Some companies use event-based training as a means to reward their employees. But for companies that wish to improve employee skills, performance, change their behaviors and hold them accountable for the training provided, there is an alternative. Majorium's Integrated Multicast Learning technology creates a continuous learning environment that is readily transferred into documented levels of increased performance. Training is furnished in thirty-day periods of time.


Stevens Point, WI July 15, 2004 -- One of the underlying causes behind the ineffectiveness of many corporate training programs is that they are event-based. Event based training is defined as training held at a certain time on a specific date, for a fixed period of time.

E-learning is also event-based, merely flattening three dimensional training seminars into a two dimensional "multimedia experience."

Event-based training is generally unproductive because the learning experience is compressed. Individuals are exposed to large amounts of information in typically short blocks of time. Comprehension and retention are minimized as costs escalate.

Some companies use event-based training as a means to reward their employees. But for companies that wish to improve employee skills, performance, change their behaviors and hold them accountable for the training provided, there is an alternative.

Majorium's Integrated Multicast Learning technology creates a continuous learning environment that is readily transferred into documented levels of increased performance. Training is furnished in thirty-day periods of time.

* Employees receive self-directed lessons at their desktop computers without the need to logon to a website or training intranet. Each lesson focuses on a single concept, teaching employees why it's important to know the concept, as well as strategies and techniques to learn and apply it, points to analyze and discuss the concept and an activity that applies it to the workplace.

* Discussion materials are sent to managers or peers to reinforce the training within interactive discussion groups during the month's training period. It allows employees to discuss what they learned and to share ideas and feedback that stem from the use of their self-directed lessons.

* At the end of the training month, companies have the option to conduct interactive seminars and workshops using the blended training materials created by Majorium. This allows managers to reinforce the month's training in a subsequent interactive session. Multiple sessions drive the lessons learned with activities and actions that transfer training to the workplace.

* The three blended elements of self-directed lessons, discussion groups and optional interactive workshops are integrated and share common competencies and curriculums to create a genuine blended training environment. Each element fully reinforces the training received from the other components. All lessons and concepts are integrated, cross-linked and complement each other.

All training materials can be used in multiple venues such as classrooms, as well as web casts and conference calls to take advantage of emerging technologies. This allows companies to economically train employees in geographically dispersed locations without incurring excessive travel expenses.

* After the month's training has concluded, employees are tested for both retention and comprehension. Those who achieve an 80% or higher score have their training certified. Integrated Multicast Learning participants have averaged a 92% documented retention rate after thirty days.

Integrated Multicast Learning allows companies to train employees in an economical, non-intrusive and seamless manner. Employees are trained without removing them from their workplaces. Local managers, supervisors or peers are provided the tools to reinforce the training through discussion groups and optional seminars and workshops.

* An additional benefit of Majorium's Integrated Multicast Learning technology allows managers the flexibility to customize training in three-month blocks by selecting from over 190 monthly training curriculums. Managers can determine when and how frequently training is delivered to employees. all done without expensive travel or costly e-learning websites.

For managers interested in results, the following metrics demonstrate the positive impact Majorium training has on participants.

* 74% of participants reported learning new skills.
* 80% of participants reported they improved existing skills.
* 84% of participants reported they changed their workplace behavior.
* 98% of participants reported Majorium training improved their work related performance.

Managers and business owners who wish to learn about Integrated Multicast Learning, can do so by visiting Majorium's website: http://www.majorium.com .


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