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Cornerstone Partners with American Paralympian Melissa Stockwell

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Software, Sports, Professional Services, People with Disabilities, Training, Consumer, Technology, Defense, Education, Swimming, Olympics, Human Resources, Veterans, Agility, Growth, Sport, Iraq War, Learning, Woman, Partnership, Female, Life, Athlete, Melissa, Bronze Star Medal, United States national team

Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. , a leader in learning and talent experience solutions, today announced a partnership with Melissa Stockwell, an American three-time Paralympian, former U.S. Army officer, and co-founder of the Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club.

Key Points: 
  • Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. , a leader in learning and talent experience solutions, today announced a partnership with Melissa Stockwell, an American three-time Paralympian, former U.S. Army officer, and co-founder of the Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club.
  • Together, Cornerstone and Stockwell will collaborate to encourage greater agility, alignment and adaptability in the worlds of sports and business.
  • In 2004, during a deployment in Iraq Melissa Stockwell became the first female American soldier to lose a limb in active combat when her vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb.
  • “Melissa Stockwell is not only an American hero and athlete, but she’s also the embodiment of adaptability, continuous learning and growth,” said Himanshu Palsule, CEO, Cornerstone.

New Report Highlights Critical Gap Between Employees and Executives Around Generative AI Leadership Readiness

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Technology, Human Resources, Thought Leadership, Professional Services, Business, Software, Continuing, Training, Education, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Organization, Communication, Environment, Research, Overalls, Student, Research report, Management

When pressed about their leadership team’s GenAI readiness, including their approach to risk mitigation and overall communication, employees consistently gave low ratings to their executives.

Key Points: 
  • When pressed about their leadership team’s GenAI readiness, including their approach to risk mitigation and overall communication, employees consistently gave low ratings to their executives.
  • As early adopters of GenAI, employees across the technology, professional services, and financial services sectors consistently rate their leadership team’s readiness, communication, and management of GenAI more positively.
  • “Effective leadership is crucial for companies to navigate transformation and thrive in a changing landscape,” said Greg Brown, President and CEO at Udemy.
  • As part of this programming, there are three critical GenAI imperatives that Udemy can help leadership teams address:
    Becoming familiar with the technology.

Franklin Covey Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Other Professional Services, Human Resources, Consulting, Other Education, Continuing, Professional Services, Education, Training, Organization, FC, Consolidated, Growth, Finance, Impaired asset, Environment, Tax, International, Telephone, Common, Perception, History, Sale, All Access Pass, Adjustment, Behavior, Depreciation, Walker, Income tax, AAP, Herd, Collection, Marketing, Person, Video game

Net income for the second quarter was $0.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared with $1.7 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Net income for the second quarter was $0.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared with $1.7 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was slightly better than expected at $7.4 million compared with $8.2 million in fiscal 2023.
  • Operating Income: As a result of the factors noted above, the Company’s income from operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $1.4 million, compared with $2.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern (3:00 p.m. Mountain) Franklin Covey will host a conference call to review its fiscal 2024 second quarter financial results.

Wiley Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Publishing, Other Education, Communications, Training, Education, WLYB, Research

Wiley (NYSE: WLY and WLYB), a knowledge company and a global leader in research, publishing and knowledge solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on April 25, 2024, to shareholders of record on April 9, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Wiley (NYSE: WLY and WLYB), a knowledge company and a global leader in research, publishing and knowledge solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on April 25, 2024, to shareholders of record on April 9, 2024.
  • The quarterly dividend is equivalent to an annual dividend of $1.40 per share.
  • In June 2023, Wiley raised its quarterly dividend for the 30th consecutive year.
  • For more information on Wiley, please see https://investors.wiley.com .

Scrum Alliance® Appoints Danielle deLuise as Chief Product Officer to Executive Team as It Prepares to Roll Out New Offerings

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Education, Training, Other Professional Services, Professional Services, Hofstra University, Certification, Scrum, User-centered design, Minor planet, Management

She’s the latest member to join CEO Tristan Boutros and the executive leadership team at Scrum Alliance consisting of: Angie Stecovich, chief operating officer; Tracee Aliotti, chief marketing officer; and Adam Nelson, general counsel.

Key Points: 
  • She’s the latest member to join CEO Tristan Boutros and the executive leadership team at Scrum Alliance consisting of: Angie Stecovich, chief operating officer; Tracee Aliotti, chief marketing officer; and Adam Nelson, general counsel.
  • “Our entire team is poised to make a dent in the enterprise agility space, a direction we’ve been moving Scrum Alliance into as we grow for the future.
  • She adds that her team members through the years have included those who hold Certified ScrumMaster® and Certified Scrum Product Owner® certifications.
  • Previous roles for deLuise include chief product officer for Ksana Health, a digital mental health company, and director of product at CBT Nuggets, an IT and tech training provider.

