NIIT will exhibit at this annual premier event for workplace learning and development professionals. The host city of Denver, with the Rocky Mountains peaking nearby, is a great backdrop for ASTD 2012. Denver has come a long way from tents, teepees, log cabins, and wagons. Today, the city combines urban sophistication with a great outdoor experience and a mild climate. Here’s a wonderful link to check out and discover the best way to explore the area and to make the most out of your trip.

The center of Denver’s social scene during ASTD will be the conference exposition. In particular, the best place to visit at the ASTD Expo will be NIIT’s Booth #731. You could win an Apple iPad 3 when you stop by and register in our Facebook Friends iPad 3 Contest. All you have to do is visit us at the expo to get the details on how to participate, and you could be the recipient of a brand new Apple iPad!

Take a look at the photos of our packed exhibit booth to see how NIIT is getting ready for Denver.

NIIT’s Sailesh Lalla, Vice President of Business Development, will be in attendance at ASTD 2012. Sailesh leads the company’s learning outsourcing initiatives across corporate markets in North America, Europe, and within key industry segments such as banking and insurance, automotive and retail. He has been a part of NIIT’s learning outsourcing business for more than 15 years, and has rich experience in forging and managing the governance of large-scale outsourcing relationships. In this short video, Sailesh talks about NIIT’s support of the upcoming ASTD conference.

Now, we want to hear from you…
• Did you attend last year’s ASTD 2011?
• What was your experience like?
• Aside from visiting with NIIT at Booth 731, what are you looking forward to seeing at ASTD 2012?

At ASTD’s International Conference & Exposition, companies like NIIT, Wal-Mart, Exxon Mobil, General Electric, and AT&T are brought together to share what they are doing in learning to help grow businesses of all sizes. This preview video from ASTD gives a good picture of what to expect when you meet NIIT in Denver!

NIIT will occupy Booth 731 at the exposition. You will have an opportunity to meet with NIIT training specialists to get your questions answered and to discover what’s new in learning outsourcing programs.

NIIT’s objective is to make every aspect of our clients’ businesses more efficient, more financially effective, and better aligned with both top-level strategic objectives and on-the-ground tactical requirements. This makes Booth 731 the perfect place to have all training issues solved.

If you haven’t already registered, hurry! Visit the ASTD 2012 conference site for details on event registration.

In this short video, Sailesh speaks on NIIT’s relationship with Bersin IMPACT.

We want to hear from you…

• Did you attend Bersin Impact 2012?
• What was your experience like?
• What are you looking forward to seeing at Bersin Impact 2012?

Sapnesh Lalla, President of NIIT Enterprise Learning Solutions, states that, “Bersin & Associates produce one of the most important training and talent development conferences every year. We are pleased to be an event sponsor because Bersin Impact brings a wealth of knowledge about the industry. At the same time it gives us platform to interact on a more intimate level with other executives and our clients.”

In these short video clips, Josh Bersin, CEO and President of Bersin & Associates, discusses a number of topics including enterprise learning and talent management, learning culture, and talent-driven learning.

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Join us in St. Pete! NIIT doesn’t want you to miss this great opportunity to network with a select group of human resources and outsourcing executives. Please visit the Bersin 2012 conference site for details on event registration.

Visit www.niit.com or www.facebook.com/NIITELS for more information and NIIT updates.

The Top 125 ranking is determined by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee development, the scope of development programs, and how closely such development efforts are linked to business goals and objectives. “We tweaked the 2012 Training Top 125 criteria, placing additional emphasis on the qualitative scoring and requiring even more specific evidence of the effectiveness of training programs and their role in the achievement of corporate strategic goals,” said Lorri Freifeld, editor-in-chief of Training Magazine. “The competition was fierce this year”, continued Freifeld.

“NIIT is extremely proud to be recognized by Training Magazine with this honor. It’s a reflection of the values and work ethic that we represent – Excellence in Training,” says Sapnesh Lalla, NIIT President and Business Unit Head. NIIT continues to be the sole training provider on this list whose entire business is training and development programs.

Final rankings will be announced on Monday, February 13, 2012 during the Training 2012 Conference & Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. For a complete list of 2012 Finalists for the Training Top 125 click here.

We look forward to seeing you in our city of Atlanta for the conference. To see what position NIIT achieves on the Training Top 125 List, visit www.niit.com or www.facebook.com/NIITELS for updates.

The online special events page for Training 2012 lists several social and networking opportunities that will surely entice conference attendees. There’s a welcome reception on the eve of the start of the conference. On the first evening of the conference there’s a planned networking mixer and caravan tour of area watering holes and night spots.

On Tuesday, February 14, Training Magazine will celebrate the 35th conference with a ‘Coral Celebration’ at the famed Georgia Aquarium. You will be able to party in the world’s largest aquarium with beluga whales and sharks!

As NIIT is very proud of its hometown, we encourage you to explore Atlanta. From the historic King Center and Margaret Mitchell House to the trendy lounges in Midtown and Buckhead, there’s something for everyone.

However, the one stop that we STRONGLY encourage all attendees to run (not walk) to booth #601 at the World Congress Center. What’s that you may ask? Why it’s the fully interactive, informative and entertaining NIIT booth at Training 2012. The NIIT booth will be the epicenter of fun while you are in Atlanta!

