Philadelphia SHRM Professional Development Series Wednesday, June 3, 2009
7:30am-11:30am
This program has been approved for 3.0 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Please be sure to note the program ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.
Topic: Curriculum Development, E-Learning and overall Training and Learning Initiatives
As organizations plan and provide knowledge and skill development for their employee population, they must equally consider how to manage related cost expenditures, evaluate delivery methods, ensure knowledge transfer as well as create alignment to both business objectives and organizational mission. The program presented will feature multiple components which contribute to the creation of a long-term strategic learning agenda.
Session One: Growing Business Acumen within your Organization:
This presentation will provide thought provoking insight into:
What is business acumen and why is it important to build?
What are the three levels of business acumen?
How to define learning topics that align to your business model.
The suite of learning options.
Phase one planning for prioritizing topics and execution of ideas.
Involvement and engagement.
Presented by: Laura Leyden, Dean Vanguard University, Vanguard
Laura Leyden currently holds the position of Senior Manager / Dean in Vanguard University. Laura began her Vanguard career in 1993 in the Retail Investor Group and then moved into the Institutional Investor Group (IIG), where she spent almost 10 years. In IIG, Laura supported the sales process as well as led an organization focused on developing communication programs for retirement plan clients. Laura rotated into the organizations Human Resources Group in 2005, and is currently focused on ensuring alignment of learning to key business objectives for several Vanguard divisions. She has a team of instructional design experts that produce and maintain learning programs. Laura received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Business Administration from Saint Joseph's University.
Session Two: How Word of Mouth Became a Corporate Learning Strategy and How to Brand a Corporate University to Internal Business Units:
Shared during this presentation will the building of Janney University a now four year old effort and phased approach which initially faced both limited resources and degrees of audience receptivity. It will highlight how the student experience has been critical in achieving the firm’s overall learning strategies and a grass roots approach to creating pockets of internal strategic champions which generated excitement about learning and professional development. Also included will be key findings and decisions around end user experience, designing to business outcomes, the art of facilitation, and how to brand a corporate university to both willing and sometimes unwilling internal business units.
Presented by: Tess Kristensen, Chief Learning Officer, Janney Montgomery
Scott
Tess Kristensen joined Janney Montgomery Scott LLC in January of 2005 as the VP and Director of Learning. As the chief learning officer, she currently leads the strategic vision of education for the organization under a corporate university model. Her role has responsibility for designing, developing and delivering of enterprise wide learning programs and conferences that have a direct impact on business results as various regulatory education programs.
Prior to Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Tess led the corporate university function at Raymond James, a large regional broker-dealer based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Tess is Series 6 and 7 licensed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and also holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisorsm designation as well as a certificate in Wealth Management from the Wharton School.
She received her B.S. in Arts Administration an, M.B.A. in International Business from the University of Tampa and a M.Ed in Educational Technology and Leadership from George Washington University.
Tess also sits on the Board of Directors of Metropolitan Career Center, a workforce development organization based in Philadelphia where she chairs the education Program Committee.
Panel Session: Current Learning and Training Initiatives, Delivery Methods, including E-Learning Programs
While the content of learning programs can differ greatly by topic and audience, there are also several common aspects of learning programs. In 2009 these include 24X7 (any time) learning, cross boarder (any where) learning, scalable solutions, and rapid courseware (just-in-time) development. During this discussion we will look at how leaders of training in the pharmaceutical, legal and consulting industries address such challenges and deploy effective solutions.
Panelists:
Scott Newman - Director of Training at Dechert LLP
Helene Geiger - President of Prometheus Training Corp.
Lynn DiBonaventura - Associate Director Sales Training, Shire
Pharmaceuticals
Scott Newman is the firm-wide Director of Training for the multi-national law firm named Dechert LLP. He manages technology-related education for 2200+ Attorneys and staff in 18 offices, world-wide. Scott uses emerging technologies (video, webinars, and multimedia) to enhance existing business practices, while assessing the value and cost effectiveness of new and existing programs.
Scott received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a certificate for Environmental Sciences from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA and his Master of Science in Technology Management from the University of Maryland at College Park, MD. His thesis was on the uses of Telecommunications in Distance Education. He has completed advanced coursework in statistical analysis at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education and is certified in Distance Learning Instruction.
Scott’s background includes positions as: General Manager of Echo Data Services; Research Associate at the Medical College of Pennsylvania; Programmer Analyst and Consultant for the US House of Representatives; Project Manager, Program Administrator, and Senior Systems Analyst for CSR, Inc.; Senior Team Leader at DuPont Pharmaceuticals; Technology Education Manager for Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius LLP; and Director of Training for Dechert LLP. During his career, he established the DuPont Technology Education Center and has contributed significantly to the acquisition and management of over $40 million in federal grants. Notably, he pioneered placing the research database (ETOH) on the web for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. In addition, Scott regularly produces multimedia and recently submitted a one-hour, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) video to the NY Bar Association.
