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Frank Russell, CEO of Prositions, Honored with Learning Champion Award

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Learning Champion DES MOINES, IOWA (PRWEB) JUNE 29, 2016

The Founder and CEO of Prositions Frank Russell has been awarded the Learning Champion Award for his exceptional contributions to the learning industry. The award takes into account over 30 years of Frank’s innovation and entrepreneurism in the learning and development industry. His most notable accomplishments include:

Leading the modern trend for virtual mentoring with a full-featured software application
Creating one of the first SaaS/Cloud-based learning management systems
Guiding the video training content industry from an analog to a digital model
Shifting the way training content is aggregated, distributed, and consumed

“I have known Frank for a long time,” reflects Lloyd Singer, serial entrepreneur in the learning industry. “He is an incredible leader and entrepreneur who has always had a keen intuition about where the learning industry is headed. I’ve had the pleasure of working with him, and even competing at times, on some of these major industry transformations. His ability to help shape the future of the industry has been remarkable.”

Frank is an influential business and technology leader, visionary advisor, and true innovator of the learning industry. Since 1985 he has founded three companies in the learning industry. Since the inception of his first company, his goal has been to create and provide transformational learning technology and services to organizations. Frank has also served as the president and board member of several training media associations. Currently as the CEO of Prositions, Frank is impacting the mentoring industry and revolutionizing the way organizations develop and engage their talent.

“Research shows that formal training alone is not delivering the results human resource development professionals demand today,” explained Robin Salsberry, President of Prositions. “The key is to reinforce training with effective mentoring via technology. I’ve enjoyed working with Frank in two of his companies and can honestly say his drive to create disruptive change in the market has been an inspiration to us all.”

The annual Learning Champion Award recognizes individuals for exceptional contributions to the industry. Nominees can be innovators, thought-leaders, trailblazers, mentors, cutting-edge technologists, rookies, creative consultants, or high performing professionals that positively impact the learning industry. The awards ceremony took place on Wednesday, June 8th at the Anaheim Convention Center.

About Prositions, Inc.
Prositions, Inc. is the world’s leading mentoring consulting firm and the only company to offer a complete range of consulting, software, content, and service solutions. By combining the power of technology with an international network of mentoring experts, Prositions is revolutionizing the way organizations grow and develop talent. MentorString, their award-winning, cloud-based software application enables organizations to leverage virtual mentoring, engage in secure collaboration, and access high-quality individual development plans with content from industry leading authors and producers. For more information about Prositions, visit http://prositions.com

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Prositions Features New Courses at Association for Talent Development (ATD) International Conference & Exposition

DES MOINES, IOWA (PRWEB) MAY 16, 2016

Prositions will be attending the Association for Talent Development (ATD) 2016 Conference & Exposition May 22 – May 25 in Denver, Colorado and will feature courses such as Harassment Education and Retaliation Overview (HERO), More Than a Gut Feeling Platinum, and Make Mentoring Count. Conference attendees who visit Prositions at Booth #747 will have the opportunity to see demos and receive free access to the courses and assessments.

“We are looking forward to sharing our new content and assessments at the ATD Conference,” responded Jill Dillenburg, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Prositions. “More Than A Gut Feeling is one of the most popular interviewing and selection training tools in the market today, and the new platinum eLearning course is the most advanced and comprehensive version yet.”

More Than A Gut Feeling with Dr. Paul C. Green covers the science of behavior-based interviewing, which explains how a candidate’s past actions are the best predictor of future performance. The course engages participants in a series of interactive, multiple-choice questions that are embedded in the storyline as Dr. Green gives his expert feedback on each response. To learn more about this SCORM-based course or to request a free demo, visit www.prositions.com/more-than-a-gut-feeling-platinum.

“Prositions will have a number of new and exciting course releases that won’t be revealed until the ATD Conference, so stop by Booth #747 to find out about these new products,” said Frank Russell, CEO of Prositions, Inc. “I’m also pleased to be featuring our comprehensive mentoring skills course, Make Mentoring Count with Dr. Lois J. Zachary, which recently won another industry award.”

Prositions’ titles cover topics from mentoring and leadership development to supervisory skills and harassment prevention. These courses can be installed on existing learning management systems or hosted and integrated seamlessly in MentorString, Prositions’ ELMS (Enhanced Learning Management System), to provide organizations with a robust performance support tool unmatched in today’s market.

