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Landmark Worldwide[edit]

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Landmark Worldwide, often referred to simply as Landmark, is a personal and professional growth, training, and development company. It offers programs that are designed to bring about positive and permanent shifts in the quality of people's lives. Landmark is known for its flagship course, the Landmark Forum, which is a three-day seminar followed by an evening session.

History[edit]

Landmark Worldwide was founded in 1991 by several former employees of Werner Erhard's Erhard Seminars Training (est), which was a popular self-help program in the 1970s and 1980s. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates in more than 20 countries worldwide.

Programs[edit]

Landmark offers a variety of programs aimed at personal development, leadership, and communication. The most well-known of these is the Landmark Forum, which is designed to help participants achieve breakthroughs in their personal and professional lives. Other programs include the Advanced Course, the Self-Expression and Leadership Program, and various seminars and workshops.

The Landmark Forum[edit]

The Landmark Forum is a three-day seminar that focuses on helping participants identify and overcome barriers to achieving their goals. The course is structured around a series of lectures, discussions, and exercises that encourage participants to examine their beliefs and assumptions.

Advanced Courses[edit]

After completing the Landmark Forum, participants can enroll in advanced courses that delve deeper into personal development and leadership skills. These courses build on the principles introduced in the Forum and offer more specialized training.

Criticism and Controversy[edit]

Landmark Worldwide has faced criticism and controversy over the years, with some former participants and critics questioning the methods and effectiveness of its programs. Despite this, the company maintains a large and dedicated following, with many participants reporting significant personal growth and transformation.

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-'''Landmark Worldwide''', formerly known as '''Landmark Education''' until 2013, is a company offering personal development programs. Founded in 1991 by several of the staff members of its predecessor, Werner Erhard and Associates, Landmark Worldwide operates on the principles of transformative learning, aiming to offer participants tools and techniques to foster significant personal and professional growth.
+== Landmark Worldwide ==
+[[File:Landmark Worldwide Logo.png|thumb|right|Landmark Worldwide Logo]]
+'''Landmark Worldwide''', often referred to simply as '''Landmark''', is a personal and professional growth, training, and development company. It offers programs that are designed to bring about positive and permanent shifts in the quality of people's lives. Landmark is known for its flagship course, the [[Landmark Forum]], which is a three-day seminar followed by an evening session.
-==Overview==
+== History ==
-Landmark Worldwide's core program is the '''Landmark Forum''', a three-day seminar that promises to provide individuals with insights into their lives, enabling them to achieve personal breakthroughs. The company asserts that through participation in the Forum, individuals can improve their communication skills, enhance relationships, and increase their overall effectiveness in life. The program is designed to be intensive, with sessions lasting up to 15 hours per day.
+Landmark Worldwide was founded in 1991 by several former employees of [[Werner Erhard]]'s [[Erhard Seminars Training]] (est), which was a popular self-help program in the 1970s and 1980s. The company is headquartered in [[San Francisco, California]], and operates in more than 20 countries worldwide.
-Beyond the Forum, Landmark offers a series of advanced and specialized courses that delve deeper into specific areas of interest, such as leadership, creativity, and integrity. These include the '''Advanced Course''', the '''Self-Expression and Leadership Program''', and the '''Introduction Leaders Program'''.
+== Programs ==
+Landmark offers a variety of programs aimed at personal development, leadership, and communication. The most well-known of these is the [[Landmark Forum]], which is designed to help participants achieve breakthroughs in their personal and professional lives. Other programs include the Advanced Course, the Self-Expression and Leadership Program, and various seminars and workshops.
-==Criticism and Controversy==
+=== The Landmark Forum ===
-Landmark Worldwide has been the subject of criticism and controversy. Critics argue that the intense nature of the seminars, along with the high-pressure tactics reportedly used to encourage participants to sign up for additional courses, can be psychologically harmful. There have also been allegations that the organization operates similarly to a [[cult]], with a focus on recruiting and retaining participants in a manner that some find objectionable.
+The Landmark Forum is a three-day seminar that focuses on helping participants identify and overcome barriers to achieving their goals. The course is structured around a series of lectures, discussions, and exercises that encourage participants to examine their beliefs and assumptions.
-Despite these criticisms, Landmark Worldwide maintains that its programs are beneficial and that they have helped millions of people achieve significant improvements in their lives. The company emphasizes that participation in its courses is voluntary and that it takes the well-being of its participants seriously.
+=== Advanced Courses ===
+After completing the Landmark Forum, participants can enroll in advanced courses that delve deeper into personal development and leadership skills. These courses build on the principles introduced in the Forum and offer more specialized training.
-==Legal Status and Operations==
+== Criticism and Controversy ==
-Landmark Worldwide is a for-profit company and operates in more than 20 countries. It has faced legal challenges, particularly regarding its intellectual property and the use of confidential information. However, it has also successfully defended its practices in court and continues to operate globally.
+Landmark Worldwide has faced criticism and controversy over the years, with some former participants and critics questioning the methods and effectiveness of its programs. Despite this, the company maintains a large and dedicated following, with many participants reporting significant personal growth and transformation.
-==Research and Effectiveness==
+== Related Pages ==
-Research on the effectiveness of Landmark Worldwide's programs is limited, and the available studies have mixed conclusions. Some participants report profound personal changes and positive outcomes as a result of attending the programs, while others have not found them beneficial. The lack of comprehensive, peer-reviewed research makes it difficult to assess the overall effectiveness of Landmark's methods.
+* [[Werner Erhard]]
+* [[Erhard Seminars Training]]
+* [[Self-help]]
+* [[Personal development]]
-==Conclusion==
+[[Category:Personal development companies]]
-Landmark Worldwide remains a polarizing entity in the field of personal development. While it has a significant number of proponents who attest to the life-changing impact of its programs, it also faces criticism and skepticism from others. As with any personal development program, individuals considering participation should conduct thorough research and consider their own needs and circumstances.
+[[Category:Training companies]]
-[[Category:Personal development]]
 [[Category:Companies established in 1991]]
-{{Self-help-stub}}