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EMPOWERACCELERATETRANSFORMHR and Learning RedefinedMondayTuesdayLMS OptimizationSkillsoft customer and product sessionsWednesdayThursdaySumTotal customer and product sessionsLMS OptimizationMonday, May 9, 20161 p.m.4:30 p.m.1 p.m.4:30 p.m.Full Length WorkshopsSumTotal Learn: Advanced Administrator Training and TipsJoin us to get hands on (hint, hint.bring your laptop!) with the latest release of SumTotal Learn. We’ll takea look at change management considerations admins should be familiar with as they consider and head intoan upgrade. We’ll also walk you through a number of tips and tricks for maximizing your utilization of theSumTotal Learn solution, including: This course will cover things you need to consider when upgrading SumTotal Learn Review change management considerations How you can maximize the use of SumTotal elixHR dashboards, and create your own with ease A deep dive of using Security GroupsSandy McQueenConsulting Practice LeadSumTotal, A Skillsoft CompanyLMS Optimization1 p.m.4:30 p.m.Eric TheobaldVice President, Product ManagementSumTotal, A Skillsoft CompanySumTotal Maestro Advanced Administrator TipsThis detailed workshop will help you understand how you can fully leverage Maestro and take advantageof advanced administrative tasks above and beyond the basic functionality available in the solution. Wewill dive into areas such as batch imports, data extracts, and web services. We’ll review some of the bestpractices you can consider when it comes to course and learning plan assignments - covering items such asassignment terms, recurrence patters, linked registration expiration impacts and more. How can I use Maestro to the solution’s full potential? How can I automate some of the administrative tasks in Maestro?Mikka KjarlandSenior Product ManagerSumTotal, A Skillsoft CompanyHoy LarrabeeManager, Professional ServicesSumTotal, A Skillsoft Company
LMS OptimizationMonday1 p.m.2:30 p.m.1 p.m.2:30 p.m.TuesdayWednesdayThursdayMix-N-Match WorkshopsYour Role in Shaping the SumTotal User ExperienceThe basic principles of a delivering an exceptional, yet simple, user experience is one of the many thingsusers appreciate about the SumTotal elixHR Platform. During this session, attendees will learn howSumTotal applies the user experience principles to the elixHR Platform and how they work with customersthrough user research and testing. Hear how this information is used to inform and guide the decisionmaking process at SumTotal as they build and deliver market-leading innovation, all with a keen focus onthe user experience.During this workshop, attendees will: Have an understanding of the process SumTotal uses to create a user-friendly user experience View an eye tracking demo and observe how the results are used to make user experience decisions Learn how to participate in user research and testing with the SumTotal User Experience teamWho should attend: Existing SumTotal customers interested in understanding how the SumTotal userexperience evolves and how you can get involved.LMS OptimizatonMichael HayesUser Experience Design ManagerSumTotal, A Skillsoft Company3 p.m.4:30 p.m.3 p.m.4:30 p.m.Mix-N-Match WorkshopsThis workshop is designed to enhance your understanding of Skillport Reporting. Don’t forget your laptopso that you can follow along in Skillport and run your own reports seeing for yourself how robust yet simpleSkillport reporting can be. In this workshop, you’ll learn: Key terminology and concepts to help you get started with Skillport Reporting How to use the built-in report templates that ship with Skillport to create your own personal templates Step-by-step directions for using filters to customize report templates to meet your needs How to apply best practices to ensure that you get the most from your Skillport reports How to export reports in different formats and set up report schedulesGary HartmanPartner Alliances ManagerSkillsoft3 p.m.LMS OptimizatonSkillport Reporting (hands on lab)4:30 p.m.Johnna WallaceSenior Learning Program ArchitectSkillsoftBest Practices and Tips for Leveraging SumTotal Advanced ReportingEvaluating and driving performance within your enterprise means being able to measure and disseminateinformation to help improve decision making and ensure compliance. In this informative workshop sessionsyou will learn basic and advanced techniques to use Advanced Reporting, including: Walk through creating tabular, crosstab, and advanced chart visualizations in the web design interface tohelp you create operational and strategic reports Advanced report creation techniques, such as creating custom fields that are based on calculations andconditional expressions Create a new data model that can be tailored to your specific business requirements Learn scheduling techniques to generate alerts to line of business managers and help drive internal talentdevelopment through performance awareness Understand what resources are available to help you get the most value from the SumTotal reportingtoolsNelly PerumeanTeam Leader, LearningRyan, LLCBrandon Smith-DaigleDirector, Product ManagementSumTotal, A Skillsoft Company