If you are attending the ATD Conference, visit Prositions at Booth #747 for free gifts and a chance to win 10 free year-long licenses. For more information on the show, or to register to attend, visit www.atdconference.org.

About Prositions
Prositions, Inc. is the world’s leading mentoring consulting firm and the only company to offer a complete range of consulting, software, content, and service solutions. By combining the power of technology with an international network of mentoring experts, Prositions is revolutionizing the way organizations grow and develop talent. MentorString, their award-winning, cloud-based software application enables organizations to leverage virtual mentoring, engage in secure collaboration, and access high-quality individual development plans with content from industry leading authors and producers. For more information about Prositions, visit http://prositions.com

About ATD 2016
The ATD 2016 International Conference & Exposition is the largest event for talent development professionals worldwide. It provides attendees with the knowledge, strategies, and solutions needed to effectively train and develop talent. Top highlights include insights into the latest trends, best practices, and new solutions for designing, delivering, implementing, and measuring learning programs.

Prositions Named Finalist for Two Prometheus Awards

Prometheus Finalist DES MOINES, IOWA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Prositions, Inc. has been selected as a finalist for Small to Medium Technology Company of the Year for the 11th Annual LWBJ Prometheus Awards by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI). In 2013, Prositions won the Prometheus Award for Startup Company of the Year. The Prometheus Awards are designed to recognize organizations and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the technology and software industries. Prositions has been a strong supporter of TAI and an active participant in programs, like HyperStream, that encourage aspiring students to seek technology career opportunities in Iowa.

“We are very pleased and honored to be included on the Prometheus finalist list this year,” said Frank Russell, CEO and founder of Prositions. “Our senior programmers have mentored and coached HyperStream student interns as we developed new features for our latest software application. MentorString, solves some of the toughest problems organizations are having today with talent engagement and retention,” he continued. “Organizations are spending an incredible amount of money recruiting and onboarding new employees. If that high potential talent leaves within a few months or a year, the cost to the organization can be significant. Our software helps protect that investment by powerfully engaging employees from day one. Giving students an opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology, like MentorString, is a win-win for our company and the industry.”

Frank Russell has also been named a Prometheus Award finalist for CEO of the Year. Mr. Russell has been recognized numerous times as a serial entrepreneur and technology pioneer.

“Frank is a thought leader and innovator in the human resources and technology industries,” expressed Robin Salsberry, President of Prositions. “He not only motivates and inspires his team, but Frank challenges all of us to accomplish more than we ever thought possible. Many of us have worked in his former companies and some have even gone on to create their own successful startups or become leaders in other high-growth organizations. He’s a one person incubator and accelerator!”

The Prometheus Award winners will be announced on Thursday, April 14th.

About Prositions
Prositions, Inc. is the world’s leading mentoring consulting firm and the only company to offer a complete range of consulting, software, content, and service solutions. By combining the power of technology with an international network of mentoring experts, Prositions is revolutionizing the way organizations grow and develop talent. MentorString, their award-winning, cloud-based software application enables organizations to leverage virtual mentoring, engage in secure collaboration, and access high quality individual development plans with content from industry leading authors and producers. For more information about Prositions, visit http://prositions.com

About the Prometheus Awards
The Prometheus Awards have been established as Iowa’s largest and most prestigious distinction dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the innovation and brilliance of Iowa’s high-tech industry. For more information about the Prometheus Awards and the Technology Association of Iowa, go to http://www.technologyiowa.org.

How to Mentor Veterans at Work – A New Webinar Hosted by Prositions

Webinar DES MOINES, IOWA (PRWEB) January 28, 2015

On Wednesday, February 17th from 11:00am to 12:00pm CST, Prositions is hosting a free webinar titled “How to Build a Veteran Mentoring Program in 5 Easy Steps.” The webinar is based on extensive research, observations, and best practices gleaned from dozens of Prositions’ successful veteran initiatives. It is designed to provide valuable takeaways for veteran program managers, HR professionals, and other interested participants to use in the creation and adoption of their own veteran mentoring initiatives.

“We believe creating a mentoring program is one of the most valuable tools an organization can use to help veterans,” stated Frank Russell, CEO at Prositions, Inc. “A well-designed and supported program can deliver significant benefits and ROI for the organization. The challenge is knowing which actions are effective and results-driven. That’s where this webinar can help.”

