“Bluepoint has a unique blend of programs available, yet, they scope and deliver work that is meaningful and relevant to Yamaha’s particular business situation and learning maturity. The team members of Bluepoint are all exceptional, first in the level of professionalism and responsiveness, but more so in their organization, quality and deep level of subject matter knowledge. In addition, we appreciate the creativity in working with our business either in scoping options, pricing, or schedules. We have never been disappointed with a Bluepoint Leadership learning experience.”

Charlene Miller HR Manager, Yamaha

Bluepoint and Carestream win Gold for Best Advance in Leadership Development from the Brandon Hall Group

Bluepoint and Carestream formed a strong collaborative partnership to create two high-potential development programs for emerging leaders and senior leaders. Each high-potential development program included a series of custom leadership development workshops and micro-eLearning programs, individual application coaching for each participant, and a group leadership project to apply their learning.

Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts; Brandon Hall Group analysts; and executives based on these criteria: fit the need, design of the program, functionality, innovation, and overall measurable benefits.

Neil Bryant, vice president of leadership and sales development, Americas at Carestream, said, “On behalf of Carestream, I am privileged and honored to receive Brandon Hall Group’s gold award for Best Advance in Leadership Development. This achievement serves as evidence of the ‘power of two.’ Two organizations, Carestream and Bluepoint, created something together larger than initially envisioned. And the beneficiaries of this partnership are the emerging and existing leaders who are elevating their skills, ability, performance, and enjoyment of leading… for their own professional growth as well as for making Carestream a stronger company. This endorsement fuels our future work in this field, and we’re grateful for the recognition. Hats off to our partners, and here’s to creating more exceptional development opportunities for our people!”

“We really valued how responsive and flexible Bluepoint was, as well as the breadth of content that could be customized to our organizational needs.”

Helen Guler Senior Manager of Organizational Development

Bluepoint and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Win Bronze for Best Advance in Leadership Development from the Brandon Hall Group

Bluepoint and Wallenius Wilhelmsen won the coveted Brandon Hall Group Bronze Award for Excellence in the “Best Advance in Leadership Development” category.

Brandon Hall Group, a leader in providing data, research, insights, and certifications to Learning, Talent and HR executives and organizations, is recognized for its HCM Excellence Awards® in the Human Capital Management (HCM) industry. Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based on:

  • Alignment to their business need and environment;
  • Program design, functionality, and delivery;
  • Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation, and creativity;
  • And, overall effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits.

Bluepoint and Wallenius Wilhelmsen collaborated to create a custom leadership development program (LDP) for top performers. The custom program included a 360 assessment, a series of in-person and virtual workshops, micro-eLearning programs, learning application trios, and individual coaching sessions to further support learning.

Helen Guler, Senior Manager of Organizational Development at Wallenius Wilhelmsen, shared “We’re very proud and happy that our Leadership Development Program with Bluepoint has received this award. The ‘LDP’, as we call it, has made a marked impact in our development of leaders, giving them the opportunity to explore and grow their skills, build lasting relationships, and learn through experience.”

Read more about our partnership with Wallenius Wilhelmsen here.

“We hold the belief that leadership starts with who you are and then moves to what you do. Bluepoint is a partner we could trust in delivering this experience.”

Jill Melnyk Vice President of Organizational Development & Talent Acquisition

Bluepoint Wins Bronze for Excellence in Blended Learning from Chief Learning Officer®

Bluepoint, an innovator and facilitator of advanced leadership development concepts and coaching programs, won a coveted Chief Learning Officer® bronze award for excellence in the blended learning category.

Bluepoint highlighted their partnership with Wallenius Wilhelmsen for which they developed a series of custom blended learning experiences for top-performing, global leaders. The custom program included a mix of 360 assessments, a series of in-person and virtual workshops, micro-eLearning programs, learning application trios, and individual coaching sessions.

Julie Henry, Director of Client Services at Bluepoint, added, “We are proud of our collaboration with Wallenius Wilhelmsen and the positive impact it has had on their leaders and the organization as a whole. At Bluepoint, we are passionate about leadership development and how our programs can be used to build stronger organizations, communities, and families.”

