Practical Support for the Changing World at Work
P.O. Box 148
Grand Lake, CO
80447
970-627-3732
Linda F. Willing
President,
RealWorld Training & Consulting
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"As a fire officer, as a trainer, and as a person, I have always been pragmatic, optimistic, and not afraid to deal with the real world. I work hard to bring out the best in people. I believe that change, when handled appropriately, can be a winning proposition for everyone."
-Linda F. Willing
Commitment RealWorld Training & Consulting is committed to helping individuals and organizations be the best they can be. Please call or email with any special needs or concerns. |
Change is inevitable
Are you ready for the challenges you will face as your workplace diversifies?
RealWorld Training & Consulting offers practical educational and advisory support for fire and emergency services, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. All programs are customized to meet the client's unique needs. Click here for an overview of our training and consulting options.
EEO Complaints at Record High The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has recently reported that claims of workplace discrimination were at an all-time high in 2008. The 95,402 filings with the EEOC represented a 15% increase from the previous year. It is well known that EEO complaints tend to rise during economic hard times. It may be difficult to justify training and employee development programs when budgets are tight, but consider this: if you think you can't afford training, you really can't afford a lawsuit. Isn't prevention a better approach?
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From this month's issue: |
Lessons from Hubble I am among many millions of people who were captivated recently by the final space shuttle mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. The telescope, which has been in orbit for nearly 20 years, has provided some of the most dramatic data and photographs from deep space in our history. For many people, Hubble is one of the best things that has ever come from the U.S space program. But it wasn’t always like that.... more... |
What our clients have to say: |
"It is refreshing having someone who is not afraid to say it how it is, especially in a constructive manner." Firefighter, California |
This month's resource pick: |
Why We Make Mistakes by Joseph T. Hallinan. Broadway Books, 2009. This well researched yet highly readable book describes the many ways human beings make avoidable errors, from overestimating their abilities to multitasking more... |
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