Mentoring programs tailored specifically for veterans have proven to be effective in supporting their success in the civilian workforce. This webinar will outline five key steps to help organizations build an effective mentoring program along with strategies to implement this type of veteran initiative.

“This new webinar will provide value to every participant, regardless of where they are in the mentoring program process,” assured Craig Robbins, webinar leader and Director of Talent Development Solutions at Prositions, Inc. “We are going to discuss the challenges veterans face when transitioning back into the civilian workforce and how an employer-provided mentoring program can help bridge that gap. I know from personal experience, having transitioned back into the civilian workforce more than once, that it is extremely important to have someone who can answer your questions and provide guidance and support in the areas you need it most.”

Since 2011 Prositions has been at the forefront of the growing movement to mentor in the workplace. Additionally, the benefits of mentoring can have a significant impact on the veteran populations within these organizations. In 2012 Prositions launched its original ProVeteran Program to help returning veterans find jobs in the civilian workplace. The program’s success led to its endorsement by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). In January of 2015, Prositions expanded this outreach program to offer its new software application, MentorString, free to any organization that wants to coach and mentor veterans on the job. To date, the ProVeteran Program has assisted thousands of veterans nationwide.

To register for the limited-seat webinar, please click here.

About Prositions
Prositions, Inc. is the world’s leading mentoring consulting firm and the only company to offer a complete range of consulting, software, content and service solutions. By combining the power of technology with an international network of mentoring experts, Prositions is revolutionizing the way organizations grow and develop talent. MentorString, their award-winning cloud-based software application enables organizations to leverage virtual mentoring, engage in secure collaboration, and access high quality individual development plans with content from industry leading authors and producers. Their latest self-paced training program, Make Mentoring Count by author Dr. Lois Zachary, is rapidly becoming the industry standard for the development of mentoring skills. For more information about Prositions, visit http://prositions.com

Prositions Releases MentorString Version 2.8 at Three Trade Shows

DES MOINES, IOWA (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Prositions announces the release of the latest version of its award-winning software platform,MentorString. Some of the most significant updates include enhanced mobile responsiveness, SCORM and Tin Can (xAPI) compliance, and a new searchable cataloging system that allows administrators and users to host, manage, share, and deliver a wide variety of off-the-shelf and custom content.

“It’s been a busy and exciting time for us,” said Corey Paul, Vice President of Product Development and Support for Prositions. “After winning several awards for our existing version of MentorString, we’re even more excited about this new release. Based on our customer feedback, our team has put a lot of time and energy into making these new additions, and we believe this latest version will be a real game changer in our industry.”

MentorString Version 2.8 will be featured at three upcoming tradeshows. First October 7-9 in Des Moines, IA at the Iowa SHRM State Conference, then the HR Technology Conference and Exposition October 18-21 in Las Vegas, NV, and finally the HRSouthwest Conference in Fort Worth, TX from October 25-28.

Founder and CEO, Frank Russell, has also been selected to speak at the Iowa SHRM State Conference and the HRSouthwest Conference. He will deliver training presentations on The Effective Use of Technology for Mentoring Programs.

“I’m very excited to be working with the HR professionals who will be attending the conferences,” said Frank Russell. “During my sessions I will show a variety of practical tips and techniques organizations are using to improve and streamline their coaching and mentoring programs. Social and mobile technologies are rapidly changing the talent management landscape and people are hungry to find out how to leverage these new capabilities.”

In addition to showcasing and providing complimentary demos of MentorString at their booths, Prositions will also provide attendees with a chance to win a patriotic Les Paul electric guitar, free access to Make Mentoring Count, as well as several other prizes and courses. Make Mentoring Count is a new mentoring skills program narrated by and based on the works of author Dr. Lois J. Zachary, industry veteran and mentoring expert.

About Prositions
Prositions, Inc. is a rapidly growing talent transformation company that provides career transition assistance, learning and development content, and virtual mentoring software and services. It delivers these capabilities using a highly effective new paradigm called the True Development Model. By combining the power of technology with an international network of coaching and mentoring experts, Prositions is revolutionizing the Talent Management industry. MentorString, their award-winning cloud-based platform, enables organizations to leverage virtual mentoring, engage in secure social collaboration, and access high-quality individual development plans with content from industry-leading authors and producers. For more information about Prositions and their solutions, visit http://prositions.com.

