Eilif Trondsen, Ph.D, is the director of two multi-client programs at SRI—the business Intelligence Program (B-I-P) and the Learning on Demand (LoD) program. B-I-P provides clients with a system of integrated research intelligence and customized services to help define new market opportunities, identify and communicate challenges, formulate and implement business strategy, and develop innovative products, processes, and services. SRI's LoD program focuses on the rapidly changing field of learning technologies, providing clients with a range of research and consultation services that will help clients make better operational and strategic decisions. Dr. Trondsen has been with SRI for twenty years, and has led and participated in numerous projects for US and international clients. He has published extensively on issues ranging from international business and economics, to eCommerce and learning technologies.

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