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayLMS OptimizationTuesday, May 10, 20161:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.Breakout Sessions 11:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.Breakout Sessions 1 The Power of Persuasion: Making your LMS yourProfessional Search Engine and Watch Colleagues beg for MoreHow many times a day do you go to Google to search for something? Make your LMS your professionalsearch engine at work, find what you need when you need it! Guess what?! that’s now available, it’s yourLMS! Within 18 months, Abbott went from 15 various LMS environments to one instance of SumTotalLearn at Abbott. It started with one individual understanding the full capabilities of SumTotal Learn andsharing with others in various regions how this tool could be a benefit to them as well. During this time,various division leaders approached the global elearning manager about SumTotal Learn as others in theorganization began to explore and migrate to the platform rather than sending out new RFPs for other LMSplatforms.During this session attendees will learn: How to migrate to one LMS across the globe; it’s only possible with robustness, flexible administration,multi-lingual, and any device solution How to convincing colleagues works better than dictating to get bottom up attraction Why speed is key, both on the LMS implementation and content creationWho should attend: Those who would like to learn how to be the champion of a platform migration andconvince others to move forward to a centralized environment and those who are interested in learningmore about SumTotal Learn search capabilities.Clement MaziolGlobal E-Learning ManagerAbbottLMS Optimization1:15 p.m.2:15 p.m.Breakout Sessions 1 Skillport Today and Tomorrow – Providing aBeautiful Experience for Content DeliverySince 1998, Skillsoft has lead the way with innovative experiences for eLearning content. Today over 4800organizations use Skillport to help employees develop skills with Skillsoft content. Join us in this session tolearn more about upcoming changes to Skillport and the future of Skillsoft content delivery.Stephanie PyleVice President, Product ManagementSkillsoftSue RodemanVice President, Product MarketingSkillsoft
LMS OptimizationMonday2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.TuesdayWednesdayThursdayBreakout Sessions 2Breakout Sessions 2 Making the Move from Maestro to SumTotal LearnNo doubt about it, changing your LMS platform is a big decision and commitment. This process caninclude an extensive RFP, including a lot of decisions and choices that will ideally result in a successfulimplementation. The P.F. Changs team found themselves with two brands that needed to come together,with a consensus on one go-forward platform. This session will tell the story of how P.F. Chang’s and Pei Weireviewed their existing Maestro platform, assessed the growing organization’s future needs and ultimatelydecided on SumTotal Learn – going on to have a successful migration from Maestro to SumTotal Learn.During this session attendees will learn: Best practices for evaluating your LMS platform against your organization’s goals Benefits of working with SumTotal to evaluate systems Tips for how to accomplish a successful platform change while reducing time and efforts in a full RFPprocess to many vendorsWho should attend: Those considering making a move from one LMS platform to another or anyone new toan enterprise level LMS such as SumTotal Learn.Erica MorrisInstructional Design and e-Learning DeveloperPei WeiLMS Optimization2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.Breakout Sessions 2 SumTotal Suite: Delivering Innovation withthe elixHR Platform to Unify Solutions and Create a Compelling UserExperienceTalent and Learning professionals are singularly focused on aligning ever evolving business demands withever evolving people and technology. In this session learn how SumTotal’s ElixHR is providing innovativecapabilities combined with leading user experience that will easily allow Talent and Learning professionalsto align all three. Specifically in this session you will learn how: SumTotal’s highly engaging new user experience has simplified and streamlined how people interact witheveryday processes that span across multiple systems Big Data is being used to align a person’s career progression and provided individualized learningrecommendations Administrators, with a full range of configuration options, have the ability to easily complete complextasks, such as page level configurations and applying customer themesBrian GasparSenior Director, Product InnovationSumTotal, A Skillsoft Company2:30 p.m.LMS OptimizationErica SmithDirector of Learning and Instructional DesignP.F. Chang’s3:30 p.m.Brandon Smith-DaigleDirector, Product ManagementSumTotal, A Skillsoft CompanyBreakout Sessions 2 SumTotal Learn: Supporting the ExtendedEnterpriseThey say that “knowledge is power” – well knowledge can also be associated with something else:“Knowledge is profit”. Learn how your organization can more effectively share information on your productsand services with your entire business value chain to optimize mindshare and business readiness while inturn generating revenue and profit for your organization. In addition, James Dorney of CA Technologies willshare how her organization has delivered an extended enterprise learning solution to propel their business.Bill DochertyVice President, Product ManagementSumTotal, A Skillsoft CompanyJames DorneyVice President, EducationCA Technologies
