<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel xmlns:dc="http://dublincore.org/documents/dcmi-namespace/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"> <title>Root Inc.</title> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/rssfeed/organization/gWkDiXMn74z-q3uT1r0gcA==</link> <description>Contains the last 20 releases</description> <copyright>Copyright 2017, Root Inc.</copyright> <managingEditor>newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)</managingEditor> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:35:30 GMT</lastBuildDate> <webMaster>webmaster@globenewswire.com (Webmaster)</webMaster> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/03/29/1079268/0/en/Root-Inc-Wins-a-2017-Temkin-Group-Vendor-Excellence-Award.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/03/29/1079268/0/en/Root-Inc-Wins-a-2017-Temkin-Group-Vendor-Excellence-Award.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Wins a 2017 Temkin Group Vendor Excellence Award</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Award recognizes Root's expertise and approach to helping clients deliver outstanding customer experiences</p></em></p><p align="left"><span class="mw_region">SYLVANIA, OH</span><span>--(Marketwired - March 29, 2017) - </span>Root Inc., a strategy execution consulting company, today announced it has been named a winner of a Temkin Group CX Vendor Excellence (CxVE) Award in recognition of its ability to help clients create outstanding customer experiences.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:35 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079268</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/09/30/1079264/0/en/Root-Inc-to-Participate-in-White-House-Discussion-on-Inclusive-Business-Practices-and-Long-Termism.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/09/30/1079264/0/en/Root-Inc-to-Participate-in-White-House-Discussion-on-Inclusive-Business-Practices-and-Long-Termism.html</link> <title>Root Inc. to Participate in White House Discussion on Inclusive Business Practices and Long-Termism</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Leaders From All Areas of Business, Academia and Beyond Will Share Thoughts on Sustainable Business Practices That Can Help Companies Flourish</p></em></p><p align="left"><span class="mw_region">SYLVANIA, OH</span><span>--(Marketwired - September 30, 2016) - </span></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:08 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079264</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/06/15/1079260/0/en/Hot-Off-the-Press-Customer-Experience-Secrets-and-Tips-Revealed-in-New-Business-Book-720-Haircuts-Creating-Customer-Loyalty-That-Lasts-a-Lifetime.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/06/15/1079260/0/en/Hot-Off-the-Press-Customer-Experience-Secrets-and-Tips-Revealed-in-New-Business-Book-720-Haircuts-Creating-Customer-Loyalty-That-Lasts-a-Lifetime.html</link> <title>Hot Off the Press: Customer Experience Secrets and Tips Revealed in New Business Book "720 Haircuts - Creating Customer Loyalty That Lasts a Lifetime"</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Available Now via Amazon, Customer Experience Guru Gary Magenta Shares Unfiltered Insight, Humor and Real-World Revelations to Help Brands Conquer the CX Challenge </p></em></p><p align="left"><span class="mw_region">SYLVANIA, OH</span><span>--(Marketwired - June 15, 2016) - </span>Root Inc. today announced the availability of a new type of business book, <em>720 Haircuts - Creating Customer Loyalty that Lasts a Lifetime</em>, on Amazon<em>. </em>Written by its customer experience (CX) expert <a href="http://www.garymagenta.com/" rel="nofollow" title="Gary Magenta">Gary Magenta</a>, <em>720 Haircuts</em> forgoes traditional business jargon and complex formulas for storytelling and practical methods that will help leaders establish and deliver strong, differentiated customer experiences. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:33 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079260</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/05/19/1079283/0/en/World-s-First-Mobile-Manager-Makeover-Hits-ATD-2016-International-Conference-Exposition.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/05/19/1079283/0/en/World-s-First-Mobile-Manager-Makeover-Hits-ATD-2016-International-Conference-Exposition.html</link> <title>World's First Mobile Manager Makeover Hits ATD 2016 International Conference & Exposition </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Root Manager Makeover Guru, Gary Magenta, Transforms Managers From Sub-Par to Supreme -- You've Got to See It to Believe It</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - May 19, 2016) - Root Inc., the strategy execution consulting company, announces that the Root Manager Makeover Show and Mobile Exhibit will debut at the ATD 2016 International Conference & Exposition.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2016 13:17 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079283</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201605/40537_Cilw4e7UUAACPeQ.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/05/19/1079283/0/en/World-s-First-Mobile-Manager-Makeover-Hits-ATD-2016-International-Conference-Exposition.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201605/40537_Cilw4e7UUAACPeQ.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="The Root Manager Makeover Mobile Exhibit being prepped for its trip to the 2016 ATD International Conference in Denver, CO." