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Do you have your finger on the pulse of your message? Is it what you intend it to be? Are you connected to the nerve center of the audience...are you calling them to action? Doesn’t matter if it’s it written form or spoken word? Are you connecting to your intended audience, the way in which you want?
This webinar will explore how to make a solid connection with your intended audience, every time you address them. Whether they be front-line staff, management, clients, or prospective employers. It will examine the three key aspects of communication (both written and verbal), explore how to curtail your message for accuracy and detail without error and suggest how to solicit a professional check up as necessary.

Technology has completely changed the way we live, work, play and learn. The 5 generations that work and learn together all have different experiences and learning preferences. Research has shown that multimodal learning results in significantly increased retention, especially for higher order skill development. Based on our book: Best Practices for the Virtual Classroom, this workshop will discuss new trends in learning and 7 steps to blended learning success. It will discuss a framework for blended learning, the components of a Virtual Learning Environment, key principles in architecting the learning experience and designing highly interactive virtual classroom experiences. We will then explore how these principal were considered in the design of a leadership program across the Caribbean.

Anyone leading a team, company or department must be able to:

• persuade
• influence behavior
• get buy-in
• inspire

Vision, objectives, mission statements count for little if you can't clearly express them and persuade others to buy-in to them That's why having effective presentation skills is essential for the leader who is going to stand out above the crowd.

Career opportunities, personal confidence, self-esteem – all improve dramatically when you invest in upgrading presentation skills. The TalkitOut™ Technique as taught by Podium Media & Communications Coaching, is a new way of approaching presentations and speeches.

Hundreds of people around the world have become powerful speakers because of TalkitOut. TalkitOut is an indispensable tool for all leaders.

This presentation, based on the experiences and "next practices" of hundreds of HR leaders and projects, will examine the five (5) critical issues that must be addressed in the critical first 100 days and beyond of HRIS project implementation.

This session will include a 100-day template to HRIS implementation excellence, and the strategic to tactical steps that must be taken to accelerate user alignment and adoption. The session will examine not only the technical aspects of launch, but also the fundamental behavioral aspects that must be considered.

Finally, the session will give several "next practice" case examples of users who successfully implemented HRIS projects in small to large scale environments.

Technology is not going away, and is only going to progress so it is important that we understand the benefits and ramifications technology can play in our work and personal lives. By attending this session, attendees will understand ways to effectively leverage technology in ergonomics and other business applications to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Topics may include, but are not limited to, ergonomics training: instructor-led vs. e-Learning, software solutions and digital data collection equipment. We will also address the negative impacts technology can have on our health and wellness. We will outline ways in which these impacts can be prevented. This this session will be useful for ergonomics engineers, ergonomics process owners, health and safety personnel, engineers, human resource staff, and lean or continuous improvement teams.

Listening is probably the most important, yet undervalued, skill for success in both our personal professional lives. Raising your awareness of what listening is, and understanding how to overcome the barriers to being good at it, can help you sharpen your own communication skills to BE A BETTER LISTENER & BE LISTENED TO! Business coach, speaker and author Alan Adler will share his years of experience with you on the best ways to become a better listener and to make a connection with your audience -- whether it's 1 person or 1,000. You can also ask Alan your questions and "listen" to his advice.

Small business owners and HR leaders often recognize that employees are the most valuable asset but taking the first step towards identifying and executing an effective talent management strategy that can lead to engaged employees and small business success is often not top priority or just too difficult to accomplish.

Learn the challenges faced by small organizations to implement solutions to address organizational requirements and how to overcome these barriers to attracting, engaging and retaining top talent.

Systems and strategies are equally important when attempting to ensure results in small companies as they are in large organizations. Statics show that organizations that implement effective talent management solutions outperform like companies by in excess of 22%.

This session will focus on the what, why and how of implementing strategies and solutions in small businesses to better attract, engage and retain top performers.

We will help you build a business case to get C-Level buy-in to your talent management initiatives and identify ways to effectively illustrate return on investment (ROI) for these programs.

Industry data and trends show that one out of every three organizations is looking at replacing its LMS. With greater importance being placed on learning, compliance, and analytics, organizations have begun to search for improved offerings to meet their needs. When the time comes and replacement is inevitable, the first step should not be product demonstrations, but rather the development of a replacement strategy. A little upfront work goes a long way towards a successful LMS replacement and implementation outcome. Join Jason Marceau, Chief Operations Officer from Meridian, as he outlines key elements of an effective replacement strategy, and key practices for successful replacement implementations.

Last April, Joe Ganci gave us his take on how to choose the right authoring tool for your needs. At the time, he said you should focus on the four Ts: Talent, Technique, Topic and Tool. Now it's time to review the tools themselves and make sure you know which ones will work for you. Which ones are powerful? Which ones are easy to use? Can you have both power and ease-of-use in one tool? There are the PowerPoint add-on tools: Articulate Studio, Adobe Presenter, iSpring, and ZenlerStudio. There are the stand-alone tools you install, such as Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and Trivantis Lectora. Finally, there are the cloud-based tools: Allen Interactions ZebraZapps, DominKnow Claro, and Silitix Roleplay, among others. Stop the madness! Joe will guide you through by explaining these tools in an unbiased look at each one. This will be an hour of your time well spent. Bring your questions and get ready for some answers.

Some people believe that learning management systems (LMS) are rigid platforms that force training on helpless learners. They believe that these learning environments create an outdated, rigid, top-down approach to learning that will eventually be replaced with more learner-driven practices. The truth is that a learning management system can provide a learning environment where learners have control over many aspects of their learning. Join Richard Nantel. VP, Enterprise Learning Solutions at Blatant Media, for fast-paced, hands-on presentation. We won’t bore you with a bunch of slides. Instead, we’ll focus on hands-on demonstrations of ways a learning management system can be used to create a flexible, personalized learning environment.