Carl has taught course design and instructional techniques to technical trainers at Nestle and Domtar and he has conducted performance and training analysis programs for companies such as Transfeeder and Trican.

He is a highly respected trainer in hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial controls/PLC's, electronics troubleshooting, mechanical maintenance, and computer applications. Carl has managed large training initiatives for Alberta based oilfield service companies and for BC pulp and paper mills.

Carl has served as an organizer/fund raiser for the Western Canadian Robot Games, and has traveled abroad to help with education and training initiatives in developing countries. He has a Laureate Citation from Epsilon Pi Tau, International Honorary for Professions in the Technologies.

The most important skill anyone can acquire is the ability to teach oneself.

Training has to be engaging and rigorous to be of value.

Quality training experiences should always teach, above all, the powerful skill combination of conceiving, theorizing and executing a solution to a problem.

Courses and learning experiences should be customized to accommodate the
learning styles of the participants.

Training should be designed in alignment with specific business objectives.

Workers generally want to make a meaningful contribution to a project or goal with a
clearly stated purpose.

It is important to create an atmosphere in work teams where everyone is encouraged to contribute from the best of their skills and talents.

A true learner is always willing to challenge his or her own perceptions and attitudes.