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The Shocking Power of Surprise
December 03, 2008
Want to discover a new way to motivate customers to buy? Well, here's a big surprise for you, literally: The element of surprise is the most important influencer in marketing and sales decisions today.
Circles Offers Service to Keep Employees Stress-Free and Working
December 03, 2008
In the current economic climate, businesses have yet another hurdle to cross while attempting to achieve a healthy level of productivity.
Traveling Incentive Style
December 02, 2008
If you're going to go on an incentive trip, make sure you go in style—meaning utilizing comfortable transportation throughout the trip.
The Closer
December 02, 2008
Now that we're in an "official" recession, your sales reps may have reconciled themselves to failure.
How Can My Business Become First in Mind?
December 02, 2008
Being first in mind is a balancing act of educating and introducing your prospects to solutions for their problems.
How to Inspire Employees Through Recognition
Enter Incentive's First Annual Motivation Masters Awards
Last Minute Gifts: A Giving Spirit
Inspiration on a Budget: Giving Back to Move Forward
What Does It Mean to "Be First in Mind"?
Incentive Primer: Consumer Loyalty Programs Do's and Don'ts
Travel Insider: Get to Know Your Customers
How Do You Enable Your Salespeople?
Summing Up the Benefits of Recognition
Ask Christi: The Importance of Recognition
The Dos and Don'ts of Giving Rewards
Promotions Play Prominent Role in Advertising ROI, Research Says.
Bringing "Sexy Back" to Customer Service Technology
Premier Houseware Brands Hire Nationwide Gift Sales Reps
For Marriott's New Sales VP, the Hotel Biz Is a Family Affair

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Training Magazine Institute 2008
Dec. 03 - Dec. 05, 2008
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Training 2009 Conference & Expo
Feb. 09 - Feb. 11, 2009
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
It's time to set your sights on Atlanta, GA, February 9-11, 2009 for Training 2009 Conference & Expo. As the source for professional development, this year's conference promises all of the in-depth content and practical insights you've come to expect from Training magazine…and much more. In addition, Training magazine is proud to present participant-centered training guru Bob Pike's Creative Training Techniques conference-within-a-conference (one of the best train-the-trainer resources available anywhere), training evaluation authorities Don and Jim Kirkpatrick's Evaluation Summit, and cutting-edge researcher Tony O'Driscoll's Get a Second Life: Learning in Virtual Environments Summit. Want more? This year's Expo floor will show you the best tools for the solutions you need this year (and the next). Plus, experiment and learn in the Expo Learning Trends Lab (with 3D virtual learning, rapid development tools, mobile learning, games and simulations, rapid authoring tools, and Web 2.0) and be an active networker, creative collaborator, and knowledge sharer when you join your Expo Connector and games-for-learning guru, Thiagi, for high-involvement games and activities (and prizes).