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Improving your performance management processes can impact the bottom line in many ways. Solutions range from day-to-day tactical activities to strategic programs that have far-reaching impact on the organization's goals, leadership structure and even profits. Which performance management solutions are the most important to organizations in 2008? Join us as we share how organizations are using performance management software to automate the review process, link performance to compensation, reduce turnover and develop future leaders. Discover how the right performance management strategy can help you make a huge impact on your organization's business.

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]]> <![CDATA[Delivering Content for a Worldwide Audience]]> Recorded on April 22, 2008

Successfully developing and delivering courseware content for global audiences entails much more than just translation. Understanding the design components and complexities specific to globalization and localization processes will reduce the time, cost and effort you spend in creating content for your worldwide learners.

Join us for this webcast where you’ll learn:

  • The steps necessary to successfully develop and implement multi-lingual content
  • Industry best practices around localizing content for delivery
  • Cultural considerations to ensure that your message is received as intended
  • How to use translation services as a comp...

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    ]]> <![CDATA[Mobile Learning Just Got Easier: Creating Rich Learning Content for the Apple iphone]]> Recorded on March 26, 2008

    In this webcast you'll discover how to use the beta SumTotal ToolBook 9.5 authoring solution to create rich learning content and web applications that enable mobile learning via the Apple iPhone. 

    Join us and you will:

    • See mobile learning trend statistics
    • View sample mobile learning content created for the Apple iPhone
    • Find out how to download the free beta ToolBook 9.5 software to get started today

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    ]]> <![CDATA[It’s the ROI, Stupid: Making the Argument for Career and Succession Planning]]> Recorded on March 11, 2008

    As a well-informed HR professional, you get it: career and succession planning are indispensable weapons in the battle for talent. An organization can’t just “make it up as we go along” anymore; a carefully thought-out strategy is necessary. So why is it sometimes so difficult to articulate this to upper management? How can you make the execs “get it” too?

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    ]]> <![CDATA[Getting Started with e-Learning — What You Need to Know]]> Recorded on February 27, 2008

    Whether you’re an e-learning novice or expert, Dr. Arnold Murdock will take you through the “what”, “why” and “how”of e-learning.

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    ]]> <![CDATA[Employee Engagement Drives Customer Satisfaction: How to Power Results]]> Recorded on February 21, 2008

    A special webcast featuring the powerful business results attained by SumTotal’s internal talent management initiatives.

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    ]]> <![CDATA[Top Five Emerging Trends in Learning Technology]]> Recorded on February 20, 2008

    Web 2.0 tools are expanding collaboration and communication, and giving companies faster and more effective ways to leverage knowledge as a competitive advantage. What do you need to know to bring your learning organization to this next level?

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    ]]> <![CDATA[How to Develop High Impact Assessments]]> Recorded on January 30, 2008

    Online assessments are an efficient means to measure training effectiveness and ensure compliance requirements.

    ToolBook is a comprehensive, yet easy-to-use solution for creating highly customized quizzes and assessments.

    In this one-hour webcast you will see :

    • How to create assessments using ToolBook
      ...

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      ]]> <![CDATA[ToolBook and LMS: Working Together to Improve Performance]]> Recorded on December 6, 2007

      Learning Management System (LMS) users, are you ready to learn more about how ToolBook and your LMS work together? ToolBook allows you to create content, assessments, and software application simulations.

      Discover how you can build ToolBook courses that work with your LMS to create a custom experience for your learners.

      At this web seminar you will learn:

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        ]]> <![CDATA[Dynamic Learning with ToolBook and ResultsOnDemand]]> Recorded on November 15, 2007

        A new webcast shows you how ToolBook and ResultsOnDemand work together to improve your learners' experience

        SumTotal's ResultsOnDemand® Learning Management System (LMS) is a best-of-breed learning and performance management platform. ToolBook is a comprehensive solution for creating professional, standards-based content and simulations. Training content built using ToolBook works seamlessly with ResultsOnDemand to create a dynamic, high quality learning experience for your organization.

        In this session, you will see how easi...

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        ]]> <![CDATA[SumTotal's Software-as-a-Service Solution for Performance Management]]> Recorded on October 25, 2007

        Introducing ResultsOnDemand™ – Performance, SumTotal's software-as-a-service model for analyzing performance. SumTotal’s rapid-deployment performance product includes Web-based performance appraisals, goals management tools, succession planning tools and more.

