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Professional guidance, tutoring and development from business leaders.
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AE Associates
Provides management development services to public and private sector organizations. Services include management and coaching skills.
www.ae-associates.co.uk
Alliance Education Group
Specializes in the design and delivery of management training programs. Services include consultation on training needs and problems, course design and presentation and instructor training and development.
www.aeg-training.com
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Michigan State University: Executive Development Program
Provider of professional and corporate growth programs for management and executives.
www.bus.msu.edu
The Center for Executive Education
Sales forecasting management course offered by the University of Tennessee's College of Business.
mdc.bus.utk.edu
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European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP)
European agency that helps policy-makers and practitioners of the European Commission, the member states and social partner organizations across Europe make informed choices about vocational training policy.
www.cedefop.eu.int
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Crestcom
An international organization providing clients with executive training programs in more than 50 countries and 20 different languages.
www.crestcom.com
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Fundacao Dom Cabral
Nonprofit educational institution devoted to the development of managerial abilities and skills of managers, executives and corporations.
www.domcabral.org.br
E
European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management
Promotes models of advanced international training programs designed for management scientists.
www.eiasm.be
Enterprise Learning Center
Presents training, coursework and information to enhance personal, professional and economic growth for entrepreneurs, managers, investors and employees.
www.elconline.com
Execupower Inc.
Specializes in career development and coaching, supervisory and leadership skill development and team effectiveness for individuals, groups and organizations.
www.execupower.com
Extant Training Group
Training courses designed with an emphasis in development of employee and management interpersonal skills.
www.extant-training.com
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Macquarie University
Institution offering postgraduate programs in management.
www.gsm.mq.edu.au
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InspiredLeaders.com
Interactive personal briefing site for senior managers who wish to transform their leadership style.
www.inspiredleaders.com
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Kane and Associates
Provider of strategic thinking, team development, organization assessment education and executive development.
www.kaneandassociates.com
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Leadership Horizons
Provides tools to improve executive officers' effectiveness on the job as it relates to getting things done with and through people by helping executives and their key managers become more effective and by teaching managers how to coach others i...
www.leadershiphorizons.com
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Management Centre Europe
Provider of management training and executive development through classroom seminars, international conferences and customized learning solutions through in-company courses.
www.mce.be
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Pass Online - Certified Financial Planner
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Partners in Training
Offers personal, managerial and leadership effectiveness courses through client-focused programs and services.
www.pint.co.uk
Performance Learning Systems
Educational consultant providing professional guidance for educators and business professionals.
www.plsweb.com
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The Graham School of Management at Saint Xavier University
Programs lead to a certificate or MBA degrees. Coursework entails accounting, administration, finance, marketing, management information systems and management.
www.sxu.edu
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Teconline.com
Committed to connecting CEOs with the people, ideas and information they need to help them improve their businesses and their lives.
www.teconline.com
C-Zone Incorporated, The
Exists to inspire, challenge, coach and support executives to achieve personal, inter-personal and professional growth.
www.theczone.com
Training Pages
Source of information for UK professional training products and services.
www.trainingpages.co.uk
Transitions Seminars Inc.
Dedicated to providing personal growth and corporate training.
www.transitionseminars.com
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Winning Ways Management
Provider of leadership, management and strategy applications for executives and managers in growing organizations.
www.winning-ways.com
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Guide to Business and Tech Terms and Jargon

Stumped by tech, finance or industry jargon? Here's where to find help.

By Daniel Kehrer, Editor, Business.com & Work.com

If you're just starting out in business, much of the terminology that others seem to take for granted may seem like total Greek to you. Sales people especially like to toss around tech terms and other industry jargon like we should all know what it means. And even if you've been in business for years you can easily encounter unfamiliar terms as your business grows and you take on even more responsibilities. And then, of course, there's the whole realm of technology and the Internet where new terms are invented almost daily. Just understanding the language of the Web can be challenging. Wouldn't it be nice to have a series of Web-based "cheat sheets" that you could look to for help defining the terms and jargon that have you stumped? Becoming fluent in "biz-speak" or "tech-speak" can be as simple as 1, 2, 3:
  1. When you encounter an unfamiliar term, don't just brush it aside or pretend like you know what it means.
  2. Fire up your PC and run a quick check on the mysterious moniker via the term-cracking solutions below.
  3. File the answers in your memory banks, but resist the urge to talk business jargon to others who might not have the same knowledge. Plain English often works best in the end.
Business.com's "What Works for Business" blog is a great way to keep up with the latest solutions, trends and strategies for small and medium business. Updates daily.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done


Discover your definitions at online business-specific references

A simple site like the Dictionary of Small Business can be a life-saver when you need a quick business term lookup.

I recommend: Bookmark Dictionary of Small Business so you'll have it handy when you need help. This refreshing site doesn't carry ads, so it's easy on the eyes. Definitions are short and easy to find in the alphabetical index. The Glossary of Financial and Business Terms on The New York Times Web site is another excellent source.

For computer and Internet definitions, use your computer and the Internet

The problem with some tech dictionaries is that the definitions are harder to understand than the term itself. But the tech experts at Internet.com have created a great online dictionary and search engine for quick and easy-to-understand computer and Internet-technology definitions.

I recommend: Webopedia works like a search engine. Type in your term and the definition pops up. You can search broadly or choose a category such as networking, software, wireless, etc. Even if the definition uses other unfamiliar terms, they will likely be linked to their definitions as well.

Stay timely - take the pulse of the latest tech terms

Want to impress others with your knowledge of cutting edge tech? Check regularly for new terms. You'll be surprised by how many there are.

I recommend: Get the absolute latest at the "New Terms" section of Webopedia. They also have a Term of the Day.

Alleviate your acronym anger

Acronyms - those annoying letter designations for a billion terms, names or phrases - can be very useful and maddening at the same time. In business, we encounter so many of them that it's next to impossible to keep them all straight.

I recommend: Acronym Finder is your answer. With more than 500,000 human-edited entries, this super-useful site is the world's most comprehensive dictionary of acronyms and abbreviations. Categories include Information Technology (71,000 definitions) and Business & Finance (58,000 definitions). A few examples: BOE, CEO, EBIDTA, FOB, GAAP, IKEA, IPO, MLS, P&L, TVM.

Put a wiki to work

But what the heck is a 'wiki' you may be asking?

I recommend: Wiki defined. Now put wiki power to work by searching your term at Wikipedia, the most popular wiki on the Web.

Dive into accounting terminology

Consider a specialized resource for checking finance and accounting terms.

I recommend: The New York State Society of CPAs has a helpful Accounting Terminology Guide available free online.

Take your definitions deeper

If it's more than a simple definition you need, consider a full-blown business research library that can help.

I recommend: Since 1921, the James J. Hill Library has housed a world-class collection of practical business information resources and is considered one of the best business libraries in America. Even better, the James J. Hill Reference Library specializes in serving the information needs of small business.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  Help your employees and other associated with your business understand key terms as well. Compile your own in-house dictionary of terms associated with your particular industry.
  • •  Help your customers understand terminology, too. Create a customer-centered version of your in-house dictionary with special emphasis on plain-English explanations of terms they may encounter.

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If you're just starting out in business, much of the terminology that others seem to take for granted may seem like total Greek to you. Sales people especially like to toss around tech terms and other industry jargon like we should all know what it means. And even if you've been in business for years you can easily encounter unfamiliar terms as your business grows and you take on even more responsibilities. And then, of ... Read more

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