
At Training Magazine’s Training 2025 Conference & Expo, today’s keynote session was more than just a presentation—it was an immersive experience in curiosity, compassion, and change. Led by Narrative 4’s Kandice Cole and Lee Keylock, this interactive session challenged participants to step into the power of storytelling as a leadership tool. There was excitement and apprehension. Through a unique “Story Exchange” methodology, participants paired up to share personal stories—deeply listening and reflecting on life-changing moments. Then, they took on an
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Read More...What a night at the 2024 CFTEA Leaders Conference! After a day full of inspiring ideas and networking, we stepped back in time to the 1920s for an unforgettable evening of dinner, awards, and a thrilling murder mystery! The interactive murder mystery dinner, “I Love You to Death,” brought the jazz age to life with Sleuths Mystery Entertainment Sleuths Mystery Entertainment’s captivating performances. We celebrated winners for the best 1920s costume, the Watson Award – when you can’t be accurate
Read More...The 2024 CFTEA Leaders Conference is an opportunity for board and council members as well as key supporters to come together and share best practices, challenges, and solutions in a fun, collaborative environment. This year the conference was at Village by the Sea in Wells, Maine. This was the location of the Leaders Conference in 2014 and it was great to return! Stay tuned for award recognition. If you weren’t able to make it this year, the 2025 Leaders Conference
Read More...Long-time board member, instructor, and content reviewer Jay Hallam has retired from Kennebunk Savings Bank. His knowledge into Commercial Lending and Credit Analysis provided a unique and expansive voice to our learning community. CFTEA was so fortunate to have Jay be such an active and thoughtful member of the CFTEA Board of Directors. Recently, Jay has been reviewing updates to a new version of Analyzing Financial Statements and offering his insights. All of us at CFTEA wish Jay the best
Read More...Congratulations to all students earning certificates, certifications, and diplomas through CFTEA this academic year! The list is massive and we love helping you reach your organizational and career goals! Join the celebration by celebrating your workmates, family, friends – or you – on amazing achievements! Take time out to celebrate and maybe some cake! Check out the announcements on CFTEA’s Facebook or LinkedIn to share your congratulations!
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