Agenda

Here's a look at the TotalConnection 2009 conference agenda featuring 5 keynotes and over 45 session breakouts, user group meetings and roundtables. Downloadable copies of the presentations are available to all confirmed attendees. To navigate to a select presentation just click on the session title below.

Monday, May 11, 2009
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Pre-conference workshop check-in & continental breakfast
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Pre-conference workshops (Day 1)*
*Pre-conference workshops require pre-registration and are not included in conference fee.
 
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Pre-conference workshop check-in & continental breakfast
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Pre-conference workshops (Day 2)*
1:00 PM – 7:30 PM Registration & help desk open
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Partner Meeting
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM SumTotal User Group meetings
Including: TotalLMS, ResultsOnDemand – Learning, Performance, Pathlore LMS, ToolBook
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Welcome Reception & Solutions Showcase kickoff
*Pre-conference workshops require pre-registration and are not included in conference fee.
 
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
7:30 AM – 7:30 PM Registration and help desk open
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast/Solutions Showcase Open
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Keynote I: Welcome and SumTotal Corporate Update – Arun Chandra, CEO, SumTotal Systems
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Keynote II: SumTotal Product Roadmap Update – Jon Ciampi, VP Product Management, SumTotal Systems
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM – 11:15 PM Keynote III: Workforce Productivity Imperatives: The Importance of Talent Development: Kevin Oakes, CEO, i4CP
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Keynote IV: Talent Development through Competency Management; Ann Hackett, Assistant VP of Organizational Effectiveness, H&R Block
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Networking Luncheon & Industry Roundtables/Solutions Showcase Open
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Concurrent Session Group 1
  Talent Development Strategies for a Challenging Economy
  Creatively Using News in the Learning Management System
  Introduction to SSRS-Based Reporting in SumTotal 8.2
  Pathlore LMS: Forecasting Needs, Checking Progress, and Managing Compliance
  Turning Business Requirements into ROI-Driven TotalLMS Configurations
  The Business Value of Social Networking in the Organization
  Proven Techniques for Authoring Content & Integration with SumTotal Suite
2:45 PM– 3:45 PM Concurrent Session Group 2
  What's New in ResultsOnDemand - Learning and Performance
  Learning Management & Web 2.0 - Using SumTotal Solutions and Social Networking
  Derive Greater Strategic Impact from your Performance Management Solutions
  Pathlore LMS Reports for Managers: Technical Tips & Techniques
  Anatomy of an LMS Support Model in a Healthcare Setting
  Training a Multigenerational Workplace
  Getting Started with Rapid E-learning Development
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Concurrent Session Group 3
  Best Practices in Performance Management - User Panel
  Develop Talent and Accelerate Your Training with TotalLMS
  Introduction to Web Analytics: Measuring the Use of your LMS
  Pathlore LMS and the SumTotal Suite: What You Want to Know
  Talent Development 101
  Corporate University Alignment: Manage Your LMS for Sustained Impact
  Totally Compatible Content: Why SCORM Compliance Matters
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Solutions Showcase Open/Cocktails
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM TotalConnection Party
   
Thursday, May 14, 2009
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Registration & Help Desk Open
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast/Solutions Showcase Open
8:30 AM– 9:15 AM Keynote V: SumTotal Sends Society to Pathways of Success Angela Rose, Director, Talent Process, American Cancer Society
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Customer Awards & General Session Wrap Up
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Break
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Concurrent Session Group 4
  Implementing a Competency Plan that Works
  Why Does Performance Management Matter to Learning Professionals
  Authoring Reporting: Exploring Report Creation with the new SSRS-Based Report Manager
  Clear the Path to Successful Migration: The Cuyahoga Community College Story
  Notifications: Successful Set-up & Automation
  e-Learning Project Management
  Using Flash & PowerPoint Content in ToolBook Courses
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Concurrent Session Group 5
  Align Succession Planning with Strategic Leadership Development
  Building a Successful Enterprise Wide System
  The Future of Talent Development Analytics
  Performance Boost: Pathlore LMS Load Balancing for Improved Stability & Speed
  ResultsOnDemand - Learning: Tips & Tricks
  The Science and Art of Performance Management
  Support Blended Learning with Powerful Authoring Tools & SumTotal LMS
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM Networking Luncheon/ Solutions Showcase Open
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Concurrent Session Group 6
  The PEMEX Story: Identifying the Next Generation of Leadership through Succession Management
  LMS Best Practices: Building ILT Learning Activities - What are My Choices?
  The Who, Why & How of Establishing a Learning Application Governance
  Life After Pathlore: Expert Panel Discussion on Migrating to SumTotal
  Pilot Test Your System: Supercharge your Roll-out Success
  Introduction to the SumTotal Healthcare Solution Set
  ToolBook How-To: Create Question Banks and Sophisticated Assessments
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Concurrent Session Group 7
  Next Generation vs. Baby Boomers: How Demographics Shape Talent Development
  Using Collaboration to Meet Business Requirements
  Managing & Tracking Continuing Education Credits for Certifications
  Pathlore LMS Maintenance and TroubleShooting
  Understanding Learning Activity Architecture: Assigning Learning Using Jobs, Organizations, and/or Audiences