GREE Demonstrates a Scalable New Training Model with Online 3D Simulations
GREE, the world's largest residential air-conditioner manufacturer, successfully transitioned from small in-person training sessions to scalable online 3D simulation webinars, increasing attendance from 20 to 600 participants, reducing weekly trainer travel costs by up to $3,000, and sustaining high engagement through a dynamic web-based training model.
Founded in 1991 and known as the largest residential air-conditioner manufacturer globally, GREE shifted from traditional in-person training, typically hosting 20 participants per session, to dynamic webinars that initially drew 600 attendees and now maintain an average of 50.
In this case study, discover how GREE:
- Increased webinar attendance to 600 participants, surpassing the 20-person average for in-person sessions.
- Eliminated $1,500 to $3,000 in weekly Trainer travel costs.
- Increased participant engagement, continuing to attract high numbers.
- Scaled and sustained a new web-based training model.
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