Web Seminar Series & Podcasts

Implementing E-learning in a Large Traditional Organization: Edward Jones     

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Get an inside look at how to implement e-learning in a large traditional organizations. Edward Jones is a leading financial services company employing 40,000 across 11,000 offices in three countries- all serving individual investors. Nick DeNardo, Learning Services Manager at Edward Jones, will share the strategies he used to lead the learning functions of a large national organization through an enterprise-wide LMS implementation and subsequent introduction of e-learning. These strategies transformed learning programs and resulted in strong positioning for the current chaotic economic times.

During this presentation, you will learn the:
* Five keys to a successful LMS/e-learning implementation.
* Three best practices to avoid e-learning initiative pitfalls.

Today, Edward Jones hosts 43,334 e-learning module  completions per month. The team consists of 7 separate training functions, 350 full time training professionals running 1 enterprise-wide learning management system. Learn more about this implementation by visiting the GeoLearning Booth.

About the Speaker

Nick DeNardo is Learning Services Manager for Edward Jones.  He developed and implemented an enterprise-wide LMS, e-learning production program, learning strategy and change management process.   Edward Jones is a leading financial services company employing 40,000 people across 11,00 offices in three countries.  Today, the learning program hosts 43,334 e-learning module completions per month. 

How to Successfully Migrate Traditional Training Program to Blended E-learning

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Today's tools and technologies can deliver "Better than Being There" learning experiences.  Now, 53% of training hours are being hosted via e-learning, blended or virtual training. It's time you put these tools to work and secure faster time to market, and time to competency, while saving considerable time and money.

Join Connie Stephens, Performance Consultant at RBC Bank, and Dr. Richard Hyde, instructional design expert, Atlantic Link,  when they share the steps and best practices of migrating ILT to impactful blended e-learning.  

In this complimentary web seminar, you will learn:

>Which training programs to target and why,
>How to develop truly engaging content that drives performance,
>Which tools to use for best outcomes,
>How to get trainers and facilitators engaged in the process.

See real-life examples of effective e-learning programs from the field; Share best practices and try your hand using award-winning tools for rapid development and collaborative authoring.

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Enterprise Collaboration at Work: Social Networks and Collaboration Technologies

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Sponsored by GoToWebinar

David Coleman, Principal of Collaborative Strategies, reveals how collaboration is impacting enterprise business models and performance via this exclusive research study.

Discover what leading companies like Humana Insurance, US Army and University of Pennsylvania are doing; which tools are used; and what the impact is on their organizations' performance. Coleman hosts these leading organizations and share their best practices and results.

Each session attendee will receive "Enterprise Collaboration Study 2009", complimentary.

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The Long Tail of Learning

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Sponsored by Learn.com

In the larger consumer world, traditional economies of scarcity and "supply and demand" have been replaced by economies of abundance and recommendation. These same principles are directly applicable to the world of corporate learning, particularly as they relate to issues of scale and sourcing. In this session, we'll discuss how long tail principles should drive learning strategy and design as a compliment to traditional models of formal, top down models. 

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Best Practices: Performance Measurement

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How can your learning organization drive employee performance across the organization?

In this session, discover how KPMG LLP developed performance curriculum and measurement analytics to achieve higher performance across the enterprise.

Hosted by Bersin & Associates' Kim Lamoureux, you will hear directly from KPMG's Heather C. Maitre, Director, Technology Based Learning and Performance Measurement Group, John Mattox, Associate Director, Performance Measurement Group and Michele Graham, Manager, Performance Measurement Group.

The team will share how:

KPMG's international network of independent member firms created the Performance Management Group to maximize ROI of its learning and development initiatives.

The Group implemented an enterprise-wide measurement technology structure and analytic methodologies.

A rigorous measurement curriculum was created to support learning managers as they use the new tools and methods.

These efforts, guided by the organization leadership, help generative clear increase in productivity, efficiency and time to competence.

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eGovernment at Work: E-learning in the Public Sector

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Sponsored by FGDLA

Government agencies are the largest employers in the USA, and are investing up to three times more on technology-enabled learning than their corporate counterparts. 

In this session, discover what programs these agencies are deploying and new resources you can tap for your agency. Dr. Anders Gronstedt, President of Gronstedt Group, hosts Jay Allen, Program Manager, Department of Homeland Security, and Dr. Paulette Robinson,National Defense University. 

The DHS has launched an agency-wide initiative called "DHS-Covery." Hear how this program was launched, lessons learned and program results. Discover the "right" turns you should make when planning, implementing and deploying e-learning within a public agency.

Dr. Gronstedt and Dr. Paulette Robinson will then share how Virtual Worlds are being leveraged by the public sector. Dr. Robinson, as Director of the Federal Consortium on Virtual Worlds, will review a library of applications and resources to tap for your immersive learning initiative. All session attendees will receive a free copy of the "Government E-learning! User Study 2009."

