Clarkston Consulting Recognized as 2016 LearningElite Organization for Third Consecutive Year by Chief Learning Officer Magazine

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May 03, 2016, 10:29 ET

DURHAM, N.C., May 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarkston Consulting, a leading management, operations and implementation consulting firm, for the third consecutive year has been named to Chief Learning Officer (CLO) magazine's 2016 LearningElite winners, recognizing organizations for employing exemplary workforce development strategies and delivering significant business results.

The LearningElite is composed of organizations that perform above key benchmark standards for learning and development (L&D) practices. "Clarkston Consulting is honored to receive this recognition for our L&D practices," stated Tom Finegan, CEO and Co-Founder of Clarkston. "Our ongoing commitment to our stewards' development ensures we stay relevant, leading our clients to new and better results for their businesses. We are proud of the direct impact our clients recognize as the result of our stewards' knowledge and experiences."

The LearningElite program recognizes excellence using five key learning and development performance indicators. Clarkston's exemplary practices highlighted in the finalist results included leadership's involvement in talent development and learning strategy execution. "We are thrilled to be recognized with this esteemed group of companies," stated Carol Gillespie, Managing Partner for Talent with Clarkston. "With the rapidly changing needs of our clients, programs supporting the ongoing transformation of our employees is paramount. By engaging our professionals to be both students and teachers we have built a strong learning culture which positively impacts our business performance and client outcomes."

"We are constantly impressed by the industry's dedication to innovating and evolving the practices of learning and development," said Sarah Kimmel, vice president of research and advisory services for Human Capital Media, publisher of CLO. Organizations named to the 2016 Learning Elite will be featured in the June 2016 issue of Chief Learning Officer magazine.

About Clarkston Consulting
Clarkston Consulting provides management, operations and implementation services for life sciences and consumer products companies. Clarkston has achieved a 15-year average client satisfaction rate of 95% by continuously pushing for success for our clients, our consultants, and our company. For more information, please visit www.clarkstonconsulting.com.

About Human Capital Media
Human Capital Media (HCM) is the largest integrated media company serving the human capital, management and workforce development industries. Through award-winning content they deliver valuable solutions to create a vibrant community where decision makers and solution providers connect to solve their greatest workplace challenges. To learn more about the LearningElite awards program and see the winners, visit CLOmedia.com/LEwinners.

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