HR Technology Conference and Exposition
HR Technology covers all the latest trends – SaaS, The Cloud, social, mobile, analytics, video, gamification, Big Data and MOOCs – as well as the more traditional technologies. Whatever is changing the way work and HR gets done is what is featured. It is also home to the world’s largest Expo of HR technology products and services.

The HRSouthwest Conference
The HRSouthwest Conference (HRSWC) is the premier regional human resources conference in the United States – a true don’t-miss event, providing more than 100 educational sessions from thought-leading speakers, an abundance of networking opportunities and an exciting Marketplace of more than 200 HR solutions and services.

Iowa SHRM State Conference
Each year the Iowa SHRM State Council sponsors one of the largest conferences in the Midwest for HR professionals. The conference invites top-talent leaders from across the country to share their expertise and knowledge in all areas of Human Resources. Offering a wide range of programming from entry level to senior leadership, the conference is packed with insightful resources in benefits, compensation, recruitment, selection, retention, safety, leadership, strategic management, organizational development, training, and talent management.

Prositions CEO & Founder Named Semifinalist for EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Frank Russell CEO Prositions DES MOINES, IA (PRWEB) MARCH 31, 2015

Frank Russell, founder of Prositions, Inc., an award-winning Talent Transformation firm and creator of the MentorString software platform, has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2015 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Upper Midwest. Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award is considered the country’s most prestigious business award, honoring entrepreneurs and transformational CEOs for their commitment and continued success in their companies.

“Frank has been instrumental in the creation and growth of our newest venture, Prositions,” said Robin Salsberry, President and COO of Prositions. “Having built three successful start-ups from scratch, he has proven his ability as a serial entrepreneur, and we’re excited he is being recognized for his accomplishments.”

Judging for this prestigious award is handled by a panel of former EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award winners, and other successful community leaders. Based on more than just numbers, the award is given to those who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in innovation, financial performance, risk, and personal commitment to not only their business, but their community.

“Being selected as a semifinalist is a great honor,” said Frank Russell, CEO of Prositions. “But the real credit goes to the talented people I’ve been fortunate enough to attract and work with over the years. When people ask me my secret, I just tell them to find people who are a lot more talented than you and convince them to join your journey. If you do that well, eventually everything else seems to fall into place.”

The next step in the award process is the announcements of finalists on April 24, 2015. From these, awards are presented to the Upper Midwest’s most successful and growing businesses on June 10, 2015.

About Prositions
Prositions, Inc. is a rapidly growing Talent Transformation firm that offers career transition assistance, leadership development, performance coaching, and virtual mentoring services. It does this in a unique and advanced way, by combining the power of technology with an international network of certified coaches and mentors. Its latest software application, MentorString, enables organizations to leverage virtual mentoring and secure collaboration capabilities using the latest cloud-based, social and mobile technologies. For more information about Prositions and their unique solutions, visit http://prositions.com.

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Prositions Named Finalist for Two 2015 Prometheus Awards

Prometheus Awards 2015 DES MOINES, IA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Prositions, Inc., a Talent Transformation company and creator of the MentorString software platform, has been selected as a finalist for the Breakout Company of the Year Award and its leader Frank Russell for the CEO of the Year Award at the annual Prometheus Awards presented by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI).

The winner will be announced at the 10th annual Prometheus Awards Presentation Dinner on Thursday, April 16th at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines, IA.

“We’re honored and pleased to be selected in both of these categories,” said Robin Salsberry, President and COO of Prositions. “Last year was a great year for Prositions. With the launch of our latest software application, MentorString, and our capital raise of over $2.0 million, the company is truly poised for significant growth and expansion in the future.”

The Technology Association of Iowa established the Prometheus awards in 2006 to recognize the most remarkable companies in Iowa. Today, the Prometheus awards are one of Iowa’s most prestigious forms of recognition with hundreds of companies participating and competing for the awards.

“Frank is a truly remarkable entrepreneur and leader”, said Jill Dillenburg Director of Sales. “Prositions is his third successful company in Iowa and I’m thrilled to have joined the team. I’ve never met anyone who works harder and is more dedicated toward success. He is an inspiring example for us all.”