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        ]]> <![CDATA[SumTotal’s Software-as-a-Service Solution for Learning Management]]> Recorded on October 18, 2007

        Join Matt Wilkinson, our resident SaaS expert, to learn why Software as a Service (SaaS) has made it possible to get the same features and functionality as the "big guys" get, at price that small-to-medium businesses can afford.

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        ]]> <![CDATA[Learning and the Emerging Workforce]]> Recorded on October 16, 2007

        As a learning professional, you want to be aware of the workforce dynamics that can have an impact on your learning initiatives.  Learn how demographic and generational shifts can affect different learning styles and impact workforce engagement. 

        In this free web event, you will hear Maryann Billington's perspectives on emerging workforce issues and how you can leverage technology-aided learning to meet your business needs. 

        Covered in this session:

        ...

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        ]]> <![CDATA[Creating Effective Learning]]> Recorded on September 13, 2007

        Webcast: What is effective learning and how do I create it?

        Learn from Perago Learning Solutions, Inc., a global provider of custom mobile and e-learning content.

        Organizations are investing significantly in instructional interventions to improve workplace performance, yet they are not sure if learning actually occurs.

        The day has come where the business of learning must provide value and learning processes must get more efficient. With a little added attention to three key areas in Instructional Design, Learning Providers can be confident they are delivering effective learning while meeting business objectives.

        Covered in this session:

          ...

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          ]]> <![CDATA[ToolBook Webcast: Innovative Ways to Engage Learners]]> Recorded on August 14, 2007

          Presented by:
          David Trojnar
          CEO
          PerforMax3

          Looking for ways to create more engaging content? Need to deliver your courses quickly?

          Learn from PerforMax3, a leading provider of content for the healthcare industry.

          Healthcare providers are challenged by numerous training requirements that impact the health and safety of patients as well as hospital staff members. Instructional designers and developers are challenged to keep up with compliance requirements. They are also challenged to keep web-based learning engaging and interactive.  Your industry may have similar challen...

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          ]]> <![CDATA[Using ToolBook SmartStyles and SmartPages]]> Recorded on July 25, 2007

          Presenter:
          Michael Hamaoka
          Software Engineer,
          SumTotal Systems

          In this one hour webcast, you will learn about SmartStyles and SmartPages, two great new authoring features in ToolBook Instructor 9.

          • SmartStyles are professionally designed templates that help you bring consistency to the look and feel of your content. SmartPages are common course page types with interactivity and functionality already built-in
          • Learn how they work together to help you produce more effective e-learning content

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          ]]> <![CDATA[How Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is Shaking up the HR Industry: Everything You Need to Know]]> Recorded on June 27, 2007

          In this web seminar, you will learn:

          • What SaaS is and how it differs from traditional deployment options
          • The benefits of SaaS for both customers and software providers
          • What technical questions you should be prepared to ask with SaaS deployments
          • What effect SaaS will have upon you as an HR Professional

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          ]]> <![CDATA[Discover ToolBook Instructor 9]]> Recorded on June 7, 2007

          Presenter:
          Michael Hamaoka
          Software Engineer,
          SumTotal Systems

          In this one hour webcast, learn how you can leverage the new features of ToolBook Instructor 9, the professional e-learning content authoring standard.   

          • Get it done faster
            New features like the Book Explorer View, elegant-looking SmartPages, and enhanced 32-bit authoring architecture allow you to get more done in less time.

          • Get it done smarter
            Develop content ...

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            ]]> <![CDATA[Ethics & Code of Conduct Training: Your Critical Role in Compliance]]> Recorded on May 15, 2007

            View the webcast and learn:

            • The tangible risks faced by employers for employee ethical and criminal violations
            • The legal requirements that mandate ethics and code of conduct training
            • How to provide an effective and engaging training program for the entire organization
            • The role of training in a broader ethics and compliance program

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            ]]> <![CDATA[Getting the Best LMS at a Price that Won't Blow your Budget]]> Recorded on May 1, 2007

            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.

