In the latest episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham talks with Nicholas Crowe, Director Professional Development at the Canadian Professional Sales Association. Listen as we talk about Nick’s role at CPSA and how the association is helping to revolutionize front line professions.
Nick is a self-described education, training, and project management junkie. He’s passionate about building and refining education products that help people do their jobs better and advance their careers. In the past decade, Nick has helped to build and launch education programs for everyone from top-ranked universities and blue-chip companies to emerging start-ups and industry disruptors.
In February 2018, Nick joined the CPSA as Director Professional Development where he directs the day-to-day operations of CPSA’s training products, as well as helping the team ideate, design, develop, and deliver education offerings for current and future CPSA members. It is part of Nick’s mandate to help sales professionals build the skills necessary to help themselves, their organizations, and Canada grow and succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.
Interview Topics Include:
- The research, data and strategy that goes into developing a nation-wide learning curriculum and associated training materials.
- Types of content the CPSA and it’s partners are using to engage and train professionals on the front lines and in leadership positions.
- The education gap that’s previously existed in North America and how CPSA is bringing sales education and professional sales designations to the top of many HR department’s agendas.
- CPSA recently partnered with the Government of Canada. Learn about what it will mean for training available to salespeople.