July, 2003

SPBT selects Perim Consulting as Partner in Train-the-Trainer seminars

SPBT and Perim now offer new and experienced trainers the opportunity to increase their skills by participating in PrimeTime! for Trainers. Learning areas include: Creating an environment for learning; Maximizing learning opportunities; and Preparing for skill application. Public and in-house courses are available. For additional information, click on the SPBT PrimeTime! for Trainers logo and go to "Seminars.".
 

June, 2003

The Society of Pharmaceutical and Biotech Trainers (SPBT) Conference

"Achieving 'A-Ha's' Every Time: Crucial Debriefing / Knowledge-Transfer Skills"

Perim Consulting's Founder presented this session  at SPBT's Annual Conference which was held June 8-11 in Orlando, FL. The event's timely theme, "Learning...To Do It Right," emphasized the value of training to a higher standard of ethics, accountability, and performance. Information on this conference, can be found at www.spbt.org.

October, 2002
Junior Achievement/AVID Center/SD Regional EDC

Perim Consulting began its affiliation with the C.L.A.S.S. (Corporate Leaders Advocating Student Success) program, a partnership between the entities noted above (AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination—a program to ensure that all students, and most especially the least-served students in the middle capable of completing a college preparatory path.  95% of AVID students reported enrolling in college—this is a rate that is three times higher than the California state average (CREATE, 1998)).  Additional information for supporting these important organizations can be located at:
www.avidcenter.org
www.JAsandiego.org
www.sandiegobusiness.org

September, 2002
8^th Annual Leadership Development Conference (Linkage, Inc.)

“Ensuring Development is Applied: A Matrix for Selecting Learning Options”:

Perim Consulting presented a case study with a major pharmaceutical company client from their sales division in which a matrix was created to most appropriately match the variety of learning options available (classroom, e-learning, video/teleconferencing, self-directed study, etc.) with desired learning outcomes.

National Human Resources Association

“A Company I Can Believe In”: Lynn Scott presented at NHRA’s national conference, The Changing Face of HR.  Lynn challenged audience members to consider their own workplaces while she expanded upon the idea of “engaged” employees, and what HR professionals--and their management teams—can do to foster high-performing work environments.

April , 2002
International Personnel Management Association (IPMA)

The International Personnel Management Association invited Brian Lange to address attendees during their Western Regional Conference.  " Shared Sense of Purpose:  A Common Denominator of High-Performing Organizations" focused on the essential role that managers and supervisors have upon the work environment perceptions of employees, as well as the critical role of a widely understood and appreciated culture.  The presentation helped build a case for creating organizational consistency (management practices/expectations, etc.) to raise performance and positively impact recruitment and retention of high-performing contributors.

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)

“Resolving Workplace Issues & Conflicts”: Lynn Scott addressed the IAAP and explored the distressing fact that many workplace conflicts go unresolved, and therefore much dissatisfaction and unrealized potential exists at work.  This session investigated some of the common causes for why people tend to avoid addressing conflicts, and shared some strategies for being more proactive—and confident—in raising issues with others.

October , 2001
KFMB TV (CBS Affiliate)

Brian Lange joined San Diego County ’s top experts in workforce development issues in addressing community leaders during the Executive Luncheon announcing 8 at Work, the partnership between KFMB Local Channel 8 TV and San Diego 's Workforce Partnership. The event, sponsored by the San Diego chapter of the American Marketing Association, helped participants plan for possible short-term employment downturns, as well as long-term strategies to attract and retain talented employees.

August 2001
U.S. Department of Justice

Perim Consulting served on the U.S. Department of Justice’s Advisory Board on Prison Workforce Issues, contributing insights on private sector best-practices for recruitment and retention.

July , 2001
Award Recognition

Perim Consulting was chosen as National Human Resources Association's 2001 “Corporate Award” Recipient.  During his address to the general membership of the San Diego Affiliate, President Kris Thompson recognized Perim Consulting  for their "extraordinary and ongoing support for the affiliate."   

January 8 - March 19, 2001
University of California - San Diego

Brian Lange continues his faculty affiliation with University of California - San Diego Extended Studies by teaching a class entitled, "Professional Power and Influence." Registration information may be obtained by browsing www.extension.ucsd.edu (conduct keyword search for "Professional Power and Influence"), or by phoning 858.534.3400.

January 2, 2001
KCEO Radio Appearance

The "Inside Business" Radio Program invited Perim Consulting to share insights and observations about the nature of our consulting practice, and the challenges facing the business world in 2001. Thanks to all who tuned in on January 2nd...

May 10 - 11, 2001
National Human Resources Association's 
51st Annual Conference, San Diego:

The Executive Board of the National Human Resources Association has asked Perim Consulting to Chair the Committee organizing the National Human Resources Association's 51st Annual Conference to be held in San Diego on May 10-11, 2001.  This promises to be a great opportunity for participants to learn from leading edge speakers and company best-practices!  In addition, the expo hall will provide a wonderful chance for participants and service providers to meet and learn about each other.  For more info on attending the conference, or exhibiting / sponsorship opportunities, please click here: www.humanresources.org

November 5 - 8, 2000
e-Sales Management Conference & Expo:

Our Founder, Brian Lange, was asked to serve on the Advisory Board for the "e-Sales Management Conference & Expo" (November 5-8, 2000) in San Francisco and facilitated a Post-Conference Workshop entitled, "Radical Ride-Alongs: Raising Issues and Facilitating Dialogue When Coaching Sales Professionals."  

We've Moved!

Our new downtown office will enable us to serve our clients even more effectively, while providing the added bonus of a bird's eye view of "America's Finest City"!