We hope that you will join the fun in Hotlanta and meet us at the conference. Visit the Training 2012 home site for details on event registration. Keep up with NIIT at the conference by visiting www.niit.com or www.facebook.com/NIITELS for more information and updates.

The home page statement from Training Magazine’s editor-in-chief Lorri Friefeld reads, “Faced with continued financial turmoil, constantly evolving technology, and learners who were social networking practically from birth, training professionals have risen to the challenge. You do more with less — and often more with nothing at all. You not only train, you help mold learners’ careers and futures — emphasizing the ‘development’ in T&D. You bring passion and commitment to your job, and you inspire others to do the same. This Conference offers the best of skill-building sessions on assessment, measurement, design, development, management, and instructor-led learning.”

NIIT will host a fully interactive, informative and entertaining NIIT booth at Training 2012. The booth will be the place for you to find out the latest on NIIT’s training and development programs. NIIT ambassadors will be on hand to welcome each of you to our city.

The keynote addresses for the conference will be themed around Recognizing Purpose, Realizing Possibility, and Maximizing Potential. Featured speakers include Stedman Graham, Victoria Rowell, Omar Wasow, Miguel Nicolelis, Dan Pink, and Laurie Bassi. On the social side, there will be a host of networking mixers and an anniversary celebration at the Georgia Aquarium. And, the rankings for the elite Training Top 125 List will be announced during the conference. NIIT is among the elite companies honored with inclusion to the list.

We hope that you will join the fun in Atlanta and meet us at the conference. Visit the Training 2012 home site for details on event registration. Keep up with NIIT at the conference by visiting http://www.niit.com/ or www.facebook.com/NIITELS for more information and updates.

Former U.S. President William (Bill) Clinton will give the keynote address on November 7th. He will emphasize our growing interdependence and point the way toward a common future based on shared goals and values. Also scheduled to speak is Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards winning actor John Lithgow.

As part of its Presentation Sponsorship, NIIT will have a session at Learning 2011. Sonya Calooy, Advisor of Blended Learning & Design at Shell International B.V. will co-present an NIIT case study with NIIT’s Sailesh Lalla. The duo recently received honors at the Chief Learning Officer Award Ceremony earlier this month as a Learning in Practice Award recipient. This will be sixty minutes of packed information on learning and training that you don’t want to miss. Make plans to attend.

As thousands of participants prepare to attend this year’s conference, take a look at photos from last year’s event. Check out the site to hear from presenters like Olympian Apolo Anton Ohno, MTV executive Lori Aiken, and learning expert Greg Hale. Also, here’s a podcast with event developer Elliott Masie and Sapnesh Lalla, President of NIIT Enterprise Learning Solutions, discussing trends in learning.

We hope that you will join us at the conference. Visit the Learning 2011 home site for details on event registration. If you are not able to attend Learning 2011, please plan to visit http://www.niit.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/NIITELSfor more information and updates.

Sapnesh Lalla, President of NIIT Enterprise Learning Solutions, states that, “HRO Summit Europe is a leading industry event. This summit brings a wealth of knowledge about the industry and at the same time gives us platform to interact on a more intimate level. We are honored to be a gold sponsor.”

Here is what attendees can expect to get from the summit this year:

• Master effective multisourcing strategies and tactics
• Identify the right sourcing options and models
• Negotiate effective contracts and service level agreements
• Find the best partners for every project or process
• Managing change and transformation projects
• Managing HR across multiple jurisdictions – European, Global and regional HR strategies
• Adding value and aligning the HR function with your business goals
• Developing the role of HR in your restructured organization
• Learn from your peers in a series of in-depth practical case studies
• Share your experiences with your peers from across Europe
• Hear the visionary keynotes from the industry’s top thinkers

Organizers have a dynamic list of headline speakers that will enlighten you on all the up-to-date subject matters and issues facing the services of HR.

Check out these testimonials from past HRO Europe participants:
“This remains the leading venue for HRO practitioners and those looking to be better informed about what HRO might have to offer their organizations. Stimulating debate both on the stage and in the wings!” – Mike Friend, Director, Harris Interactive.

“The HRO Summit Europe offered current and real information on HR service delivery from various angles and –most importantly – with plenty of case studies to learn from. The atmosphere of sharing and networking further helped to make this a valuable and worthwhile” – Synco Jonkeren, EquaTerra.

“I wanted to pass on my thanks and congratulations at such a wonderful event, our customers from Nokia, O2, CSC and Deutsche Bank had a fantastic time and were glowing at the experience” – Kelly Quirk, Randstad Corporate & Managed Services.

Look at this short video testimonial from Jacques Bossonney, Vice President RPO Sales EMEA, KeneXa, as he elaborates on the benefits of attending the summit.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet and network with a select group of human resources and outsourcing executives. Visit the HRO Summit Europe site for details on event registration to secure your place.

We’d love for you to join us at HRO Summit Europe 2011. However if you are unable to make it to Barcelona, please visit http://www.niit.com/ or www.facebook.com/NIITELS for more information.