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Best of Elearning! Awards 2009

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Sponsored by Elearning! Media Group

Discover the Best of Elearning! for 2009 first, in this session, hosted by Elearning! and Government Elearning! Magazines. Catherine Upton, Publisher, will reveal the top learning technologies and services deployed in 2009 ranging from the Best LMS to Best Authoring Tools.

Attend the Best of Elearning! session and see Best-in-Class solutions at work. Hear what your peers say about these solutions and share advice with learning professionals during and after the session. More than 40 solutions across 20+ companies will be covered.

The Best of Elearning! Awards program is the exclusive readers' choice awards in the market. Approximately 49% of buyers report that they rely on peer and word-of-mouth advice for product information. This session provides a formal platform for executives to share what works and why.

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Web 2.0 Trends & Applications in Learning  

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Dr. Gary Woodill and Janet Clarey, analysts from Brandon Hall Research Group, reveal how enterprises are leveraging Web 2.0 technologies to impact learning. From the United Nations to Proctor & Gamble, Web 2.0 is at work in recruitment, worker collaboration, knowledge sharing, customer learning and sales. Approximately, 47% of Elearning! readers intend to purchase a Web 2.0 or social networking solution in 2009. See how your organization can benefit from these tools by attending this session.

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Best Practices: Managing Learning as a Profit Center

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Sun Microsystem's Learning Services group is the epitome of a high impact learning organization. Named a 2008 Learning Leader for Organizational Management Excellence, Sun's Learning Services is managed as a profit-center and a central service.  In this session, Leighanne Levensaler, Director of Talent Management Research, Bersin & Associates, hosts Karie Willyerd, Vice President and CLO of Sun Microsystems' Learning Services group. Discover how Sun Learning Services is managed  to serve employees, customers, partners and the community under one program.   See how profits are maximized by implementing technology, centralizing services and off-shoring. Learn how you can  impact learning's profitability within your organization.

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Best Practices: Presenting in a Virtual Classroom

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Corporate America is cutting travel back by 24% this year, according to Aberdeen Researc. Yet, your team needs training and meetings,  now more than ever. Learn how you can achieve both goals in this session. Hear from two e-learning evangelists as they share the best practices for presenting  a virtual meeting. See how to engage your audience with interactivity, live chat and improve employee learning and performance. Join this live session, ask questions,  and get ready to host  your next meeting virtually!

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Collaboration Trends

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Collaboration Strategies & Trends:  Social Networking, Virtual Meetings and Second Life. Session hosted by David Coleman, Principal, Collaborative Strategies.

The development of collaboration technologies has leapfrogged US business practices.  Learn how to assess the business value of these new collaborative solutions, which is suited to your business, and which to sidestep. Hear how organizations are deploying these platforms to increase productivity, performance and retention.

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Business Impact of Learning

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Measuring the ROI of Learning, hosted by Patti Phillips PhD,

Budgets are tighter than ever. But, you can get the investment you need if you know how to measure the business impact of your learning initiatives. Join us for this one hour session, and discover the process to measure learning outcomes and how to monetize learning.  From sales to compliance, you will walk away with tools you can use immediately.

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Human Capital Management

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Strategic Workforce Management: Roadmap to HCM Implementation, hosted by Spence Burton, former manager, GoLearn at OPM

Which skills and resources do you require to execute your organization's HCM strategy? Which resources should you develop, buy or outsource? How does technology impact your strategy? Discover the answers in this HCM strategy session.

Spence Burton will walk you through a roadmap to plan, act, and assess your Human Capital Management strategy. Presented from the organization's perspective and the individual resource perspective, the session reviews the tactical questions and resource evaluations you need to address to implement your human capital management strategies.

After navigating the roadmap, Burton will summarize the business processes needing attention, provide an organizational diagram of business processes impacted and the list of actions to take first, and so on. Burton will also anchor this strategy in policy set by BRM and HICAAP. Join this session, and walk away with your HCM Strategy Roadmap.

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LMS Selection

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Learning Management Systems presented by Chris Howard, Vice President of Research, Bersin & Associates

The single largest solution investment for enterprise learning is the Learning Management System. Howard will help you "short list" the solution you need for your specific business and learners. The options are great, but the match should be perfect. This session will save you hours of trouble and toil. Come with your list of questions, and walk away with a detailed list of prospects.

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Building an Enterprise-Wide Learning Program
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Building an Enterprise-Wide Learning Program

Training budgets are tightening, Travel is impossible & Global teams need training.  Join this session hosted by Ed Stengel of Brookwood Media Arts and learn the 5 steps to creating a successful e-learning training program for the enterprise. Discover:

>  Which tools and technology to use
>  The programs and content to transition quickly and effectively, 
>  How to measure performance and effectiveness of learning. 

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Increasing Learner performance Through Interactivity
Podcast

Increasing Learner Performance Through Interactivity

Designing engaging interactive instruction can help learners increase knowledge and performance. Learn how to use instructional strategies to develop interactive exercises and activities that support on-the-job performance. Review five key design strategies that encourage interactivity. See examples of interactive exercises and explore the possibilities of adding similar activities to your instruction.

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