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            ]]> <![CDATA[ToolBook and SumTotal LMS]]> Recorded on April 26, 2007

            Presenter:
            Kerri Pace
            Senior Solutions Architect,
            SumTotal Systems

            Michael Hamaoka
            Software Engineer ,
            SumTotal Systems

            Back by popular demand! TotalLMS users, are you ready to learn more about how ToolBook and your LMS work together? ToolBook allows you to create content, assessments, and software application simulations. TotalLMS provides a framework for e-learning, reporting, certification management, and compliance tracking. If you want to see the special integration features between these two SumTotal products – then this is a s...

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            ]]> <![CDATA[Making a Case for a Learning Management System (LMS) at your Organization]]> Recorded on April 25, 2007

            Join Ray Pitts as he shares the best practices and key steps to gaining enterprise-wide buy in for a new learning management system.

            You will learn how to align your learning initiatives with key strategic objectives and how to find budget in non-traditional places. You will also learn how recent advances in technology have made it possible to implement a best-in-class LMS solution at an affordable cost for organizations of any size.

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            ]]> <![CDATA[Making a Case for a Learning Management System (LMS) at your Organization]]> Recorded on April 25, 2007

            Join Ray Pitts as he shares the best practices and key steps to gaining enterprise-wide buy in for a new learning management system.

            You will learn how to align your learning initiatives with key strategic objectives and how to find budget in non-traditional places. You will also learn how recent advances in technology have made it possible to implement a best-in-class LMS solution at an affordable cost for organizations of any size.

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            ]]> <![CDATA[Understanding Mandatory Compliance Training]]> Recorded on March 22, 2007

            This presentation will focus on the critical topics of ethics and code of conduct training, as well as harassment and discrimination prevention. Participants will learn the fundamentals about: Legal requirements for harassment and discrimination training (Critical case law, EEOC Guidelines and emerging state laws)

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            ]]> <![CDATA[Essential Engagement Strategies for Succession Planning]]> Recorded on March 21, 2007

            What is your organization’s engagement strategy for succession planning? Strategic HR consultant Bill Kline takes a unique approach, driving succession planning deep into the organization and focusing on employee dialogue. Learn from Kline’s own experiences as an HR executive at GE and Delta Air Lines, and find out how the most successful organizations engage employees to transform succession planning into a strategic engine for talent management.

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            ]]> <![CDATA[Authoring and Deploying ToolBook Web Content with your LMS]]> Recorded on March 15, 2007

            Presenters:
            Michael Hamaoka,
            Customer Engineer,
            SumTotal Systems Inc.

            ToolBook allows you to quickly and easily create standards-based learning content that measures learning performance and tracks results. Included in this session are illustrations on various ways to track learner performance using ToolBook with the SumTotal TotalLMS, Docent LMS, and the Pathlore LMS.

            In this session we will:

            • Details on the wide range of learning activity information that can be tracked in a ToolBook Web course
            • How to autho...

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              ]]> <![CDATA[Expand Your Classroom With Online Learning]]> Recorded on March 13, 2007

              Presenters :

              Dan Richards,
              Vice President Development
              Interactive Advantage Corporation

              Doug Smith,
              Director Education Technologies
              Florida International University

              The academic world is rapidly adopting online learning as an integral part of the educational experience. New technologies are ...

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              ]]> <![CDATA[Drive Strategy to Every Desktop: How to Integrate Balanced Scorecards with Employee Performance Management]]> Recorded on February 21, 2007

              The complementary power of scorecards and EPM gives the executive suite the ability to communicate strategy from the top desk to every desktop, while providing the strategic context for goal alignment, performance appraisals, pay for performance, succession planning and workforce planning that are typically managed by EPM software...

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              ]]> <![CDATA[The Secret Life of ToolBook Question Objects]]> Recorded on February 15, 2007

              Have you ever wondered about how a ToolBook question object works, methods of enhancing the functionality of a question object, or creative ways in which question objects can be used for alternative & useful functionality other than an assessment?  In this session we'll open doors to reveal methods to enhance the learner experience by using the question object.

              In this session we will:

              • Learn about the anatomy of a Multiple Choice Question Object
              • Find out about Generic Runtime System responses
              • Access functionality using the Actions Editor
              • Examine examples of enhanced question fun...

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                ]]> <![CDATA[Educating Your Extended Enterprise and Distributed Employees]]> Recorded on February 7, 2007

                This event will show you some tips and tricks for using web conferencing to effectively inform and educate your distributed employees, channel partners, and customers. See why it is important to have your web conferencing solution integrated with SumTotal Systems.

