http://press.amanet.org AMA Press Room Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:07:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en At one point, having a coach carried a stigma because it was more frequently directed at problem employees. Today, it’s more likely to be a sign that the employee is on the fast track and that the organization is serious about raising performance levels and developing talent. That’s according to ... http://press.amanet.org/press-releases/191/new-global-study-tackles-what-really-works-when-it-comes-to-coaching-employees/ In today’s “green” business climate, environmental and social performance are becoming as closely scrutinized as financial performance. A new American Management Association (AMA) seminar focuses on how companies not only can comply, but actually turn sustainability into a competitive edge. “There’s enormous awareness about environmental and social issues today,” said Bettina ... http://press.amanet.org/press-releases/190/amas-green-leadership-seminar-helps-organizations-link-green-business-practices-to-improving-corporate-performance/ Management development is a crucial task for every enterprise. And while most organizations are well equipped with great resources for developing their high-level executive talent, what powers strong results and sustained growth in any company is its ability to equip its first-, second-, and third-level managers with the unique competencies ... http://press.amanet.org/press-releases/188/from-the-experts-at-american-management-association-%e2%80%9cthe-ama-guide-to-management-development%e2%80%9d/ High school and college students from across the United States and from around the world will participate in Operation Enterprise, American Management Association’s (AMA) leadership training and career development program for young adults. This intensive, eight-day residential summer program helps students learn about business, management, negotiation, conflict resolution, strategic planning ... http://press.amanet.org/press-releases/187/american-management-association-offers-summer-leadership-and-career-development-program-for-young-adults/ In recognition of the contributions made by administrative professionals, American Management Association is soliciting applications for the 10th Annual Innovation Award for Administrative Professionals. The application deadline is July 18, 2008. This award was created in 1999 to celebrate outstanding examples of creative problem solving and innovation in office support. The ... http://press.amanet.org/press-releases/186/ama-seeks-nominations-for-the-10th-annual-innovation-award-for-administrative-professionals/ American Management Association (AMA), a world leader in professional development and performance-based learning solutions, has relocated its Executive Conference Center in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area to the heart of Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia. The 18,000 square-foot facility is located at 2345 Crystal Drive and is situated within one ... http://press.amanet.org/press-releases/189/american-management-association-opens-new-executive-conference-center-in-arlington-va/ From e-mail monitoring and Website blocking to phone tapping and GPS tracking, employers increasingly combine technology with policy to manage productivity and minimize litigation, security, and other risks. To motivate compliance with rules and policies, more than one fourth of employers have fired workers for misusing e-mail and nearly one ... http://press.amanet.org/press-releases/177/2007-electronic-monitoring-surveillance-survey/ With a tightly-contested and historic presidential election less than a year away, political discussions are expected to heat up at water coolers in offices around the country. But according to a new survey from American Management Association (AMA) on politics and the workplace, employees are decidedly mixed about sharing political ... http://press.amanet.org/press-releases/168/are-political-discussions-heating-up-in-your-office/ American Management Association (AMA), a world leader in professional development and performance-based learning solutions, received two Best of Elearning! Awards from the publishers of Elearning! Magazine. AMA was recognized for its Blended Learning platforms in the leadership and soft skills training categories. AMA won in the Best Leadership category for its ... http://press.amanet.org/press-releases/178/american-management-association-honored-by-elearning-magazine-readers%e2%80%99-choice-awards/ American Management Association (AMA), a world leader in professional development and performance-based learning solutions, has incorporated the latest technology to offer Virtual Sessions and Online Communities to extend and reinforce learning beyond the classroom. These new programs support AMA’s instructor-led, classroom seminar experience and further expand its blended-learning platform. “We’ve had ... http://press.amanet.org/press-releases/169/ama-expands-blended-learning-opportunities-by-offering-virtual-sessions-and-online-communities-for-seminar-participants/