Management Development International, Inc.

03/13/2025

Have a listen! I was a guest at the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast hosted by Leisa Fox!

Share with your friendsIn this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, I sit down with Dan Topf from Topf Business Learning to explore how simulations and business games are transforming leadership development in manufacturing. Dan emphasizes the importance of getting back to basics with high-pot...

01/29/2025

A great hire for a great Iowan.

Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has been named the CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, a newly created position designed to focus on organizational leadership and diplomacy, and expand the foundation’s global network in its efforts to address food insecurity worldwide. Vilsack...

09/23/2024

We are hosting a learning services demonstration day on October 29th. Please join us!

05/22/2024

A recent post on my Insights page.

Experts Answer 5 Questions on Simulations - Christy TuckerThis is the SIXTH in my series of interviews with experts in our field of learning, development, performance, and business acumen.Today, it's Christy Tucker, a Learning Experience Designer who combines storytelling and technology to create en...

02/06/2024

big news!!

Excited to announce Speaker, Dan Topf, with Topf Business Learning.

Bio here: https://conta.cc/42brAim

Register to see Dan in action! https://conta.cc/42d7wMI

01/30/2023

Hello everyone! I'm happy to announce the unveiling of my new business identity. Announcing: Topf Business Learning!

08/17/2022

Hi everyone. Look! I did a thing. Thanks for checking it out.

I was very happy to catch up with Dan to talk about L&D Professionals and their need to develop their Business Acumen and Financial Literacy - as that has be...

06/02/2022

It's always about the learners. Don't forget! 🤷🏼‍♂️

If you really love to talk, training might not be the job for you because training is less about presenting information and more about facilitation; actively helping others “acquire, retain and app…

02/22/2022

There is still time to get a discounted rate when you register for "Financial Principles or Non-Financial Roles!" Register today! https://bit.ly/3rK9l1Q

Starting in April, Instructor Dan Topf, Senior VP for MDI Inc., will break down the need-to-know fundamentals of business finance into three easy-to-understand parts.

Each part of the course can be taken on their own for $500/ seat. BUT, if you register for all three parts before 2/28 you'll receive a discounted rate of $1,395!

Register today! https://bit.ly/3rK9l1Q

02/01/2022

What energizes you about your work? Your answer to this question may provide you some insights into your team and how you can keep them engaged and productive. Check out my recent post on the subject. Thanks!

What energizes you about your work? I’m an HPT professional that works in leader development. I build in business acumen in leaders. At the opening of seminars, simulations, and other program…