The City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth Police & Fire Departments Alongside the American Warrior Association (AWA) Launch An Historic Public-Private Partnership to Address Moral Injury with Groundbreaking R3 Program

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Other Education, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Public Safety, Training, Education, General Health, Mental Health, Philanthropy, Defense, Public Policy, Government, Military, Fund Raising, Foundation, Veterans, Other Philanthropy, Health, Counselor, Conscience, Veteran, AWA, Partnership, Public–private partnership, Mental health, Absenteeism, Moral injury, Morale, Woman, Culture, Confidentiality, Workforce, Pain, Multimedia, Police, Fort Worth Fire

This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in wellness support for first responders establishing a comprehensive approach to addressing moral injury through this pioneering public-private partnership.

Key Points: 
  • This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in wellness support for first responders establishing a comprehensive approach to addressing moral injury through this pioneering public-private partnership.
  • “We have worked closely with all levels within our fire and police departments to ensure R3’s impactful deployment,” said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.
  • The AWA has also curated and underwritten a Culturally Competent Counseling program for both the fire and police departments.
  • The program is run through the AWA and its network of counselors to assure the confidentiality of employees seeking counseling.

Global Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist Competition Returns to the U.S. for Second Year in Search of Culinary Industry’s Top Talent

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Restaurant, Bar, Events, Concerts, Education, Retail, Training, Entertainment, The French Laundry, Anschutz Entertainment Group, CIA, Pleat, Name, Food, Cheese, Multimedia, Laundry, Soho House

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326886862/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326886862/en/
    Contestant Marcus Youn plates a dish during the chef competition of Young Chef Young Waiter USA in 2023 at the CIA at Copia.
  • Youn would go on to win first place in the USA competition and second place with Team USA in the world finals later in the year.
  • “Last year, we saw some amazing skill and composure from each competitor, and our Team USA even went on to place second in the global competition.
  • The three winners of WorldYY USA will head to the global finals in Singapore for the chance to win $15,000!

Docebo Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences in April

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Technology, Training, Artificial Intelligence, Software, Education, Inc., Webcast, TSX, Artificial intelligence

Docebo Inc. (NASDAQ: DCBO; TSX:DCBO) (“Docebo” or the “Company”), a leading learning platform provider with a foundation in artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation, announced today that members of its management team will present at the following investor and software industry conferences in April 2024:

Key Points: 
  • Docebo Inc. (NASDAQ: DCBO; TSX:DCBO) (“Docebo” or the “Company”), a leading learning platform provider with a foundation in artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation, announced today that members of its management team will present at the following investor and software industry conferences in April 2024:
    For more information about these and other events, access the events and presentations page on Docebo’s investor relations website https://www.docebo.inc .
  • Conferences that have public presentations will be webcast and available on the “Events & Presentations” section of the Company’s investor relations website.

Battery Ventures Invests in Training and Certification Company Mobius Institute

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Technology, Finance, Consulting, Other Technology, Professional Services, Software, Training, Asset Management, Education, Other Professional Services, Mobius, Certification, Dow, Growth, Coca-Cola, Partnership, Battery Ventures, Mercedes-Benz, Acquisition, Ford, Student, NASA, Samsung, Rio Tinto, Cargill, ABB, M&A, TKR, SKF, Battery, Hyundai, ISO, Movement

Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, today announced a significant investment in Mobius Institute (“Mobius”), a company that specializes in reliability improvement, conditioning-monitoring, and precision-maintenance training and certification.

Key Points: 
  • Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, today announced a significant investment in Mobius Institute (“Mobius”), a company that specializes in reliability improvement, conditioning-monitoring, and precision-maintenance training and certification.
  • Mobius delivers its training via public, in-plant, and online training programs and has trained more than 70,000 professionals from 180 countries since 2005.
  • In addition to training, a related entity to the company, Mobius Institute Board of Certification, is an ISO/IEC 17024 and ISO 18436-accredited certification body that provides globally recognized certification to reliability professionals, vibration analysts, ultrasound analysts, thermal imaging, and lubrication specialists worldwide.
  • Jason Tranter, the co-founder of Mobius, said he hoped the partnership with Battery will help his company scale to a new level.

WorkRamp Partners with NINJIO to Provide Cybersecurity Awareness Training Solutions

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Technology, Human Resources, Security, Professional Services, Software, Networks, Internet, Training, Data Management, Education, Cloud, Partnership, Learning management system, LMS, Animation, Learning, Risk management

NINJIO is evolving how we think about cybersecurity training and creating training content that is engaging and entertaining.

Key Points: 
  • NINJIO is evolving how we think about cybersecurity training and creating training content that is engaging and entertaining.
  • "We are excited to partner with WorkRamp and provide our industry-leading cybersecurity training to their customers," said Annette Evans, Vice President Channel at NINJIO.
  • "We look forward to helping WorkRamp enhance their cybersecurity awareness training offerings and help their customers stay safe from the latest cyber threats."
  • With NINJIO's platform, WorkRamp can provide effective and engaging cybersecurity training that helps businesses of all sizes stay protected from online threats.