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/01/19/1079279/0/en/Root-Inc-Announces-the-Hire-of-Experienced-Consulting-Executive-Dave-Willis.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/01/19/1079279/0/en/Root-Inc-Announces-the-Hire-of-Experienced-Consulting-Executive-Dave-Willis.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Announces the Hire of Experienced Consulting Executive Dave Willis </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Willis Joins as Managing Director, Bringing More Than 20 Years of Experience in Healthcare, Consulting, Leadership and Strategic Planning to Root's Senior Team</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Jan 19, 2016) - Root Inc.<sup>®</sup>, the strategy execution consulting company, today announced Dave Willis has joined the company as a managing director. His primary focus is on formalizing and expanding Root's consulting practice in the retail, hospitality, and health care sectors.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:10 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079279</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/10/14/1079276/0/en/Root-Inc-Launches-The-Continuum-R-Sustainment-Portal-an-Online-Resource-Designed-to-Help-Companies-Sustain-Strategy-Execution.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/10/14/1079276/0/en/Root-Inc-Launches-The-Continuum-R-Sustainment-Portal-an-Online-Resource-Designed-to-Help-Companies-Sustain-Strategy-Execution.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Launches The Continuum(R) Sustainment Portal: an Online Resource Designed to Help Companies Sustain Strategy Execution </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>90% of All Strategies Fail -- The Continuum Provides the Capabilities to Make the New "Battle Cry" Resonate Long After the Launch Party</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Oct 14, 2015) - Root Inc., the strategy execution consulting company, today announced the availability of The Continuum<sup>®</sup>, an online support solution created to help organizations sustain execution after strategy rollouts using Root's Strategic <em>Learning Map</em><sup>®</sup> visuals or other communication platforms. The new portal provides three key areas of strategy execution sustainment support, including:</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2015 14:44 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079276</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201510/352609_the-continuum.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/10/14/1079276/0/en/Root-Inc-Launches-The-Continuum-R-Sustainment-Portal-an-Online-Resource-Designed-to-Help-Companies-Sustain-Strategy-Execution.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201510/352609_the-continuum.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="The Continuum an online support solution helping organizations sustain strategy execution" title="The Continuum sustainment portal from Root offers leaders, managers and facilitators insights and tactics that ensure successful strategy execution." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/08/12/1079271/0/en/Root-Inc-Provides-3-Steps-for-Strategy-Execution-Success-in-New-Animated-White-Paper.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/08/12/1079271/0/en/Root-Inc-Provides-3-Steps-for-Strategy-Execution-Success-in-New-Animated-White-Paper.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Provides 3 Steps for Strategy Execution Success in New Animated White Paper </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>54% of Executives Do Not Believe in Their Company's Strategy; Don't Let Your Company Fall Into This Group -- Watch "Deploying Your Strategy" for Pitfalls and Tips</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Aug 12, 2015) - The new animated white paper, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rootinc.com/videos/deploying-your-strategy/" title="Deploying Your Strategy,">"Deploying Your Strategy,"</a> from Root Inc., the strategy execution consulting company, uncovers the common mistakes leaders face and outlines three important steps leaders can take to successfully roll out a new company strategy. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079271</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201508/342057_deploying-your-strategy.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/08/12/1079271/0/en/Root-Inc-Provides-3-Steps-for-Strategy-Execution-Success-in-New-Animated-White-Paper.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201508/342057_deploying-your-strategy.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="You have crafted a game-changing new business strategy. Now comes the hard part, deploying it, and more importantly, making it stick." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/05/19/1079257/0/en/Root-Inc-Employees-Win-First-Place-at-the-Tree-City-Film-Festival-50-Hour-Challenge.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/05/19/1079257/0/en/Root-Inc-Employees-Win-First-Place-at-the-Tree-City-Film-Festival-50-Hour-Challenge.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Employees Win First Place at the Tree City Film Festival 50-Hour Challenge </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Company's Filmmakers Take Top Prize Second Year in a Row"</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - May 19, 2015) - Root Inc., the strategy execution consulting company, today announced Root employees were awarded the First Place prize and the Audience Choice Film award at this year's Tree City Film Festival's 50-Hour Challenge. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2015 14:03 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079257</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/04/01/1079255/0/en/Second-Annual-America-s-Workforce-Study-Reveals-U-S-Managers-Are-the-Country-s-Most-Undertrained-Unappreciated-Employee.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/04/01/1079255/0/en/Second-Annual-America-s-Workforce-Study-Reveals-U-S-Managers-Are-the-Country-s-Most-Undertrained-Unappreciated-Employee.html</link> <title>Second Annual "America's Workforce" Study Reveals U.S. Managers Are the Country's Most Undertrained, Unappreciated Employee </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>69% of Survey Respondents Admit Their Senior Leaders Do Not See a Strong Link Between Manager Training and Business Performance</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Apr 1, 2015) - Root Inc., the strategy execution consulting company, today announced the results of a new study conducted in cooperation with Kelton Research -- "America's Workforce: A Revealing Study of Corporate America's Most Neglected Employee." The study, which is based on responses from 200 training executives in the U.S., reveals that managers are not properly prepared to lead their teams and their businesses to success because they are not a priority when it comes to training and development. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2015 11:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079255</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc. </dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/01/27/1079253/0/en/Root-Inc-Unveils-New-Animated-White-Paper-on-the-Benefits-of-Co-Thinking-When-Voting-Just-Won-t-Work.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/01/27/1079253/0/en/Root-Inc-Unveils-New-Animated-White-Paper-on-the-Benefits-of-Co-Thinking-When-Voting-Just-Won-t-Work.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Unveils New Animated White Paper on the Benefits of "Co-Thinking" -- When Voting Just Won't Work </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Shift From Group Votes of "Yes" or "No" to Collaborative Decision-Making for Better Business Results</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Jan 27, 2015) - Decision-making within an organization can be challenging. Emotion and opinion are often at play, clouding facts and impeding forward motion on strategic goals. Individual team members can be too wrapped up in personal agendas to realize what is best for the entire team. But, there is a better way to consider different perspectives and to arrive collaboratively at a suitable solution. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2015 14:38 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079253</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201501/302980_the-art-of-co-thinking-root-inc.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/01/27/1079253/0/en/Root-Inc-Unveils-New-Animated-White-Paper-on-the-Benefits-of-Co-Thinking-When-Voting-Just-Won-t-Work.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201501/302980_the-art-of-co-thinking-root-inc.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="The Art of Co-Thinking Animated White Paper" title="When we co-think, we collaborate, leveraging our collective talent, creativity, and intelligence to make stellar decisions." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/12/18/1079251/0/en/Root-Inc-Adds-Key-Talent-to-Senior-Consulting-Team.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/12/18/1079251/0/en/Root-Inc-Adds-Key-Talent-to-Senior-Consulting-Team.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Adds Key Talent to Senior Consulting Team </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Two New Managing Directors Bring More Than 35 Years of Experience to the Organization</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Dec 18, 2014) - Root<sup>®</sup> Inc., the strategy execution company, today announced Nate Butki and Kurt Cumming have joined the company as Managing Directors. Both offer decades of business experience in providing strategic guidance to global organizations, leading workplace culture transformations, and driving organizational optimization.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:01 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079251</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/24/1079249/0/en/Root-Inc-Unveils-Top-5-Horrible-Boss-Personalities.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/24/1079249/0/en/Root-Inc-Unveils-Top-5-Horrible-Boss-Personalities.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Unveils Top 5 "Horrible Boss" Personalities </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Send Your Bad Boss to Manager Rehab With "The Un-Bossy Boss" -- a How-To Book Helping Bad Managers Reform Their Horrible Ways</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Nov 24, 2014) - As moviegoers anticipate the opening of "Horrible Bosses 2" this week, Root Inc., the strategy execution company, has used its expertise in corporate consulting and leadership development to compile five "horrible boss" personas working in corporate America today -- and tips on how these office villains can reform their evil ways. On screen, managers who make employees' lives miserable create an entertaining story, but in the business world, a bad boss can be a huge detriment, causing employees mental and physical pain while negatively impacting the overall success of the business. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:28 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079249</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201411/293070_gary-book-pic.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/24/1079249/0/en/Root-Inc-Unveils-Top-5-Horrible-Boss-Personalities.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201411/293070_gary-book-pic.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="The Un-Bossy Boss" title="The Un-Bossy Boss - 12 Powerful Questions to Make you a Great Manager by Gary Magenta, SVP at Root Inc." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/21/1079247/0/en/Root-Inc-Deconstructs-Employee-Engagement-in-New-Animated-White-Paper.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/21/1079247/0/en/Root-Inc-Deconstructs-Employee-Engagement-in-New-Animated-White-Paper.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Deconstructs Employee Engagement in New Animated White Paper </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Unleash Your Inner "Business Gandhi" by Learning to Lead by Example and Drive Change</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Oct 21, 2014) - Most organizations struggle to understand this one simple truth -- employees are people too and they want something more from their job than the daily grind. They want to feel that their work matters and that they're an important part of the team -- when employees feel deeply committed to their companies, everyone wins. The challenge is that leaders aren't equipped with the skills to make those connections for their people. Root Inc. has set out to tackle the engagement challenge with a new <a rel="nofollow" href="https://programs.rootinc.com/go/ROOTLEARNING/RuxlyEForEngageWP?utm_content=white-paper&utm_medium=email&utm_source=root&utm_campaign=ruxly-e-for-engagement" title="animated white paper, " e="" is="" for="" engagement"="">animated white paper, "E is for Engagement</a>."</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:10 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079247</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201410/284826_e-is-for-engagement-banner.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/10/21/1079247/0/en/Root-Inc-Deconstructs-Employee-Engagement-in-New-Animated-White-Paper.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201410/284826_e-is-for-engagement-banner.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="E is for Engagement Animated White Paper" title="Engagement means everyone is in the game and giving their best efforts every day. Learn the three critical points for bridging the gulf between leaders and employees so you can make meaningful change happen." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/23/1079245/0/en/Root-Inc-Launches-Two-New-Off-the-Shelf-Products-for-Business-and-HR-Leaders.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/23/1079245/0/en/Root-Inc-Launches-Two-New-Off-the-Shelf-Products-for-Business-and-HR-Leaders.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Launches Two New Off-the-Shelf Products for Business and HR Leaders </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>"Ready-to-Use" Products Package 25 Years of Some of Root's Best Intellectual Property and Make It Accessible and Affordable to Organizations and Teams of Any Size</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Sep 23, 2014) - Root<sup>®</sup> Inc., the strategy execution company, today announced the availability of two new off-the-shelf toolkits for smaller organizations or organizations with small budgets. "The Canyon Workshop" identifies the gaps in an organization's readiness to execute on its strategy and provides a roadmap on how to address those gaps, while "Transition Highway" helps organizations overcome resistance to strategic change at every level of the organization. Both products combine Root's extensive experience and expertise in strategy execution and employee engagement in "ready-to-use" products. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2014 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079245</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201409/277964_CanyonWorkshopKit.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/23/1079245/0/en/Root-Inc-Launches-Two-New-Off-the-Shelf-Products-for-Business-and-HR-Leaders.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201409/277964_CanyonWorkshopKit.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Root's off-the-shelf toolkits" title="Root Inc. has two new off-the-shelf toolkits for smaller organizations or organizations with small budgets: The Canyon Workshop identifies the gaps in an organization's readiness to execute on its strategy and Transition Highway helps organizations overcome resistance to strategic change at every level of the organization." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/1079243/0/en/MEDIA-ALERT-TEDx-Speech-Why-Does-Authenticity-Matter-Now-Available-Online.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/1079243/0/en/MEDIA-ALERT-TEDx-Speech-Why-Does-Authenticity-Matter-Now-Available-Online.html</link> <title>MEDIA ALERT: TEDx Speech, "Why Does Authenticity Matter," Now Available Online </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Root Inc. CEO Jim Haudan Addresses Why Authenticity, Compassion and Vulnerability Is Critical to Being a Good Leader</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Sep 9, 2014) - </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079243</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201409/274344_JimFull_Headshot.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/1079243/0/en/MEDIA-ALERT-TEDx-Speech-Why-Does-Authenticity-Matter-Now-Available-Online.