Landmark Education Celebrates 20 Years of Empowering People

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmark Education, a global educational enterprise that empowers people in fulfilling those matters that are of interest or importance to them, celebrates its 20th anniversary today.

Recognized as one of the top leadership and development training program providers in the world by HR.com/James McNeil, Landmark Education offers programs that are innovative, effective and immediately relevant. In 2010, MarketData Enterprises, which publishes the most respected U.S. annual report on the training and development industry, said, "Many top experts in the personal development and coaching industries got their start by participating in Landmark's programs. Landmark is recognized for having one of the best faculty bodies in the business."  

Landmark Education uses its leading-edge educational methodology to equip people to produce "breakthroughs" – extraordinary results in the areas of their lives that are most important to them, including career, relationships, productivity, and overall satisfaction.

More than 1.3 million people worldwide have participated in The Landmark Forum, the company's flagship course. Landmark Education also offers a full range of corporate consulting services internationally through Vanto Group, a wholly owned subsidiary. Clients have ranged from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies and include Apple Computer, JP Morgan Chase, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Reebok International, the U.S. Dept. of the Navy, the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, and NASA.

Since its founding on February 1, 1991, Landmark Education has grown to include more than 475 employees and more than 760 extensively trained leaders worldwide. The company, 100% owned by its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and similar international plans, has been in the process of re-examining, redesigning, and elevating every aspect of how it does business, including its customer service, program design, facilities, and how it delivers its programs, products and services.

"We have been engaged in a major redesign of our programs and our company," says CEO Harry Rosenberg. "While the commitment of the company has always been to provide real and lasting value, we are focused on providing our customers with what makes the most difference in what they are dealing with and what they really care about, as well as an extraordinary customer experience."

In addition to impacting their personal concerns, many people use Landmark's programs to support them in impacting the lives of others. More than 100,000 community projects have been created out of one of Landmark's leadership courses, the Self-Expression and Leadership Program. These projects are designed by participants to make a difference in communities and institutions around the world. Committed to those who serve their communities, Landmark Education also provides scholarships to The Landmark Forum for police officers, firefighters, and clergy in most countries where they do business.

In 2010, Landmark was featured extensively in the press (visit Landmark's website – http://www.landmarkeducation.com/articles_about_landmark_education.jsp – to see dozens of articles and broadcasts), including two articles in The New York Times. The first was a feature story in the Styles Section, whereby renowned author Henry Alford shared his account and insights from his participation in The Landmark Forum. The second article told the story of how Landmark's Chairman of the Board, Terry M. Giles, helped reconcile a dispute among the children of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  In addition, Landmark experts appeared in dozens of television broadcasts sharing tools and tips to empower people in being effective in their lives. People who have participated in Landmark Education programs have created a website that features stories about projects and initiatives created out of Landmark's programs. To see these stories, visit www.landmarkeducationnews.info.

SOURCE Landmark Education