LMS OptimizationMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday4 p.m.5 p.m.Breakout Sessions 34 p.m.5 p.m.Breakout Sessions 3 SumTotal Learn: Exploring the Connection toContent, Mobile Capabilities and the Learn RoadmapYou’re faced every day with making learning engaging for your employees, and ensuring it delivers realvalue to the work day to help drive adoption of your learning investment. We’re going to help you. Thecompelling, yet simple, user experience in the latest SumTotal Learn makes it easy for your people toconnect with the most meaningful learning activity and content when and where they need it – even beingdelivered personalized recommendations before they ask for something. Join our product leaders for awalk through of some of the most recently delivered innovation, as well as a sneak peek into some of thenew features and enhancements on our roadmap. See how the latest release of SumTotal Learn makes it simple to search, discover – and be delivered –relevant Skillsoft content Get a clear view of current mobile capabilities, and see how we’re investing in this area to help you andyour employees accomplish more while on the go See how SumTotal Learn will to continue to evolve to meet changing learning needsWho should attend: Existing SumTotal Learn customers, and other learning professionals looking for abetter understanding of SumTotal Learn capabilities.Eric TheobaldVice President, Product ManagementSumTotal, A Skillsoft CompanyLMS Optimization4 p.m.5 p.m.Breakout Sessions 3 SumTotal Maestro: Understanding Recent MaestroChanges and a Peek at the RoadmapJoin us for a look at recent updates to SumTotal Maestro, and learn how you can leverage new capabilitiesand enhancements while minimizing change. We’ll include some of our Talent and elixHR Platform expertsto help you understand the updates in those solutions that are meaningful for a Maestro customer. We’llalso include a look at the Maestro roadmap, and include time for interactive questions and answers. As aMaestro customer, you don’t want to miss this session! What Maestro functionality has been recently released in the first half of 2016? Step through SumTotal Talent and elixHR Platform updates that impact an integrated Maestro customer Interactive with SumTotal product experts to get your questions answered!Mikka KjarlandSenior Product ManagerSumTotal, A Skillsoft Company
Monday4 p.m.5 p.m.TuesdayWednesdayThursdayBreakout Sessions 3 Blended Training Programs – Align, Delivery andRollout using SumTotal LearnLMS OptimizationThis session goes over how RELX used the SumTotal Learn capabilities and content integrations to align,deliver and rollout global blended training programs. RELX group consists of several divisions operatingglobally. RELX or certain of its divisions have rolled out the compliance, onboarding programs and otherblended learning programs globally. Two samples of the global training programs are listed below. One of the global divisions of RELX has rolled out an onboarding program which includes targeting newhires across the globe and provides an onboarding training experience that would help them betterunderstand the company and provide them with the tools to do their jobs better. Using a combination ofthe division’s portal and SumTotal Learn, they were able to roll out a global onboarding program to shareknowledge and build awareness for their new hires. This program consists of several modules via livevirtual WebEx sessions that the new hires take over a period of several months starting from the secondmonth of their employment. RELX compliance training programs target all users across RELX and provides eLearning sessions targetedtowards users in different regions delivered in their native languages. Their compliance programs targetusers across RELX and are mandatory training that all 30,000 users need to take periodically throughoutthe year.All the training is set up and delivered through SumTotal Learn including the WebEx and surveys; thisincludes targeting and assigning to users automatically. To learn more, please join us at the breakoutsession.During this session attendees will learn: How to align/rollout any of your complex global training programs using your SumTotal Learn How to better use the SumTotal Learn and its content integrations for global training programs Pros and cons of using SumTotal Learn for the global training programsWho should attend: Those involved with global organizations and planning to roll out global trainingprograms with blended learning or companies that would like to take advantage of the Sumtotal Learncapabilities.Varsha GumasthaGlobal Learning Management App ManagerRELX Group
