The Impact of Landmark Forum
The Landmark Forum is a workshop-like program conducted for three consecutive days plus an evening session. It is designed to empower people by being more productive, realize what matters to them, gain confidence and improve their relationships. It is not meant only for certain groups of people or industry, but for every adult, students or professionals alike. It is a product of passion and expertise by top leaders of the Landmark Company that built the Landmark Education that aims to help people develop their best potentials and live a full life. Participants of the forum themselves can be the best testimony of how the program has worked for them.
The Yankelovich Study
Independent studies were conducted to see how the Landmark Forum affected the lives of participants. One of these was an analysis done by social scientist Daniel Yankelovich. He surveyed more than 1300 participants of the program in a period of three months. Even before they took part in the session, they were asked what their expectations were; and after the entire 3 days and evening session they were asked again about the actual benefits they gained. In this study, four areas were considered. These include the value of the program, the participant’s profile, their post-program satisfaction level, and the unexpected benefits gained. Based on these, the analysis found out that more than 90% of attendees reported doable and lasting value in their own lives, which prove how the course is worthy of their time and money. Moreover, more than 90% of them also reported improved understanding about relationships; and almost all of them had unexpected important benefits that ranges from physical to personal and professional growth and development. The results showed a significant number of participants whose life had been affected by a breakthrough program. No wonder the Landmark Forum is highly recommended.
The IMC Report
There are several independent groups who conducted their respective studies of the Landmark Forum, and IMC, Inc. is one of them. From their survey, 90% of participants expressed a deep sense of satisfaction from the value they have realized after the said program. 94% of them said that it created deep and enduring difference in how they live their respective lives. The marketing consultant company asked 2000 participants from various US cities, and found out that majority of them (93%) claims that the Landmark Forum is among the most effective courses they took part in.
Other Opinions
There have been many other independent studies made to analyze the impact of the Landmark Forum on their participants and their respective lives. Many experts have spoken their opinion on the program, and that includes psychologists. Some say that there is a science behind the course, which is based on the Socratic Method. Others assert that it is very similar with neurolinguistic programming where in people are trained to have power over what they can do by changing the way they think. There are also contrasting opinions that criticize the Landmark Forum. Wherever we are, it is always expected to have two opposing sides. In this case, people differ, and what truly matters is how the program changed them positively, regardless of how strong others oppose it.
The Yankelovich Study
Independent studies were conducted to see how the Landmark Forum affected the lives of participants. One of these was an analysis done by social scientist Daniel Yankelovich. He surveyed more than 1300 participants of the program in a period of three months. Even before they took part in the session, they were asked what their expectations were; and after the entire 3 days and evening session they were asked again about the actual benefits they gained. In this study, four areas were considered. These include the value of the program, the participant’s profile, their post-program satisfaction level, and the unexpected benefits gained. Based on these, the analysis found out that more than 90% of attendees reported doable and lasting value in their own lives, which prove how the course is worthy of their time and money. Moreover, more than 90% of them also reported improved understanding about relationships; and almost all of them had unexpected important benefits that ranges from physical to personal and professional growth and development. The results showed a significant number of participants whose life had been affected by a breakthrough program. No wonder the Landmark Forum is highly recommended.
The IMC Report
There are several independent groups who conducted their respective studies of the Landmark Forum, and IMC, Inc. is one of them. From their survey, 90% of participants expressed a deep sense of satisfaction from the value they have realized after the said program. 94% of them said that it created deep and enduring difference in how they live their respective lives. The marketing consultant company asked 2000 participants from various US cities, and found out that majority of them (93%) claims that the Landmark Forum is among the most effective courses they took part in.
Other Opinions
There have been many other independent studies made to analyze the impact of the Landmark Forum on their participants and their respective lives. Many experts have spoken their opinion on the program, and that includes psychologists. Some say that there is a science behind the course, which is based on the Socratic Method. Others assert that it is very similar with neurolinguistic programming where in people are trained to have power over what they can do by changing the way they think. There are also contrasting opinions that criticize the Landmark Forum. Wherever we are, it is always expected to have two opposing sides. In this case, people differ, and what truly matters is how the program changed them positively, regardless of how strong others oppose it.
Interesting Origins of the Landmark Forum Cult Issue
There are many controversies that have become well-known not only in the US but also in the whole world. Many of these have been investigated by authorities and have been given proper closure. One of the most classic controversies is the Landmark Forum Cult issue. A lot of us are aware of this and have been hearing about it since 1991. The Landmark Education started much earlier than this but it is on the year stated above that the company chose to take action and file suits against those who were talking against them.
It is an interesting thing to see that the Landmark Education Cult issue has been resolved at that time. Those who looked deeper into it have found no apparent clue or evidence that the programs of the company are being run in a cult-like manner. There were many evidences and testimonials that were provided to prove that Landmark Forum is using legitimate ways of personal development training.
The aftermath of those reactions that sought to support Landmark Education is being seen up to this time. There are websites and blogs that were used to show the positive things and results that Landmark Education have brought. These are still in the web these days.
So, what really made people think that there is a cult system going on in the Landmark Forum? Here are some proven origins of the issue:
The fees charged on signing up: Some people are just not convinced that a three-day session would cost as much as $500. They saw this as ripping off people and it is apparently not fair. At the current times, landmark Education has made many justifications about the cost of their programs.
The testimonials that graduates have been giving are misinterpreted: Obviously, those who misinterpret these statements are those who are trying to find faults in Landmark Education. They are saying that the positive outcomes of the sessions are just too good to be true.
The pressure on graduates to bring someone to the Forum: Others simply see this as simple networking. They are claiming that it is not right to have someone be pressured to recommend others on coming or signing up for the forum.
Obviously, there are many people who have tried bringing up the issue of cult back up again but they have failed. This is due to the fact that Landmark Education has totally become a solid and open figure out there in our society at the current times. Its expansion to all of the continents and the thousands of graduates that it has been producing are simple proofs that it is not really a cult.
A lot of influential people, celebrities, figures in the academic world, and even in the religious sector has benefited from being enrolled in the basic and advanced programs of Landmark Education. If they are really a cult then these individuals have already seen through their systems and have reported it as such.
We simply cannot change the fact that Landmark Education has changed the lives of many people for the better. It will continue to grow by increasing up its numbers of advanced and need-related courses. There is no doubt that any attempt to bring up again the cult issue will never work on this day or age.