About Prositions
Prositions, Inc. is a rapidly growing Talent Transformation firm that offers career transition assistance, leadership development, performance coaching, and virtual mentoring services. It does this in a unique and advanced way, by combining the power of technology with an international network of certified coaches and mentors. Its latest software application, MentorString enables organizations to leverage virtual mentoring and secure collaboration capabilities using the latest cloud-based, social and mobile technologies. For more information about Prositions and their unique solutions, visit http://prositions.com.

Prositions Reports Record Revenue Growth in 2014

Prositions 2015 Growth DES MOINES, IA (PRWEB) JANUARY 27, 2015

Last year was a huge year for Prositions, Inc., a leading provider of virtual mentoring software and coaching solutions. They contribute much of that success to the launch of their cloud-based software application, MentorString and the development of a new market segment called Virtual Mentoring Solutions (VMS).

The estimated global market for employee coaching and mentoring is $15 billion with a majority of that spent by North American organizations. What differentiates Prositions in this developing market is a combination of its cloud-based software application, a network of national and international coaches, and a supplementary suite of proprietary content.

“In 2014, we saw a significant growth in our revenue of 85%,” said Sam Gill, CFO of Prositions. “We’ve steadily seen tremendous growth year after year since our inception in 2011. We’ve also added several signature clients who are boosting our international footprint.”

To help fuel this rapid expansion, the company successfully closed another angel round of investments of $2 million in capital, bringing the total, since founding, to over $5 million. “While out leading the charge to raise investment funds, my team worked hard expanding the company, developing and building new customer relationships, and launching MentorString, and I’m very pleased with our results,” said Frank Russell, CEO. “I’m proud of the success we have seen this past year, and I’m also eager to continue expanding and capturing market share in 2015.”

Prositions’ local growth in Iowa has also been significant in 2014, with a 58% increase in staff (43% worldwide). They doubled their office space at their headquarters in Urbandale, IA and increased payroll by 48%.

In addition, Prositions implemented a new IT intern program for high school students participating in the HyperStream initiative sponsored by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI). “Hiring IT interns has been very successful for us, and beneficial to their development.” says Robin Salsberry, President of Prositions. “One of the objectives of the TAI program is to encourage more young women to explore technology careers and we’re solid supporters of that kind of an initiative.”

About Prositions
Prositions, Inc. is a rapidly growing Talent Transformation firm that offers career transition assistance, leadership development, performance coaching, and virtual mentoring services. It does this in a unique and advanced way, by combining the power of technology with an International network of coaching experts. Its latest software application, MentorString enables organizations to leverage virtual mentoring and secure collaboration technology using the latest cloud-based, social and mobile technologies. For more information about Prositions and their unique solutions, visit http://prositions.com.

New Funds Fuel Rapid Expansion of HR Technology Company

Funding Growth DES MOINES, IA (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 04, 2014

Prositions, Inc. is pleased to announce it has successfully completed another angel round of investments, bringing the total raised by the company to $5 million. The latest round, completed in October, added another $2 million.

Prositions, Inc. is the leader in mentoring and coaching software and services for businesses and government agencies. This new investment will be used to further the company’s already impressive growth trajectory. Specifically, the funding will be used to scale the company, continue to enhance its cloud-based software application (MentorString), and grow the company’s expanding customer base.

“We truly appreciate the confidence expressed by our current and new angel investors,” said Frank Russell, CEO of Prositions. “We’ve attracted some very savvy investors who recognize our potential for exponential growth. This segment of the Talent Management market is undergoing a transformational change, and we believe we’re leading the charge in the virtual mentoring and collaboration space.”

MentorString is a cloud-based application that combines a virtual mentoring platform, along with a secure social collaboration capability. The software comes with a robust set of tools to help organizations automate and streamline their mentoring and coaching efforts. MentorString can also be used to enhance communication, collaboration, creativity and engagement within an organization.

“As a part of our expansion plans, we’ve recently moved our headquarters to a larger space in the same building complex,” said Sam Gill, CFO of Prositions. “We’ve also negotiated very favorable terms for contiguous office space to meet our future needs. This should allow us to continue to grow as planned, over the next year or so, without the need for another relocation.”

Prositions is a rapidly growing Talent Transformation company offering leadership development, performance coaching, talent coaching, career transition and retirement planning solutions. Prositions does this in a unique way by combining the power of advanced cloud-based and mobile technology with an international network of certified mentors and coaches. For more information about Prositions and their capabilities, visit http://prositions.com.

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