Laurel and Associates, Ltd. is a certified woman-owned small business that builds and strengthens managerial, employee development and technical skills through the design and delivery of participatory classroom and virtual training on a national and international basis. We have the proven ability to translate content of any kind into highly effective participatory classroom learning programs. We work with technical subject matter experts. We also have our own content expertise in a wide range of topic areas, including: change management, communication, interpersonal relations, conflict management, supervision, management, leadership, organizational development, performance management, personal management, presentation skills, teamwork, and both generational and gender differences. Our areas of expertise include:  Curriculum Design- We specialize in working with subject matter experts to transform technical lecture-based training into interactive participant-based training proven to be more effective in building skills.  Training Program Design- We excel in prioritizing and organizing multiple and diverse content areas to create a cohesive and effective skill building training series.  Classroom and Virtual Training Delivery- Our skill-building training is tailored to meet client needs and uses participatory learning techniques based on the UCLA Mastery Teaching Model, adult learning principles, accelerated learning and evidence-based research.  Train the Trainer- We help experienced and novice trainers create more effective program content, increase the probability that learning will occur through a variety of learning activities and audiovisual aids, and facilitate more effective presentations.  Program Specific Train the Trainer- We ensure that trainers have the expertise and capability to facilitate highly technical and specialized training content.