game for good."
Melissa King, Division Training Manager, MeadWestvaco