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                ]]> <![CDATA[Employee Performance Management: 10 Steps to Building a Business Case]]> Recorded on January 30, 2007

                Learn how to build a business case for an online Employee Performance Management solution that will take minimal effort from your organization while delivering maximum ROI on your organization's only appreciating asset — Human Capital.

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                ]]> <![CDATA[Hear from the Author of CA's Harassment Training Law (AB 1825): The Final Regulations]]> Recorded on January 30, 2007

                On November 14, 2006, California's Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) adopted final regulations for AB 1825 - the state's harassment training law. Employers must be in full compliance with the new regulations. The regulations are detailed and extensive. They have created groundbreaking, stringent requirements for all forms of training, especially e-learning...

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                ]]> <![CDATA[Symantec Case Study: Increasing Revenue Through Centralized Sales Enablement Training]]> Recorded on January 23, 2007

                Symantec's sales training programs have evolved into a comprehensive performance support and sales enablement strategy that aims to increase the productivity and proficiency of both internal sales account teams and extended enterprise channel partners. Join Graeme Johnston, Senior Director of Symantec's Sales Enablement Services, to learn how they use common SumTotal technologies to centrally manage both internal sales and partner training initiatives.

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                ]]> <![CDATA[Using Technology to Increase the Success of Customer and Partner Education]]> Recorded on January 18, 2007

                Few training initiatives within your organization can affect your firm’s success and profitability more than extended enterprise education. Chris Howard completed an extensive analysis of firms using technology to train partners and customers. Howard discovered striking commonalities shared by the most successful training organizations. His research details innovative approaches that will likely become tomorrow’s standards.

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                ]]> <![CDATA[Using Technology for Compliance Training]]> Recorded on November 30, 2006

                Bersin & Associates principal analyst Chris Howard provide compelling webcast incorporating research conducted by Bersin & Associates, Chris will address such issues as the unique requirements of compliance in the technology planning process, integration issues dealing with content and other enterprise systems.

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                ]]> <![CDATA[Authoring Tools: ToolBook and the Pathlore LMS]]> Recorded on October 24, 2006

                Presenters :
                Brad Crain
                Vice President, ToolBook
                SumTotal Systems

                Michael Hamaoka,
                ToolBook Engineer
                SumTotal Systems

                Back by popular demand!  Pathlore users, are you ready to learn more
                about ToolBook's features and capabilities? ToolBook allows you to
                create content, assessments, and software application simulations. If
                you want to see how to depl...

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                ]]> <![CDATA[Create Content for Global Audiences A Look at ToolBook Translation System]]> Recorded on October 19, 2006

                Presented by:
                Paul Haeck
                ToolBook - Account Manager,
                SumTotal Systems

                Will Doolittle
                Product Manager
                SuccessFactors

                Do you need to create e-learning content for an international audience? In this exclusive webinar, SumTotal's product experts will demonstrate ToolBook Translation System, SumTotal's new offering for creating content in other languages.

                In this session, we will review the two applications that come with the ToolBook Tra...

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                ]]> <![CDATA[The Future of Human Capital Management Applications]]> Recorded on October 3, 2006

                Human capital management (HCM) applications are rapidly evolving from basic HR transactional systems like payroll and benefits administration into strategic talent management suites that work in conjunction with organizational learning initiatives. In this exclusive webcast, noted Forrester Research analyst Paul Hamerman shares his thoughts on why this progression is important and how it will help organizations build high performance workforces.

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                ]]> <![CDATA[Best Practices in Compliance]]> Recorded on September 19, 2006

                This one-hour web seminar, we cover compliance management in general and how to leverage learning and performance management systems to meet compliance needs. We give an overview of common internal and external drivers, illustrating different situations and incorporating your input on the compliance issues your organization is facing.

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                ]]> <![CDATA[Compliance Reporting: Ensuring Readiness!]]> Recorded on August 17, 2006

                An overview of compliance reporting and the key drivers behind compliance. Those drivers include both internal needs (quality control, employee retention, tracking job requirements) and regulatory requirements (FDA, JCAHO, OSHA, SEC, SOX, state sexual harassment laws).

