Our Philosophy

"The best thing for disturbances of the spirit," replied Merlin, "is to learn. That is the only thing that never fails. Look at what a lot of things there are to learn. You can learn astronomy in a life time, natural history in three, literature in six. And then, after you have exhausted a million lifetimes in biology and medicine and theo-criticism and geography and history and economics, why, you can start to make a cartwheel out of the appropriate wood, or spend fifty years learning to begin to beat your adversary at fencing. After that you can start again on mathematics until it is time to learn to plow."

Adapted from: The Sword and the Stone by T.H. White

"Holt Learning was founded in 1983 to help clients develop employees with the best learning tools available. We work closely with clients to form long- lasting partnerships. We shall do what we do exceptionally and promise only what we can deliver." - Margaret Holt

Experienced
Holt Learning has over 50 years experience in delivering high quality and high caliber training programs to diverse audiences. From administrative assistants, new supervisors, middle managers, and senior managers, HOLT training participants have received training customized to their needs. Holt Learning is proud of our long relationships with our clients. In our relationships, we have grown and changed to meet our client's needs, but never at the sacrifice of service quality.

Honest
Many businesses say it, few businesses mean it. Holt Learning is founded on the principles of high ethical standards, respect for confidentiality, and acting above reproach.

High Quality
Holt Learning is committed to providing services of the highest caliber. We take an objective approach, take time to truly learn the needs of the client and the individual participants, and craft products and services to meet the needs. However, we will not attempt all things for all people. If HOLT is aware of an alternative provider that has a better, perhaps more cost-effective solution, HOLT will send the client to that vendor, or provide as much assistance as the client desires. We will not force a fit with an off-the-shelf program, and we won't force a custom development...it is all dependent on the needs of the client.

Value for Money
Holt Learning is mindful of the missions of its clients, as well as their budgets. Holt Learning will deliver a high value service at a fair and competitive price. Unlike many training providers, we do not differentiate ourselves on price, but we are aggressive in keeping our costs under control, enabling a price for the client that is often below what is charged by lower-quality competitors.

Forthright
With HOLT as your training partner, you can expect an honest exchange of information. We value openness with our clients, as it fosters a more effective relationship. For example, if something is not working well, we will tell you, provide you with the facts, and recommend some alternatives. We believe that the long term relationship will be more beneficial to all over the short-term monetary benefit of doing what is "good enough".

Hard-Working
We pride ourselves on delivering what we promise, and paying attention to the details. If managing a program or coordinating a class, HOLT knows that the client and the participant are paying attention to the small things. And we concentrate on the small things as well as the big things. We take deadlines seriously, and we have developed standards for deliverables and facilitation that we do not compromise.

Flexible
What are your needs? What will best meet them? From managing an entire corporate training department, to providing classes on Presentation Skills, to developing a custom orientation program for new hires, we focus on what you have to do to get the job done. If your needs require consulting advice, program design, program delivery and program management, HOLT can work with you and do whatever it takes to meet the need an make the effort a success.

Creative
Too often, creative is interpreted as simply being new or high-tech. While HOLT Learning can deliver on either of these, we focus on truly being CREATIVE. New approaches, new methods, new tools...all relevant to the real world. From a small classroom exercise to an innovative and cohesive curriculum, Holt can provide you with the assistance you need.

 

 

 

 

Margaret Holt
President and CEO

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