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201409/274344_JimFull_Headshot.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Jim Huadan, CEO of Root Inc." title="Jim Haudan, CEO at Root Inc., a strategy execution consulting company, discusses why authenticity, compassion and vulnerability is critical to being a good leader." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <dc:keyword>Root</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Root Inc.</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Jim Haudan</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>leaders</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>leader</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>leadership</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>vulnerability</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>authenticity</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>compassion</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/07/30/1079241/0/en/New-White-Paper-by-Root-Inc-Explores-the-Customer-Experience-and-Why-Organizations-Are-Failing-at-Building-Loyal-Customers.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/07/30/1079241/0/en/New-White-Paper-by-Root-Inc-Explores-the-Customer-Experience-and-Why-Organizations-Are-Failing-at-Building-Loyal-Customers.html</link> <title>New White Paper by Root Inc. Explores the Customer Experience and Why Organizations Are Failing at Building Loyal Customers </title> <description><![CDATA[<p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Jul 30, 2014) - <strong> </strong>Customer Experience is a hot topic in businesses today as leaders realize customer loyalty is a key factor in the success of their organization. The problem with most customer experience strategies is the lack of focus on the most important piece -- the role of employees in customer loyalty. Root Inc. has released a White Paper titled, "<a rel="nofollow" href="https://programs.rootinc.com/go/ROOTLEARNING/customer-experience-you-can-do-better" title="Customer Experience: You Can Do Better">Customer Experience: You Can Do Better</a>" which highlights the three things most organizations are not doing -- but should be -- when building a customer experience program.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079241</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:keyword>customer experience</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Root</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>strategy</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>culture</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>employees</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>front line</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/07/10/1079238/0/en/Root-Inc-Selected-as-a-Winner-in-the-35th-Annual-Telly-Awards.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/07/10/1079238/0/en/Root-Inc-Selected-as-a-Winner-in-the-35th-Annual-Telly-Awards.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Selected as a Winner in the 35th Annual Telly Awards </title> <description><![CDATA[<p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Jul 10, 2014) - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rootinc.com/" title="Root Inc.">Root Inc.</a> today announced its cinematic storytelling work garnered five Telly Awards for 2014, including one Silver and four Bronze statuettes in a variety of categories. The competition includes submissions from more than 12,000 entrants from all 50 states and numerous countries. This is the third year that Root has been recognized with multiple Telly Awards for its project work.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2014 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079238</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:keyword>Telly award</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Root</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>video</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>cinematic</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>storytelling</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>brand</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/06/26/1079234/0/en/Root-Inc-Included-in-Customer-Experience-Training-Report-From-Independent-Research-Firm.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/06/26/1079234/0/en/Root-Inc-Included-in-Customer-Experience-Training-Report-From-Independent-Research-Firm.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Included in Customer Experience Training Report From Independent Research Firm </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Report Highlights How Learning Maps Can Transform Customer Experience Training for Employees</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Jun 26, 2014) - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rootinc.com/" title="Root Inc">Root Inc</a>., the strategy execution consulting company, was cited by Forrester Research Inc. as the "largest and most well-known partner for learning map engagements" in a June 2014 report titled, "Executive Q&A: Learning Maps; Innovative Tools for Customer Experience Training". Written by Samuel Stern with contributions from Harley Manning and Dylan Czarnecki, the report focuses on the increasing popularity of Learning Maps as a "training tool for companies that want to transform their cultures and become customer-obsessed." </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079234</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201406/259475_Pepsi_Visual.