Scott has presented his work at the Masie TechLearn Conference, International Teleconferencing Association annual meeting, Pennsylvania Distance Learning Association, and published in The Distance Learning Journal. He is a member of the American Society of Training and Development, American Legal Training Association, and the eLearning Guild. For more information, you may visit his personal website at www.ScottDavidNewman.com. Scott is also running for the position of 4th Ward Commissioner of Springfield, Delaware County (www.ElectScottNewman.com).
Helene Geiger
Helene Geiger is the Founder and CEO of Prometheus Training Corporation which has offices in Rochester, N.Y. and Lansdale, PA. The firm was founded in 1982 and currently provides full-service instructional design and development of e-learning solutions for a worldwide client base. This also includes the design of courseware using Rapid E-Learning technologies and effectively transitioning clients from traditional classroom deliveries to online training. Recent projects have included user training and certification for accessing electronic medical records, compliance training certification programs and employee training modules on safety, food handling and sanitation standards in the U.S. grocery industry.
Helene holds a B.A. in Education from Rider University and a M.S. in Instructional Design from the Rochester Institute of Technology as well as advanced coursework in Interactive Media Design. She has also presented on the topics of Making E-Learning Interactive (Niagara Falls ASTD, 2008) and Overcoming Common E-Learning Quandaries (Philadelphia Articulate Users Conference, 2008) and is a recipient of Gold Medal, Articulate Guru Award Competition, 2007 and most recently a guest judge for the same competition in 2009. Lastly, she is the author of multiple articles for the Learning Curve Newsletter (http://www.ptrain.com/articles/index.htm) on topics including: Myths of E-Learning Interactivity, Potholes on the Road to Rapid E-Learning, Who’s Your ADDIE?, 10 Tips for Online Orientation and Top 5 mistakes of Orientation and On boarding Programs
Lynn DiBonaventura
Lynn has been with Shire Pharmaceuticals since October of 2007. As Associate Director with Shire Sales Training team, Lynn oversees and participates in the strategy, instructional design, development, delivery and analysis of training programs for Shire Renal business. Her internal customers include The Executive Leadership Team, project sponsors, sales managers and staff where she provides expertise in organizational development, adult learning principles and facilitation.
Lynn earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from Penn State University’s College of Communications. While at Penn State, she was involved in the International Club and Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Lynn is also a graduate of the Global Communications Degree Program at Manchester University in Manchester, England.
Lynn is a Langevin Institute Certified Performance Consultant. She is an expert in Adult Learning Principles and Instructional Design, and is Achieve Global Certified in Sales & Customer Service, Leadership and Sales Coaching. Lynn holds certifications in The Predictive Index Recruitment Model and has completed training in various behavioral team building models.
She is an active member of the American Society of Training and Development, the National Career Development Network, Healthcare Business Women’s Association, National Association of Professional Women and the Society of Biotech and Pharmaceutical Trainers.
Prior to joining Shire, Lynn most recently served as Vice President and Training Manager at a local financial institution after working for several years with AstraZeneca where she served as a Sales Representative, Training Specialist, District Manager and Training Manager in the oncology and cardiovascular business units. Her performance as a specialty sales representative ranked within the Top Ten for three consecutive years before her promotion into the Training Department.
Keynote Session: Crystal Ball Gazing: 7 Meta Trends & The Future of Learning:
This presentation will provide a thought provoking insight into:
What exactly is E-learning anyway?
A Meta-analysis of E-learning.
What are the key features of E-learning?
Trends in effective learning and the paradigm shift.
Mobile and personal technology as a delivery platform.
Growing use of Web 2.0, collaboration webs and collective intelligence.
The Advanced Distributed Learning think tank.
Best practices for developing online content and web based learning.
The 7 meta-trends of meta-trends.
Presented by: Dr. Bobbe Baggio, Founder of Advantage Learning Technologies and Director of LaSalle University's Instructional Technology Management M.S. program.
Dr. Baggio is an accomplished author, speaker and educator. Her specific expertise is in how people learn and how to use technologies to help them learn. Her company Advantage Learning Technologies, Inc. (ALT) has provided ID services and implemented projects for clients in finance, healthcare, gasses and chemicals, manufacturing, distribution, construction, government and higher education. A more detailed list of clients can be found on her web site at http://www.bobbebaggio.com. Bobbe provides programs and products so that people who are trying to use technology for teaching and learning can do so effectively. She is currently the Director of the Graduate Program in Instructional Technology Management at La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA and speaks regularly to organizations and companies around the globe. Bobbe’s prior experience includes being a Senior Scientist, Management Consultant, Director of IT, VP Software Development, Sales and Marketing Representative, and educator. Her education includes a BA from Waynesburg College, MA from West Virginia University, MS from Lehigh University and PhD Capella University.
Location: Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Cost:$60 for PSHRM Chapter Members, and $80 for Non-Chapter Members
Special price above has been reduced by $15 the regular rate!
