Moderator:
Lee Maxey, MINDMAX

With the rise of Social Media, do we really need instructional design? Do ANY of our learning or training activities really change people’s behavior? Or are we just so used to certainpatterns that little if anything really has any impact? We’ve rounded up key thought leaders to debate the impact and future of learning. Join us for a thought-provoking, irreverent, and fun-filled session!

Kevin Oakes
Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) 

Integrated talent management is relatively new practice that will become increasingly emphasized in organizations over the next three years. Yet i4cp recently reported that only about one in five organizations manage talent effectively, and the ones that do outperform their competitors. Learn the results of i4cp’s talent management research and discusses the multiple opportunities for high-performance organizations to leverage their talent management capabilities.

Wayne Hodgins
VelocityMG

Just as each snowflake is unique, so should be the training we offer our learners — customized to meet each learner’s individual needs and learning styles. But how do you do that with the current technology, budget, and staff limitations? In this highly engaging session, you will discover an exciting new approach to designing learning for mass personalization.

Marcia Conner
Pistachio Consulting

Now more than ever you and your organization need social media to help engage younger workers, connect with those in your larger ecosystem, and ensure your old ideas are breathing fresh air. Sort through the options, focus on the tools used most effectively to help people learn, and gain an edge on your personal and professional productivity.

Guest panelists: Mark Oehlert and Koreen Olbrish