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/06/26/1079234/0/en/Root-Inc-Included-in-Customer-Experience-Training-Report-From-Independent-Research-Firm.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201406/259475_Pepsi_Visual.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Pepsico Marketplace Strategic Learning Map visual from Root Inc." title="As example of a Strategic Learning Map visual from Root Inc." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <dc:keyword>Root</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>customer experience</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Learning Maps</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>learning map</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Forrester</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>training</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/05/14/1079231/0/en/Root-Inc-Employees-Win-First-and-Second-Place-at-the-Tree-City-50-Hour-Film-Festival.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/05/14/1079231/0/en/Root-Inc-Employees-Win-First-and-Second-Place-at-the-Tree-City-50-Hour-Film-Festival.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Employees Win First and Second Place at the Tree City 50 Hour Film Festival </title> <description><![CDATA[<p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - May 14, 2014) -  Root Inc., the strategy execution consulting company, today announced four of its employees -- Dave Ayling, Chad Dankert, Brent Howard, and Josh Lightle -- placed first and second place in the Tree Film Festival, which took place in Sylvania, Ohio, in late April. All are members of Root's <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rootinc.com/solutions/cinematic-storytelling/" title="cinematic storytelling team">cinematic storytelling team</a> delivering award-winning employee engagement videos to Root clients. In the past the team has won several awards, including top prize in their category at the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rootinc.com/press_releases/root-selected-a-winner-in-the-33rd-annual-telly-awards/" title="Telly Awards">Telly Awards</a>. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2014 14:53 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079231</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:keyword>film</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>film festival</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>tree city</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Root</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Root Inc.</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Sylvania</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Ohio</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>storytelling</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>cinematic</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/04/22/1079227/0/en/Root-Inc-Awarded-2014-Leadership-500-Excellence-Award-Recognizing-Exceptional-Leadership-Development-and-Programs.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/04/22/1079227/0/en/Root-Inc-Awarded-2014-Leadership-500-Excellence-Award-Recognizing-Exceptional-Leadership-Development-and-Programs.html</link> <title>Root Inc. Awarded 2014 Leadership 500 Excellence Award Recognizing Exceptional Leadership Development and Programs </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>The Root Compass(R) Manager Development Program Honored</p></em></p><p>SYLVANIA, OH--(Marketwired - Apr 22, 2014) - Root Inc., the strategy execution consulting company, today announced it is a winner in the 2014 Leadership 500 Excellence Awards for outstanding achievements through its <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rootinc.com/solutions/manager-development-program/" title="Root Compass Manager Development Program">Root Compass Manager Development Program</a>. Root Compass equips managers with the right mindset and skill foundation for success in their difficult yet critical role -- subsequently helping organizations build a network of very strong managers that are capable of driving successful teams and delivering on company strategy. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2014 15:55 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1079227</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Root Inc.</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:54 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201404/242517_RootCompassFramework.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/04/22/1079227/0/en/Root-Inc-Awarded-2014-Leadership-500-Excellence-Award-Recognizing-Exceptional-Leadership-Development-and-Programs.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201404/242517_RootCompassFramework.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Root Compass manager development program framework" title="The Root Compass Management Development Program framework. Root Compass is recognized by HR.com for a 2014 Leadership 500 Excellence Award." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <dc:keyword>Root</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>managers</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>manager development</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>training</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>skills</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Root Compass</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>leadership</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>manager</dc:keyword> </item> </channel> </rss>