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Welcome to the July/August issue of Total*Connect, your monthly SumTotal e-News delivering the latest product news, events, updates and customer connections.
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THE NEW ARRIVAL: SUMTOTAL RELEASE 7.6 |
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» SumTotal 7.6 – Enhanced Talent Management Awaits You
Have you heard the news? SumTotal proudly announces the general availability of the new SumTotal 7.6 release. Available now as a download from the Customer Productivity Center (CPC), SumTotal 7.6 release represents a milestone in the evolution of SumTotal’s industry leading talent management suite. Here’s a few highlights of what’s new:
- Seamless workflows between TotalLMS and TotalPerformance
- Enhanced language capabilities in TotalPerformance
- Improved Performance Appraisal and Goal Management features
- Audience improvements that can be leveraged to model new learning delivery workflows
- Support for retroactive fulfillment links
- SQL Server 2005 and Oracle 10g support
- Support for the FireFox 2.0 browser in learner and manager modes
- And much more
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» New Audience Improvements
7.6 also delivers popular enhancements to the Audience feature of TotalLMS:
- Ability to assign required/recommended learning activities to an audience of users.
- Define an audience based upon hire date, tenure with the company or length of time in a particular job position.
- Define an audience by language preference.
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» See 7.6 in action at TotalConnection
The new release will take center stage at the upcoming TotalConnection User Conference in Dallas, Texas. Come for the connections and experience SumTotal 7.6 up close.
Stay tuned to your monthly e-news for more details on the SumTotal 7.6 and what lies ahead in 8.0.
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TOTALCONNECTION 2007: EARLY BIRD SAVINGS EXTENDED |
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September 18-20th less than 2 Months Away! Good news. By popular demand the Early Bird Saving has been extended to August 10th. Visit the TotalConnection website – www.totalconnection2007.com – for a close up look at what’s happening in Dallas:
» More Connections
Don’t miss the expanded agenda with a focus on global experiences, best practices, business solutions, industry challenges, and sessions. At TotalConnection. you will:
- Meet SumTotal product experts, solution partners & customers demonstrating best practices.
- Participate in interactive programs featuring: Keynotes, breakout sessions, and unbeatable networking opportunities.
- Explore the newest products, technologies and what’s on the horizon.
- Take away invaluable product experience at pre-conference workshops.
- Return to your organization equipped with valuable ideas, strategies, and connections that go far beyond this event.
» Act Now for Early Bird & Hotel Savings
It’s all happening at the Hilton Analtole, but to take advantage of the savings — up to $300 — you need to act now. Grab your room and register for the conference at www.totalconnection2007.com.
Workshop Seats Filling Fast: Don’t miss your chance for real “hands-on” learning at TotalConnection! Seats are limited and filling up – 7 classes, one and two-day offerings.
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SUMTOTAL'S LANGUAGES CLUB — BAKER'S DOZEN |
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Danish, Norwegian, Turkish, and coming soon Romanian! SumTotal 7 Users, did you know there really is power in numbers? By joining the SumTotal Languages Club, members collectively receive additional languages in an economical manner – that’s in addition to the 11 core languages already shipped with the SumTotal 7 system.
For about the cost of one custom language, you will have access to all Club Languages. Members also have the opportunity to influence which languages are developed for the Club.
Membership Advantages Continue to Grow:
Updates for all club languages are underway for 7.6 and will be available in September. With the 11 core languages, plus the 13 custom languages, that provides our club members with
24 languages:
The Language Club featuring:: |
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Danish – New for 7.5! |
Polish |
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Romanian – Coming Soon in Sept. |
Finnish |
Russian |
Greek |
Swedish |
Hungarian |
Thai |
Korean |
Turkish – Added to club for 7.5 |
Norwegian – New for 7.5! |
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Learn More . . . Join the Club
Contact your SumTotal Account Executive today, 1-866-SMTOTAL to get a copy of the new Languages Club data sheet, and find out how you can join.