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                ]]> <![CDATA[Enhancing ToolBook Courses Through the Use of Variables]]> Recorded on August 10, 2006

                Presenters:
                Jay Chiasson
                Sr. Product Specialist
                SumTotal Systems

                ToolBook's ease-of-use and flexibility enable you to quickly meet your

                content development needs.  In this one-hour session, you will learn how

                you can enhance ToolBook courses using variables. We'll explain the

                difference between using local vs. global variables, demonstrating their

                use through the Actions Editor. We'll also show how you can create an

                Assessment Summary page...

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                ]]> <![CDATA[SumTotal ToolBook Webcast for Government]]> Recorded on August 1, 2006

                Presenters:
                Brad Crain
                VP & GM, ToolBook Products
                SumTotal Systems

                Paul Haeck
                ToolBook Manager
                SumTotal Systems

                In a live webcast, SumTotal VP Brad Crain and ToolBook expert Paul Haeck will review the latest development with the ToolBook content authoring product, featuring an important technical preview of the next version of ToolBook, code-named "Blackcomb".

                What you will learn:

                • Key f...

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                  ]]> <![CDATA[NCR Extended Enterprise Case Study: How NCR Trains Customers Using Integrated Virtual Classroom and LMS Solutions]]> Recorded on July 26, 2006

                  Learn how NCR uses their integrated Learning Management System and virtual classroom solution to train customers through the TeraData Network.

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                  ]]> <![CDATA[Deploying SumTotal ToolBook Web Content to an LMS]]> Recorded on July 25, 2006

                  SumTotal's ToolBook authoring solution allows you to quickly and easily create standards-based learning content that measures learning performance and tracks results. Included in this session are illustrations and instructions on various ways to track learner performance using ToolBook with SumTotal's TotalLMS, Docent LMS, and the Pathlore LMS. You will learn:

                  • Details on the wide range of learning activity information that can be tracked in a ToolBook Web course
                  • How to author ToolBook content that runs well within an LMS
                  • How to deploy ToolBook Web content to TotalLMS, Docent LMS and Pathl...

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Hear from the Author of CA’s Harassment Training Law (AB 1825): The New June 2006 Regulations]]> Recorded on July 20, 2006

                    This interactive webcast features AB 1825’s author, Sarah Reyes, as well as Shanti Atkins, Esq., President & CEO of ELT. As part of the Special Advisory Committee to the FEHC, ELT has been instrumental in helping to draft the AB 1825 regulations.

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Authoring Tools: ToolBook and the Pathlore LMS]]> Recorded on June 22, 2006

                    Presenters:
                    Brad Crain
                    Vice President, ToolBook

                    Michael Hamaoka
                    ToolBook Engineer

                    Want to learn more about ToolBook's features and capabilities? ToolBook allows you to create content, assessments, and software application simulations. If you want to see how to deploy ToolBook content to the Pathlore LMS, then this is the session for you. Featuring a live demo of the SumTotal ToolBook authoring solution, you'll discover how you can build custom content to work with your Pathlore LMS.

                    At th...

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Making The Business Case for a Learning Management System]]> Recorded on June 20, 2006

                    After three years of trying and two failed attempts at making the case for a learning management system, how one learning professional convinced her organization to evolve from data and content management to viewing learning and performance management as a strategic advantage.

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Creating E-Learning Content for Deployment with SCORM]]> Recorded on June 8, 2006

                    Watch this online session and get an overview of what SCORM is, what it does, and how you can create online training content and assessments that work with SCORM (i.e. are SCORM-compliant).

                    This session also covers how learner progress and assessment results can be tracked in a learning management system.

                    Note: This is an entry-level session that focuses on SCORM content and tracking and will not cover deep technical aspects of SCORM.

                    Click here to download SCORM Sample.

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Erstellung von ELearning-Content zur Verteilung mit Hilfe der SCORM-Schnittstelle]]> Recorded on June 8, 2006

                    Beschreibung

                    Nehmen Sie an diesem kostenlosen Online Seminar teil.
                    Dabei erhalten Sie einen Überblick zu den folgenden Themen:

                    • Was ist SCORM
                    • Was macht und bewirkt SCORM
                    • Erstellung von Online Training Content and Tests, die mit SCORM arbeiten und SCORM kompatibel sind

                    Zusätzlich wird in dem Online-Seminar Webinar gezeigt, wie man den Lernfortschritt und die Testergebnisse in einem Learning Management System speichern, anzeigen und auswer...

