Training & Development
Since 1995, we've been intimately involved in all facets of business retention and expansion, first as practitioners, and now as consultants. There is no other CRM developer in North America with more experience in business retention and expansion than ExecutivePulse.
Certification Training
Since 1996, ExecutivePulse Founder and President, Laith Wardi, CEcD, has provided business retention and expansion (BR&E) certification training for the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Laith is also an instructor for the University of Oklahoma's Economic Development Institute (OU EDI).
Training Programs
- International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
- University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute
- Alabama state certification program
- Arkansas state certification program
- Ohio state certification program
- Tennessee state certification program
He provides instruction for their online BR&E course which dovetails with - and expands upon - the IEDC's curriculum. His training is consistently rated as excellent by both sponsors and participants.
Speaking Engagements
ExecutivePulse Founder and President, Laith Wardi, CEcD, is regularly tapped for speaking engagements and presentations. He presents extensively throughout North America - and has also done work in Europe and Mexico by request.
Speaking Topics
- Business Retention & Expansion
- Technology Trends in Economic Development
- Database Marketing Strategies
- Workforce Development
- Supply Chain Fortification
- Board Retreat Facilitation
Consistently rated as engaging and insightful, Laith and his team tailor all of their content to your specific needs and circumstances.
Consultation & Mentoring
Are you launching a BR&E program or want to take your existing program to another level? If so, ExecutivePulse can help. From asset mapping and team building to management techniques and technology considerations, we'll work with you to create cost-effective, reality-based solutions.
Consultation Services
- Asset mapping and team building
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI) development
- Streamlined process design
- Realistic outcome metrics
- Technology implementation
- Program optimization
ExecutivePulse will help you define key performance indicators (KPIs), develop streamlined processes, and outline realistic outcome metrics. Eliminate the learning curve by working with our experienced team.
Core Focus Areas
Business retention and expansion (BR&E) is the most critical and cost-effective component of any economic development strategy. BR&E initiatives driven by best practices help communities facilitate:
Arts & Culture
Entrepreneurial Development
Strategic Business Recruitment
Supply Chain Fortification
Talent Attraction
Workforce Development
What Our Participants Say
Consistently rated as excellent by sponsors and participants across North America
Thank you for all of your work in putting on a really enjoyable and beneficial course.
Training Participant
I must tell you, you are an incredible speaker - very engaging!
Workshop Attendee
Thank you so much for the awesome BR&E class last week. I learned so much!
IEDC Participant
Your passion and enthusiasm for your subject energized the class. You gave them a great deal to consider.
Program Coordinator
Thank you for helping make the business retention and expansion course a great success.
Training Director
Because of you and Dale, I enjoyed the class very much and learned quite a bit.