Languages. Localization. TotalLMS. Learn more about localization and your LMS. Don't miss the session being offered at TotalConnection in Dallas! Visit www.totalconnection2007.com
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7.6 DOCUMENTATION, NEW FORUM TOPICS – POSTED TO CPC |
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Head to the Customer Productivity Center (CPC) where you will find the latest information on the new 7.6 release and more, including:
- 7.6 User Guide
- TotalIntegration 7.6 User Guide
- Links to TotalConnection 2007
- SumTotal Event Calendar
- Upcoming Training Schedule
- And more
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» Latest User Forum Topics
Visit the User Forums on the CPC and share your insight with fellow users. Latest postings include:
General Forum:
- Self Reported Training
- Suggested asset, file, template, RLO naming conventions
- DataSynch
- Removing SCORM Question Feedback
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Pathlore LMS:
- Steps for Keeping Track of Certification Expiration
- Using QuestionBank for Course Evaluation
- Tips using Event Triggered eMails with Attachments
- Bay Area Job Opportunity
SumTotal 7:
- OJT Learning Activity Structure
- Updating/Replacing Previous Uploads
- RapidSkin & How to Use
- Understanding Skills & Competencies
» Missing Your CPC Password & ID?
Click here to submit your request for a User Name and Password. Access to the site is available to all users with active Support plans. |
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MORE WAYS TO LEARN: ASK THE EXPERT, WORKSHOPS, WEBCASTS |
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» “Ask the Expert” – July Topic Moved to August 15
If you thought you missed the July 18th “Ask the Expert” session on Working with SumTotal – Data Center & Technical Support, no worries – by popular request this session was moved to August 15th.
Sign-up today for this complimentary two-hour session designed to provide you and your peers with the opportunity to ask questions of our Tech Support Director:
- Topic: Working with SumTotal Systems – Data Center & Technical Support
- Date: August 15th
- Time: 9:00am PDT/12:00am EDT
RSVP Today: Click here to register for the session, located under the Public Training section. Simply search on “expert” and click on the “register” button.
New Topics For Fall – Submit Your Ideas
What would you like to “Ask The Experts”? Help us help you get more comfortable with your SumTotal solution!
Click here to send us topics you'd like to see featured this fall. |
» Pre-Conference Workshops – 7 “hands-on” Classes
Hosted in Dallas, Texas, the TotalConnection Pre-conference Workshops offer a wide variety of educational options – featuring both 2-day and 1-day classes. These hands-on, full-day workshops are developed to help users keep up with the latest features in your LMS and learn new skills you can put into practice right away:
2-Day Classes (Sept. 17-18):
1-Day Classes (Sept. 18):
Learn more at: www.totalconnection2007.com
» Webcast: Getting the Best LMS at a Price that Won't Bust your Budget
Until now, best-of-breed enterprise learning management solutions were out of reach for many organizations. Learn why Software as a Service (SaaS) has recently leveled the playing field – and how you can take advantage of it. Presenter Matt Wilkinson, Director of ASP Solutions at SumTotal shares:
- Benefits of a best-in-class solution
- How SaaS is changing corporate learning
- A Live Demo so you can see it for yourself
Click here to view the webcast
» Live Demo: Fixing Accountability Deficit Disorder in your organization
Even the most profitable organizations often struggle to clearly define accountabilities for individuals, leaders, and even teams. In fact, a Watson Wyatt survey found that only 44% of employees believe they are held accountable. The resulting “Accountability Deficit Disorder” is a major reason 9 out of 10 organizations fail to fully execute their plans and strategies.
Learn how you can cure ADD by defining employee expectations, putting the right resources in the right places, developing strategic competencies, measuring performance, and accurately paying for performance with help from SumTotal.
See how you can accomplish these goals and more with TotalPerformance at the LIVE demo. Click here to RSVP. Upcoming dates include:
- August 2, 2007 at 11 am PDT, 2 pm EDT
- August 9, 2007 at 1 pm PDT, 4 pm EDT
- August 16, 2007 at 11 am PDT, 2 pm EDT
- August 23, 2007 at 1 pm PDT, 4 pm EDT
Did You Miss the Talent Management For Dummies® webcast?
No worries, a recorded version — and a copy of the book — await you. Discover a simple, straightforward structure in which you can frame your own Talent Management strategy. Click here to view the recorded webcast. |
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