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Driving Dynamics Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence Committed to Fleet Driver Safety
Driving Dynamics Inc. a leading provider of advanced performance driver safety training and fleet risk management services announced that 2017 marks the company’s 30th anniversary.
“This is a very exciting time for Driving Dynamics. The company has a rich and solid history of integrity and commitment to delivering the highest quality driver safety training programs. It is this foundation that’s positioned Driving Dynamics to look to the future, evolve as an organization, offer new and innovative solutions and reach expanded audiences,” said Art Liggio, Driving Dynamics president.
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The Work Truck Show is happening March 14-17 in Indianapolis, and it’s a great opportunity to see all of the newest industry products, choose from dozens of industry-focused training courses, and gain access to technical engineering representatives from hundreds of exhibiting companies.
Attendees can interact with thousands of industry professionals, set up meetings with current suppliers or customers; find solutions to resolve technical issues, and talk shop with industry peers at special events and receptions. Discounted pricing ends this Friday, so register today!
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NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) announced that author and strategic advisor Lukas Neckermann will be the Keynote Speaker for the International Fleet Academy (IFA) on April 24 in Tampa, Florida.
“NAFA is pleased to have Lukas present at our international pre-conference event taking place the night before our annual conference,” said NAFA’s Chief Executive Officer, Phillip E. Russo, CAE. “Lukas’ presentation focuses on the ’three zeroes’ that will redefine both the automotive and fleet industries: Zero Emissions, Zero Accidents, and Zero Ownership. This is a must-attend event for all fleet professionals with an eye to the future.”
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If conferences and trade shows are strictly a marketing function, the true value of the events will never be satisfactory
By Ed Pierce, Fleet Industry Marketer
With the fleet-related conference season getting underway again, this is a good time to ask the question: “Why do so many companies consider trade shows and conferences as marketing events?” As a marketing professional, I love nothing more than to have a strong presence at a show – the largest booth, located by the front door, with some phantasmagoric draw that has plenty of stopping power. Giveaways, drawings, coffee…whatever it takes to have a large crowd in the booth.
If we’re really good, there will be a ton of leads, too.
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Schlesinger Takes Helm at LeasePlan USA
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Newly appointed CEO Jeffrey Schlesinger will lead LeasePlan USA as it sets its sights on the future
LeasePlan USA announces Jeffrey Schlesinger as the company’s new president and chief executive officer. He comes to LeasePlan with 30 years of financial services experience, the last eight years in fleet industry leadership.
Schlesinger joins LeasePlan as the company releases strong annual results for 2016, marked by a 7 percent year-on-year increase in underlying net result. LeasePlan has also announced plans to unlock the full potential of the global group and deliver more value for customers.
“It’s a new day at LeasePlan USA, and I’m so excited to be a part of this family and lead this transformation,” said Schlesinger.
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On Fleet Driver Management
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By Kevin Reilly, Editorial Communications Manager, The CEI Group, Inc.
As more fleets upgrade their safety programs with emerging technologies, particularly telematics and prescriptive analytics services, it is important for fleet managers to consider how these technologies will fit into and shape their safety culture.
The difference between predictive and prescriptive analytics is the ability to take the actionable data and prescribe appropriate courses of action to rectify driving behavior to prevent a collision.
Knowing how these big data technologies function, as well as their varied reporting options, is the first step. Next, is the need to set realistic short- and long-term goals.
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By Mike Cieri, MSIR, Vice President of Mardac Consultants
Communicating with an angry person is one of the most difficult business challenges a manager can face.
Whether the angry person is a fellow employee, a client, or an outside third party, being on the receiving end of heightened emotions is stressful.
When face-to-face with a hostile person, the natural human response is to respond in kind—to match the level of agitation. In most professional situations, however, this is not an effective strategy. If you match hostility with hostility, the cycle will only perpetuate itself. The key to breaking this cycle is to establish mutual understanding. By finding a common understanding, you can unlock the conflict and begin to build communication step by step.
The most extreme and challenging situation is when individuals or groups are not only needy, but also highly emotional. You must be willing to hear the other person’s concerns. Once an emotionally charged person sees that you are listening and concerned, the anger will likely begin to dissipate. With the anger out of the way, you can shift the discussion to a resolution of the issues.
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