Richardson Wins Two Gold Medals for Richardson QuickCheck™

2012 Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Awards recognize innovation in this sales training reinforcement tool

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Jan 04, 2013, 03:30 ET

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Richardson, a leading global sales training and sales strategy execution firm, today announced honors received for Richardson QuickCheck™, an innovative sales training reinforcement tool. The Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Awards recognized Richardson with two gold medals: one for Best Advance in Unique Sales and Marketing Technology and the other for Best Advance in Sales Training Software Platform.

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Richardson QuickCheck™ is an application designed for today's on-the-go sales professional. It uses mobile phones and tablets to deliver daily bite-sized knowledge and training, using proven methods for learning and retaining knowledge. QuickCheck™ is powered by Qstream, a real-time learning analytics platform developed at the Harvard Medical School, and is based on psychological principles of learning.

"We are excited to offer clients our QuickCheck™ product line, and we're proud of this recognition for innovation by Brandon Hall," says David DiStefano, President and CEO of Richardson. "Companies make substantial investments in training and talent management within their sales organizations, yet research shows that 79% of classroom learning is forgotten within three months. QuickCheck™ helps to optimize the investment in training, making more of it stick and improving learning outcomes."

The 2012 Brandon Hall Excellence Awards are presented by Brandon Hall Group, one of the leading research firms in training and development. Entries were evaluated on specific criteria that included a demonstrated fit with need, program design, functionality, innovation, and measurable results and benefits.

About Richardson
Richardson (www.richardson.com) helps leaders prepare their organizations to execute sales strategies and achieve business objectives. Richardson has the expertise and resources to help clients scale their initiatives quickly and confidently across their entire sales force and supporting functions. Working together, Richardson identifies sales best practices, evaluates talent, builds capability and consistency through world-class sales training, and sustains necessary change. Richardson ensures that each solution reflects the unique culture and values of its client, driving rapid adoption and lasting results.

About Brandon Hall Group
Brandon Hall Group, a preeminent research and analyst organization, focuses on developing research-driven solutions to drive organizational performance for emerging and large organizations. (www.brandonhall.com)

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