Nestlé USA Pilots Communities of Practice on Q2Learning Platform
Falls Church, VA, (May 2006) - Q2Learning announced today that Nestlé USA will use the xPERT eCampus platform to pilot community of practice (CoP) sites for several small workgroups within Nestlé University. The initial CoPs will focus on topics of interest in blended learning, including ways in which Nestlé can leverage blended learning to support company-wide initiatives such as leadership and safety training.
Tim Lybarger, Manager, Training & Development, at Nestlé University says, "We're really pleased to be working with Q2Learning as we try this new enabler of virtual communities and collaborative learning. We have great hopes of improving both the efficiency and the quality of our global team initiatives. Q2Learning has provided the kind of support that has been essential in helping us navigate the complexities of the new technologies and approaches."
"Like so many other organizations we work with, Nestlé is looking at ways that it can leverage technology to support the strategic goals of the company" according to Bill Bruck, lead solutions architect at Q2Learning. "We're excited to be a part of their exploration and are looking forward to partnering with them as they move forward with implementing communities of practice and blended learning initiatives."
Q2Learning is the leading provider of enterprise software for collaborative learning and knowledge management. The company's xPERT eCampus, winner of the 2004 gold Brandon Hall award for innovative technology, offers the ability to drive mastery learning by rapidly developing blended learning programs that weave electronic content, web meetings, practice assignments and coached OJT into integrated programs of study. The xPERT eCommunity enables the rapid creation of communities of practice, performance support and knowledge sharing.
Named one of "America's Most Admired Food Companies" in Fortune magazine for the ninth consecutive year, Nestlé USA provides quality brands and products that bring flavor to life every day. From nutritious meals with STOUFFER'S® LEAN CUISINE® to baking traditions with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®, Nestlé USA makes delicious, convenient, and nutritious food and beverage products that enrich the very experience of life itself. That's what "Nestlé. Good Food, Good Life" is all about. Well-known Nestlé brands include: NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®, NESTLÉ® NESQUIK®, NESTLÉ® COFFEE-MATE®, NESTLÉ® GOOD START®, STOUFFER'S®, STOUFFER'S® LEAN CUISINE®, HOT POCKETS® and LEAN POCKETS® brand sandwiches, NESCAFÉ®, NESCAFÉ® TASTER'S CHOICE®, NESTLÉ® JUICY JUICE®, BUITONI®, POWERBAR®, NESTLÉ® CRUNCH®, NESTLÉ® BUTTERFINGER®, and WONKA®. Nestlé USA, with 2005 sales of $8.1 billion (includes Nestlé Nutrition), is part of Nestlé S.A. in Vevey, Switzerland - the world's largest food company - with 2005 sales of $73 billion. For product news and information, visit Nestleusa.com or NestleNewsroom.com.
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