Updates From the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide

EDUCATION
Who Trains Your Trainer?

We all know that training is an integral part of any successful maintenance program. In fact, training is probably the most important factor in determining an organization’s growth — or lack of growth — because the simple truth is that without properly trained employees, it is impossible to produce the quality results your customers or employer demand. This explains why so much money, time and effort is spent making sure all employees are trained in safety procedures and cleaning applications.

But who should train your trainers?

With so much riding on the results, you need the best training available: You need the Official ISSA Cleaning Industry Train the Trainer program, sponsored by ISSA and Janitor University, the two foremost names in education and training for the cleaning industry worldwide.

Official, yet fun
The Official ISSA Cleaning Industry Train the Trainer program, August 25-26, 2005, in Anaheim, Calif., is your opportunity to learn what it takes to be a star trainer in a creative and fun learning environment. You’ll discover the “laws of learning” and actually put together a successful training program in this highly interactive, all-inclusive course.

“An effective training program is essential for any organization, especially those involved in the cleaning industry,” says industry training legend John Walker, who is presenting the course. “At our Train the Trainer program, we reveal how adults learn and retain information and the best way to deliver it. Many training courses involve a ‘talking head’ approach that can be tedious and boring. There are no talking heads involved with this program — just lots of networking, fun, idea exchanging, and learning the best practice of training in the cleaning industry. We’ve figured out how to put the fun back into training in such a way that the message will stick with you throughout your career.”

For more information, please contact the ISSA Customer Service Department at 800-225-4772; e-mail. Or visit the ISSA Web site.

ISSA/INTERCLEAN^® Adds ‘Wow!’

Tired of the same old trade-show experience? Well, ISSA is adding a variety of elements to this year’s ISSA/INTERCLEAN^® Las Vegas show that are guaranteed to make you say “Wow!” For example:

• Experience the ISSA Zone, including an Internet cafe, deli and sports bar — right on the show floor. A daily buffet area will offer a hot-lunch option and plenty of seating for quick meetings while a host of other food and beverage locations — including “themed” eateries — will be scattered throughout the show floor. Plus, exhibitors can now offer food and beverages in their booths — another first!
  
  
• Looking for a fast, fun way to identify the latest developments in the cleaning industry? Attend the ISSA Product Innovation Fashion Show. Kicking off hourly on the trade-show floor, the “fashion” show will feature real models displaying the latest innovations submitted by exhibitors. Be sure to vote for your favorites: Winners of the ISSA Product Innovation Awards will be announced Thursday, and just voting earns you a chance to win a paid trip to ISSA/INTERCLEAN^® Chicago 2006!
  
  
• Yet another show first takes place Thursday at 3 p.m.: The ISSA Roll Out the Red Carpet Happy Hour will be held right on the show floor, assuring the perfect setting to mix and mingle with the industry’s leaders and top suppliers. Attendees will receive two free drink tickets with their badge holders, and multiple hors d’oeuvres stations will be open throughout the hall.