All students who take a Subject Specific class are eligible to earn 0.5 of a Continuing Education Credits (CEU).
You must score 80% or higher to obtain a passing mark for the class. This completion entitles you to receive a certificate of achievement. This certificate will also highlight the number of CEU’s you have earned.
Before Work – Productive Things to Start Your Day
Over the course of my work life, now spanning sixty years, I have always been an early riser. That still seems strange to me in that one of the things I did to pay my way through university was to play the piano in a bar. I finished typically at 4:00 AM. I was still […]
A Familiar Industry, A New Chapter
The heavy equipment industry has a way of sticking with you. Years ago, I had the opportunity to serve as Vice President of Human Resources at Kirby-Smith Machinery. Like many good stories in this industry, that chapter started with relationships – specifically, being introduced to Ron Slee, someone whose leadership, industry knowledge, and commitment to […]
Learning Without Scars Update
We are sorry to announce the loss of an extremely important and wonderful member of the Learning Without Scars team. George Zeigler who is responsible for the Electrical section in Professional Development has passed away. We worked with George for nearly two years as he developed learning products for us. The Electrical Industry across America […]
The Importance of Accurate Forecasting
The Importance of Accurate Business Forecasting and Revenue Projections for Equipment Dealers If you’re an equipment dealer, then your business is not just about selling machines. It’s about managing cycles, parts, service, rentals, and relationships. In such a complex environment with so many moving pieces, guessing your way into the future does not work. You […]
Are Volvo, Daimler, and PACCAR Merging? Separating Rumors from Reality
But let’s clear this up right away: There is no merger between these three OEMs. What is actually happening is a joint venture — a strategic collaboration between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group called Coretura AB, a 50/50 partnership designed to accelerate the industry’s software transformation and enable a more connected, standardized digital future. The […]
Sometimes Less Can is More!
Just after the Great Recession, Caterpillar decided to exit the truck engine manufacturing business in 2010. CAT had struggled to make a good Tier 4 product. Many thought CAT would buy another manufacturer. Some CAT dealers bought truck dealerships, and others started working on all trucks. Dealers asked me why CAT would exit the truck […]