The Learning in Practice Awards are presented annually to practitioners and providers in recognition of excellence in learning and employee development. Entries were evaluated by Judges including senior practitioners, learning and development experts, Chief Learning Officer® editors and past award winners.

“I first came across Bluepoint Leadership several years ago, when I was part of their executive education program. This course had such a profound impact on me and my leadership, that I was excited to have the opportunity to bring it to Halton Healthcare.”

Dr. Daniel Edgcumbe Vice President, Medical Affairs

Bluepoint Selected by Training Industry as a Leadership Training Watch List Company for the Twelfth Time

Bluepoint, an innovator and facilitator of advanced leadership concepts, has been selected to Training Industry Inc.’s 2023 Top Training Watch List. It’s the 12th time Bluepoint has been selected to the Watch List for the Leadership Training sector of the learning and development (L&D) market. This year’s selection was based on Bluepoint’s “breadth of leadership development programs that serve the learning needs of leaders.”

Training Industry Inc. notes that its Watch List is intended to better inform professionals about the best and most innovative providers of training services and technologies. Award recipients “bridge the divide between course providers and cutting-edge learning technology” that improves learner retention and closes employee skill gaps.

“We (Alberta Health Services) chose to work with Bluepoint as an organization that develops leaders with integrity and intention. When looking for a coaching program, we found that the Leader as Coach program helps leaders form more authentic and engaging relationships with their team members to help them achieve their best, even beyond what they may have thought possible. A groundswell is happening in our organization with coaching becoming a key skill for leaders from our most senior executives to the front-line - Bluepoint has played a key role in this shift. From the talented and supportive team to the program materials, Bluepoint has proven to be a valued partner whom I would wholeheartedly recommend to others!”

Francine Maddex Manager, Talent Development - Alberta Health Services

Bluepoint wins 2015 Leadership 500 Award

HR.com’s Leadership 500 Excellence Awards are one of the most prestigious Annual Leadership Awards Listings in our industry, and we were honored to receive a Top 3 Ranking at the LEAD2015 Forum. These awards are a salute to the world’s top leadership practitioners and training providers and highlight their roles in developing leadership talent.

We  wish to express our thanks to HR.com for recognizing and validating the quality of the work we do for our clients. We are especially proud of the fact that these awards were based solely on participant evaluations.

Bluepoint placed third in the hotly contested Large Leadership Provider Category as a result of the success and participant feedback for our new program, BreakOut!…. become the leader of the future today! Furthermore; we were delighted to see that one of our core clients, Qualcomm, collected a Best-in-Class award for their work with the Bluepoint Executive Leadership Essentials Program.

 

“The Bluepoint approach focuses on the individual leader and helps them to grow and develop. It does not suggest a template for the ideal leader and make people conform to that image. This core belief separated Bluepoint from other firms we were considering.”

Neil Bryant VP of Leadership and Sales Development

Bluepoint wins Bronze from Brandon Hall Group!

We are thrilled to share the news that Bluepoint Leadership Development has won a Bronze Award from the Brandon Hall Group for our partnership with Konica Minolta in the category, Best Learning Program Supporting a Change Transformation Business Strategy.

“I’m honored to recognize this group of elite organizations with phenomenal programs across HCM functions. The winners truly exemplified excellence around the critical business dimensions across the award categories, including a high standard of performance in their organization and demonstrated clear, measurable business results through these innovative programs,” said Rachel Cooke, COO of Brandon Hall Group.

The entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group Sr. Analysts and Executive Leadership based upon the following criteria: fit the need, design of the program, functionality, innovation, and overall measurable benefits. The full list of award winners can be found here.

Brandon Hall Group is a HCM research and advisory services firm that provides insights around key performance areas, including Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition and Workforce Management. With more than 10,000 clients globally and 20 years of delivering world-class research and advisory services, Brandon Hall Group is focused on developing research that drives performance in emerging and large organizations, and provides strategic insights for executives and practitioners responsible for growth and business results.

“Bluepoint has the ability to create something that is interactive, encourages engagement, and helped us look forward and further than before.”

Nick Bizic Director of Global Career Management