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Learning TracksLet experience inspire you! TotalConnection 2009 provided the platform to learn from your peers, SumTotal product experts, partners and industry insiders at over 45 sessions. Featuring over seven learning tracks—TotalConnection programs delivered over 45 presentations, panels, discussions and interactive sessions. Sessions provided first-hand experience on specific product solutions and implementations, or deeper insight into the SumTotal roadmap and vision for the future. We hope the conference provided you with the chance to get connected to the right people, ideas and techniques. Here’s a quick look at this year’s tracks & topics*: 1. General Session TrackDon’t get left in the dark. SumTotal product roadmaps—along with emerging technologies and social networking—are the focus for this general topic track. These sessions will introduce you to industry experts and SumTotal visionaries as they unveil what the future holds for learning and performance management, and for talent development as a whole. General sessions are geared towards the entire SumTotal customer community. Topics featured in this track include:
Session Details >>2. Talent Development & Performance TrackIn today’s challenging business climate, learning and performance leaders must align their programs with key business drivers to support the company’s bottom line. This track will focus on achieving integrated solutions that address employee performance needs. Sessions in this track will feature presentations, demonstrations and case studies that offer a look at talent development through best-of-breed performance management offerings from SumTotal—and, more specifically, how your peers are using these solutions today to meet their business objectives. Topics featured in this track include:
Session Details >>3. SumTotal "Ask the Expert” TrackFollowing the formula of our popular SumTotal “Ask the Expert” series, this track offers opportunities to learn from SumTotal product specialists and your peers as they share their expertise on key topics. At these sessions, you’ll examine best practices and techniques proven to maximize business results and performance. You’ll also see the latest product innovations from SumTotal, gain insight on implementation experience, and discover how you can apply them to your business. Topics featured in this track include:
Session Details >>4. Metrics & Reporting TrackYour ability to measure the outcome of your programs—whether for ROI, regulatory compliance or future planning—is critical to ensuring long-term talent development success. This track will focus on those reporting practices and tools that best develop thoughtful measurement while working to meet your organization's needs—including completion/gap analysis tracking for regulatory reporting and cost-effective report delivery formats. In addition, you’ll enjoy peer discussions that highlight real-world success with available reporting tools. Topics featured in this track include:
Session Details >>5. Content Authoring and ToolBook TrackThis track offers informative discussions from SumTotal and your peers on the latest best practices surrounding rapid content creation, authoring tools, and ToolBook. Sessions in this track will explore a wealth of popular topics, including integrated content development, rapid deployment, open authoring, assessments and evaluations, SCORM/AICC, learning content for mobile devices, and anytime, anywhere learner access. Topics featured in this track include:
Session Details >>6. Pathlore Deep Dive TrackIn this track, we connect our valued Pathlore LMS user base with new product features, case studies, and first-hand migration experiences from fellow long-time Pathlore product experts. Through a show-and-tell mix of product demonstrations, panel discussions and presentations, these sessions will plunge deep into the details on key features designed to help you optimize your solution today and into the future. Topics featured in this track include:
Session Details >>7. Back to Basics TrackJust getting started with your SumTotal solution? On the migration path and interested in exploring the SumTotal Talent Development Suite from a beginner’s point of view? This track offers introductory-level breakout sessions featuring customer success stories, demonstrations, onboarding discussions, and tips for system optimization. It’s back to the basics—and more. Topics featured in this track include:
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