Training and Development Solutions (TDS) held its Fourth Annual Subject Matter Expert Forum on September 22nd at our District Offices in Pleasanton. TDS hosted this forum to discuss the training industry and its challenges and give the SMEs some time to get to know each other. Attendees enjoyed excellent food, heard a keynote address by John Ford, Esq. on the topic of “Dealing with Difficult Participants in Training Situations”, and TDS passed out accolades to some of our “star performers”.

A few of those attending were recognized for their work at the awards presentation during lunch time. Awards were given for three areas – "Peak Performer" for the highest number of training hours, "Excellence Award" for the best client evaluations received, and the "Partnership Award" for working closely with TDS to help our clients achieve their training goals.