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayLMS OptimizationWednesday, May 11, 20161:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.Breakout Sessions 4Breakout Sessions 4 Plan, Implement (system & content) and Go Live!Companies today are investing substantial dollars in LMS platforms and want to see a strong return on theinvestment. You can create the best LMS environment, with all the greatest content, but if no one in theorganization utilizes it, it will be a flop! Don’t let your LMS be a flop! In 2015, PSAV went through a successfulSumTotal Learn and Skillsoft content implementation and increased adoption by talking to stakeholders,supporting them and providing measurement of the success. In this interactive session, participants willlearn best practices in planning (project management), implementing, selecting content, creating a strongtraining/go-live plan and then continuous communication to make your LMS a success.During this session attendees will learn: Best practices for planning, executing and rolling out an LMS and content strategy How to create a realistic time frame for your company with a phased functionality approach How to set expectations with senior leaders and end usersWho should attend: Those who are launching or in the middle of an LMS implementation or thinking ofmoving from one platform to another.LMS OptimizationDerek BlakeCorporate Director, Global LearningPSAV2:40 p.m.3:40 p.m.Breakout Sessions 52:40 p.m.3:40 p.m.Breakout Sessions 5 SumTotal Learn: Delivering Effective BlendedLearning ProgramsBlended learning programs are engaging and effective, but not always simple to create and deliver. Joinus for a look at how SumTotal Learn supports the delivery of robust blended learning programs with realimpact. What are the best practices for building structures that effectively meet training needs without conflict? How can you simplify the end user experience with capabilities like one-click registration How is blended learning delilvered in SumTotal Learn 2015.1, and what’s new in the latest release? How can you manage the need to swap out old activities with new activities, and keep learning currentwithout rebuilding a new structure?Sandy McQueenConsulting Practice LeadSumTotal, A Skillsoft CompanySean McCarthyDirector, Product ManagementSumTotal, A Skillsoft Company
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayLMS OptimizationThursday, May 12, 20169 a.m.10:30 a.m.9 a.m.10:30 a.m.Embedding Learning into the Learner’s WorkflowHave you ever wondered how other organizations seem to bridge the gap between training andperformance support? Are our Millennials truly the generation where “training” dies and gadgets (apps,tablets, watches, BYOD) become our vehicle for information transfer? How do all of these systems fittogether? What is the place for the traditional LMS?Join us to uncover some of the solutions that make ubiquitous learning possible. Learn from companieswho are doing this well right now! We will explore: Content Discovery Simplified Linking to content from internal sites (e.g. SharePoint) for teams, projects, portals Integrating with content aggregators (e.g. Path Gather, Degreed) Aligning with performance cycle – clear link between goals and development planMac HarrisonDirector OMDPepsico9 a.m.LMS OptimizationMix-N-Match Workshops10:30 a.m.Jessica PhilpottCustomer Success ConsultantSkillsoftJohnna WallaceSenior Learning Program ArchitectSkillsoftSumTotal Maestro: Tips and Tricks for Using Advanced ReportingDig into the newly updated Advanced Reporting tool - bring your laptop for some hands-on activity. Wewill begin with a focus on the basics, such as creating ad hoc views and reports, understanding the benefitof using topics and permissions. Then, take it up a level by discussing the new dashboard designer, reporttypes, and scheduling reports. We will also take a close look at the new features available such as newcharts, dashboard designer updates, additional attributes and expressions, and the new schedule manager. Hands-on training on the latest version of Advanced Reporting for Maestro Learn why advanced reporting important and how can it lessen your workloadLMS OptimizationMikka KjarlandSenior Product ManagerSumTotal, A Skillsoft Company11 a.m.12:30 p.m.11 a.m.12:30 p.m.Mix-N-Match WorkshopsSumTotal Maestro: UI Configuration and DesignThere are ways to configure Maestro to enhance your user experience and provide your users with theinformation they need to be successful. Learn what can be done within widgets using HTML and Javascriptto go above and beyond the WYSIWYG editor. This session will get hands-on, so bring your laptop! Hands-on experience creating advanced widgets What changes to the Maestro UI can I make to increase adoption rates What are some of the effective things other customers are doing?Mikka KjarlandSenior Product ManagerSumTotal, A Skillsoft CompanyAgenda subject to change without notice
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions 1 LMS Optimization 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions 1 The Power of Persuasion: Making your LMS your Professional Search Engine and Watch Colleagues beg for More How many times a day do y
