The Newman Learning Group Inc. was founded by Gordon Newman and specializes in programs allowing companies to maximize the potential of their human resource asset through:
- Development of strategic plans
- Development of leadership skills
- Structured focused continuous improvement of processes
Gordon is associated with both the Schulich Executive Education Centre and Humber Corporate Education Centre and has developed and delivered programs for:
- The Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick
- Honeywell Limited
- Brampton Real Estate Board
- Brampton Board of Trade
- INTRIA Items Inc. *
As a facilitator Gordon brings a blend of practical knowledge, humour and understanding of adult learning principles to every session. His clients say: "Gordon is a great facilitator and learning consultant who delivers quality work." -- P. Holden, Project Manager, Mississauga, Ont.
"The range in style from accountant to tourism can seem like a gulf and Gordon built effective bridges. Gordon showed an understanding that tourism is fragile, more unpredictable, or to phrase it another way, very interdependent with social, political and economic systems." -- Barbara Thibodeau, proprietor Toutes Saisons Pointe-Verte, N.B.
Gordon's expertise has been recognized with articles published in
- Creative Training Techniques
- Brampton Board of Trade - Trade Talks
Gordon holds a Fellowship in the Institute of Canadian Bankers (Honours) along with a Diploma in Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University. This academic training is further bolstered by a certificate in learning design from Langevin Learning and a Certified Performance Technologist designation conferred by the International Society for Performance Improvement.
* In 2002 Gordon picked up a citation from the American Society for Training & Development, in the Excellence in Performance category for a program within INTRIA Items Inc. for which he served as master facilitator.