Celebrating Our Journey and New WBENC Certification

Celebrating Our New WBENC Certification We are thrilled to announce that Briljent has received a new certification as a Woman-owned Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) member! This milestone is a testament to our commitment to diversity and inclusion and a celebration of our rich history and the incredible journey we’ve been on since our founding.… Continue Reading Celebrating Our Journey and New WBENC Certification

Briljent’s 2024 Social Media Highlights: A Year in Review

As we wrap up 2024, we’re excited to reflect on some of our most engaging and memorable social media moments. We admit this post might be a little self-centered, but we believe celebrating what resonated with you helps us better serve our clients and partners. By understanding what engages our community, we can continue improving,… Continue Reading Briljent’s 2024 Social Media Highlights: A Year in Review

“Guy with the Bowtie”: Briljent’s HIT Client Manager, Brian Wikle

“When you get all of us in a room, with our team’s HIT background, it’s hard to top that expertise.” -Brian Wikle HIT Client Services Manager: The Guy with a Bowtie Brian Wikle, HIT Client Services Manager, the “guy with the bowtie,” sat down with Adam Hayden, to chat about his healthcare experience, the relationship-driven… Continue Reading “Guy with the Bowtie”: Briljent’s HIT Client Manager, Brian Wikle

Never, Never, Never Give Up | Briljent’s Never-Give-Up Attitude

When I think about Never Letting Donkeys In The Pool—a saying by which we memorize Briljent’s Non-Negotiable Items (NNIs)—my personal favorite, and the one I think exemplifies the culture of Briljent, is “Never, Never, Never, Give Up.” There are many reasons why I favor this one and why it remains the NNI I see exhibited the most… Continue Reading Never, Never, Never Give Up | Briljent’s Never-Give-Up Attitude

Success Story: Remaining Agile in the Face of Change

Last fall, I was lucky enough to be assigned to work on a 6-week training project supporting training efforts for the Illinois Lottery. With this project, Briljent would be delivering training on behalf of Intralot, our client, who implemented a change to their system and machines that all retailers would be using state-wide to sell Lottery… Continue Reading Success Story: Remaining Agile in the Face of Change

Matt Odum on the Importance of Giving Honest Feedback | HRD Advisory Group Podcast

Briljent president, Matt Odum, sits down with his HRD counterpart, Andrea Butcher, on the latest episode of her HRD Advisory Group podcast. During the lively and candid 17-minute discussion, Matt draws on an example from his time at Briljent to illustrate the importance of giving honest feedback to staff—including those on the executive team. Click the play button on the… Continue Reading Matt Odum on the Importance of Giving Honest Feedback | HRD Advisory Group Podcast

Briljent Showcases the Luminous Fund at MESC 2019

The Briljent Team enjoyed another successful and productive MESC conference in Chicago this year, and this time we did something different: Briljent hosted its first MESC event in which we showcased Briljent’s philanthropy foundation, the Luminous Fund. The Luminous Fund was founded in 2016 by Briljent CEO, Kathy Carrier, Briljent President, Matt Odum, and their families. Their… Continue Reading Briljent Showcases the Luminous Fund at MESC 2019

Changing Technologies Means Changing Minds

Rapid changes in technology are affecting all of us. Organizations, large and small, in every sector, want to make smarter, more informed decisions and achieve greater efficiency through improved technology. The technology itself is only half the battle, though, if you want to maximize performance. While most organizations spend a lot of time and effort… Continue Reading Changing Technologies Means Changing Minds

6 Benefits of Integrating a Learning Management Solution

So you’ve spent several months planning for and developing your e-Learning training. What’s next? Think about how you can deploy your training to increase productivity and return on investment. Implementing a learning management solution can not only provide a place to house your training in a centralized location, but it can give you insight into… Continue Reading 6 Benefits of Integrating a Learning Management Solution

Success Story: Delivering Learning on Microsites

Learning can come in all shapes and sizes. The Challenge People all learn differently, and learning professionals need lots of options to deliver targeted and compelling online learning. As specialists in customized learning, Briljent believes that selecting the right delivery format is every bit as important as the messaging. Fortunately, there are more authoring options… Continue Reading Success Story: Delivering Learning on Microsites