1. What exactly does Winning Cultures do?

We identify and fix training gaps that are hurting your business. We help improve training engagement, modernize onboarding, improve retention, and implement strategies using emerging tools like AI and VR to make training more effective and measurable.

2. What types of businesses do you work with?

We primarily support manufacturing, technical, and operations-driven organizations, but our strategies apply to any industry struggling with turnover, outdated training, or onboarding inefficiencies.

3. What makes your audits different from what we can do internally?

We bring an outside, unbiased perspective—plus decades of experience in diagnosing root causes of training failure. We offer insight your internal team may be too close to see, and we focus on fixes that save you money.

4. What’s included in your audits?

We offer three levels of audits

• Our Free Mini-Audit provides a brief scan plus recommendations.

• The Standard Audit provides a detailed review and planning support.

• Our Full Audit is comprehensive and provides deep diagnostics, custom reports, interviews, onboarding scripts, curriculum modernization & more.

5. How do we know if our training is the problem?

We can help determine that. Signs include: high turnover, inconsistent onboarding, low engagement in training, or underperforming teams. Our audits reveal whether training is ineffective—and how to fix it.

6. Do you actually develop training materials?

Yes. With our Full Audit, we offer scripted onboarding content and modern curriculum redesign using proven instructional techniques and media principles.

7. How do you measure success?

Through quantifiable metrics like reduced time-to-productivity, improved retention, fewer errors, higher employee satisfaction, and direct cost savings.

8. What industries have you worked in?

In addition to leading training in aerospace, manufacturing, medical devices, and large-scale operational settings, Robert Rumfelt has a strong background in commercial television. We know how to engage an audience and our methods are battle-tested in environments where precision and retention matter.

9. How long does an audit take?

A standard audit typically takes 2–3 weeks. Full audits can take 30–45 days depending on scope and availability for interviews and data collection.

10. Can we start with a free consultation?

Absolutely. Every engagement begins with a free 30-minute call to assess your needs and whether we’re the right fit.

11. Do you offer training implementation?

We specialize in strategy, design, and modernization—your internal team or vendors typically handle delivery. However, we can support pilot programs or train-the-trainer rollouts.  We are also available to conduct classes on a per-hour basis (locally only).

12. What is your experience with AI and VR?

We’ve helped design and implement VR simulations for aerospace technical training and use AI tools for adaptive learning, skills gap analysis, and onboarding personalization.

13. How much can poor training cost us?

Gallup reports that based on 20% turnover and 100 employees companies incur, on average, more than $660,000/year in turnover costs. And ineffective training can double ramp-up time and hurt productivity. We help you recapture those losses.

14. How do you tailor your recommendations?

We don’t do cookie-cutter solutions. Every plan is based on real data gathered from your workflows, tools, employee feedback, and leadership priorities.

15. Will your report include actionable next steps?

Yes. Our reports include quick wins, phased improvement plans, and prioritized recommendations tailored to your business reality.

16. Can you help us get buy-in from leadership?

Yes. We offer executive-level debriefs and presentation materials to help communicate the urgency and ROI of fixing your training strategy.

17. What’s your background?

Robert Rumfelt is a veteran training leader with over 30 years of experience in training, commercial television and complex, high-stakes environments. He’s known for transforming ineffective training into high-impact programs that drive business outcomes.

18. Do you travel or work remotely?

We work both ways. Portions of audits can be done virtually, but when feasible, we conduct site visits.  We are also available to do onsite audits at locations throughout the U.S when requested.

19. What’s the ROI of investing in a full audit?

Clients typically see savings that far exceed the cost—through reduced turnover, faster onboarding, better alignment, and longer employee retention. This is one of the highest-leverage investments you can make. Based on Gallup research statistics, our full audit will pay for itself if we help reduce your turnover by just two employees! (It will improve by much more than that!)

20. How much do your audits cost?

Since quotes can vary based on things such as travel and other factors, we do not publish pricing online.  Instead, we provide quotes once we have an accurate understanding of the scope of each particluar audit.  Obviously, the Free Mini Audit is no-cost.  What we can say before providing a quote is that the Standard Audit costs less than what it's likely costing you to replace a single employee* due to turnover and the Full Audit costs less than what it's likely costing you to replace just three employees*.  Thus, the ROI for having us conduct onee of these audits is exremely favorable.  

21. How do we get started?

Just schedule your free consultation. We’ll listen to your needs, explain your options, and recommend the right starting point based on your goals.

• based on Gallup research statustics regarding the cost of replacing employees

Please send us an email at robrumfelt@gmail.com