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The relevance of certification was underscored at PLANET’s 2010 Strategic Planning meeting where certification was a central topic of discussion and “Certification & Standards” was listed as a core objective in the resulting Strategic Plan. Following this July 2010 meeting, PLANET’s International Certification Council (ICC) Chair Michael Becker, Landscape Industry Certified Manager, noted the relevance […]
I recently visited our certification partners to the north. Last summer as an auditor for the Landscape Industry Certified Technician-Exterior exam test site in Milton, Ontario, administered by Landscape Ontario and this February as a liaison for the International Certification Council (ICC) attending the Canadian Nursery Landscape Associationās (CNLA) Certification Committee meeting in Halifax, Nova […]
Before the invention of the magnetic compass, people plotted their journey into new territory by dead reckoning or by celestial bodies like the sun or the North Star. Others followed herds of game or their instincts in search of fertile lands. Centuries later, with the introduction of the compass and map charting capabilities, travelers venturing […]
Several years ago, we were hearing from other companies in our industry about the Trailblazer program. They said that they were meeting great industry leaders and learning new innovative ideas from these leaders. So, we gave the Trailblazer program a try. The PLANET Trailblazer program has been immensely helpful to our company. Ā The Trailblazer […]
As a member of PLANET, you probably already know about most of the great benefits that they have to offer. Most of us have attended at least a few events that PLANET has to offer, but only a few have taken advantage of what I consider the best kept secret in PLANET. So what is […]
From one Landscape Industry Certified professional to another, letās make a New Yearās resolution to step up our promotions and make sure our customers, peers, friends, and family know that weāre certified and proud! After all, certification can make you and your company more attractive and more in demand. Youāll stand out, but not if […]
As PLANET president, I am directed by by-laws and policies to facilitate and coordinate ongoing PLANET Board of Directors processes and functions. I am also charged with the responsibility to ensure a successful annual agenda for board activities and for the overall association. Ā Most incoming presidents (I’m no exception) have strong feelings about certain […]
The Green Industry Conference (GIC) is PLANET‘s largest event of the year. But, what makes it a must-attend event? Is it the educational sessions; the show floor and hands-on, outdoor demonstration area; the networking opportunities; or all of the above? Each is important in its own right, but nothing beats that one-on-one, face-to-face time with […]
Ā Ā Spiegelberg Landscape Design won a Grand Award from PLANETāS Environmental Improvement Awards Program in 2005. Itās the award that keeps on rewarding.Ā As I meet with new clients and show them my portfolio, this project that received a Grand is first in the presentation. This does two things:Ā it allows me to sell […]
Last year I wrote a blog āBack-story on Certification Rebrandingā to herald the debut of PLANET certificationās new name. Hard to believe weāre in our second year of major rebranding from an alphabet soup of acronyms to a single, marketable banner Landscape Industry Certified. This new brand name did not happen overnight. After many discussions […]
