Portland, Ore. - September 11, 2006 - Planet Productions, an expert in custom e-learning solutions, today announced that Mercer Human Resource Consulting, the world´s largest human resource consulting company, has chosen Planet Productions to help them implement a key global online learning initiative. The strategic initiative is designed to help thousands of specialists´ worldwide work together across specialties and geographies. By bringing to bear the full breadth of talent and expertise of the organization, the company realized it could deliver more complete solutions to larger client issues. Realizing the potential of connecting and combining specialized expertise begins with knowledge of other specialties and the new and profitable ways services can be bundled to deliver global solutions.
"Increased cross-selling was one of senior management´s key priorities for growing the company and for providing clients with enhanced service," said Mary Ellen Connerty, Director, Talent Management & Diversity Center of Excellence for Mercer Human Resource Consulting. "The firm decided to launch a world class web-based training to help consultants practice providing the full range of services to client organizations.. The firm recognized an investment in this program would contribute significantly to its growth and profitability."
"Planet´s ability to synthesize a great deal of Mercer and industry specific information has allowed them to create engaging and accurate scenarios that consultants can identify with and successfully learn from" said Deb Wheelock, Manager, Design & Delivery, Talent Management & Diversity Center of Excellence for Mercer Human Resource Consulting. "We are thrilled to be working with Planet on such a key initiative."
About the Program
Working as a team with Mercer HR´s Global Talent Management & Diversity group and a team of Mercer HR global experts, Planet developed a scenario-based learning experience consisting of five first-person experiences. The program depicts the company, hypothetical clients and situations. In each scenario learners view a real world client dilemma through the eyes of a fictional consultant. Decision points in the scenarios provide the opportunity to see how different courses of action can yield different results. As they make choices, the scenarios unfold to a conclusion of no revenue, partial revenue or 100 percent revenue depending on their actions. If they choose a sub-optimal path, they are given the opportunity to begin again, taking a different course of action while learning how to maximize opportunity for the firm. The scenarios represented cross-practice area opportunities on a global scale.
"In today´s very challenging and evolving climate providing your sales force with global perspective and the best tools available is paramount," said Dean McCrea, vice president, sales and marketing for Planet Productions. "Through our creative insight, solid instructional design and world-class technical expertise, Planet is in a unique position to help companies realize this potential - Mercer HR is a true innovator and leader with their approach."
About Planet Productions
Planet Productions develops custom e-Learning programs to address business challenges through a creative, collaborative and flexible design process. Established in 1992, Planet Productions is based in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit www.planetproductions.com, or call 503-241-1644.
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