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Capturing Certifications Got You Stumped? Zenith Insurance Leverages Learning Technology to Meet Compliance Requirements]]> Recorded on June 6, 2006

                    Caryl and Nina discuss the specific steps they took to devise a consistent, systematic method for implementing, tracking and reporting on continuing education programs company-wide.

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[New Hire Orientations That Get Business Results]]> Recorded on April 26, 2006

                    Employee on-boarding, the formalization of the new hire process or assimilation of employees gained through a merger or acquisition, is a strategy that many organizations have implemented to quickly ramp up new hires and meet compliance requirements.

                    In this lively panel discussion, learning professionals from the retail, insurance and financial services sectors describe how their companies turned new hire orientation programs into a strategic advantage.

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Content Authoring: Authoring Online Assessments and Repurposing Legacy Content]]> Recorded on April 26, 2006

                    Presented by
                    Michael Hamaoka
                     SumTotal ToolBook Team

                    Online assessments are an efficient means to measure training effectiveness and ensure you are meeting compliance requirements. In this session, watch how SumTotal's ToolBook content authoring product can be used to create customized quizzes and assessments. Learn how you can use Macromedia Flash and other media types for assessment feedback.

                    Quite often authors want to use existing Microsoft PowerPoint slide decks, Adobe PDF files and other legacy data within their e-learning content. ToolBook can be used to easily inco...

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Lessons Learned in Talent Management Implementation]]> Recorded on April 20, 2006

                    Rob Briggs, of IBM Consulting and recently at Lloyd's TSB, explains how he persevered in a business case to drive talent management by integrating Lloyd's performance and learning strategy to appraise, review and develop their high performers.

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Creating Knowledge Measures, Testing and Assessments with ToolBook]]> Recorded on April 11, 2006

                    Presented by:
                    Brad Crain
                    Vice President, ToolBook

                    Michael Hamaoka
                    ToolBook Engineer

                    Online assessments are an efficient means to measure training effectiveness and ensure compliance requirements. SumTotal's ToolBook is a comprehensive yet easy-to-use solution for creating highly customized quizzes and assessments without the need for difficult programming.

                    Macromedia Flash is a popular choice for creating animations and course elements. With ToolBook, Flash objects can be i...

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Power Without Programming: Using ToolBook Add-Ons]]> Recorded on March 14, 2006

                    Robin McDermott
                    Director of Training for Resource Engineering, Inc./QualityTrainingPortal.com

                    Peter Jackson
                     Managing Director
                    Nirvana Bound

                    A key feature that distinguishes ToolBook from other authoring programs is the functionality and interactivity that you can build into your programs using OpenScript, Javascript, and methods actions. But what if you don't want to spend a lot of time programming with actions and OpenScript? Does that mean that much of the power of ToolBook is off limits to you? Absolutely not! Thanks to so...

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Ethics & Code of Conduct Training: Your Critical Role in Compliance]]> Recorded on March 9, 2006

                    In this webcast, you will learn about the legal requirements that mandate ethics and code of conduct training, as well as how to provide an effective and engaging training program for the entire organization.

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Content Integration Made Simple: The LMS/LCMS Solution]]> Recorded on March 8, 2006

                    Integrating content into a learning management system (LMS) environment continues to be a monumental challenge for organizations. Even industry standards don't ensure a plug-and-play experience. This Web seminar will show you how an integrated LMS and learning content management system (LCMS) solution can ease the pain of content integration. We’ll demonstrate both SumTotal TotalLMS and TotalLCMS.

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Authoring Tools - ToolBook and the Pathlore LMS]]> Recorded on March 2, 2006

                    Presented by:
                    Brad Crain
                    Vice President, ToolBook

                    Michael Hamaoka
                    ToolBook Engineer

                    Want to learn more about ToolBook's features and capabilities? ToolBook allows you to create content, assessments, and software application simulations. If you want to see how to deploy ToolBook content to the Pathlore LMS, then this is the session for you. Featuring a live demo of the SumTotal ToolBook authoring solution, you'll discover how you can build custom content to work with your Pathlore LMS. At this web seminar you will learn: ...

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Creating Data Driven Content Using ToolBook]]> Recorded on February 22, 2006

                    Presented by:
                    Brad Crain
                    Vice President, ToolBook

                    Michael Hamaoka
                    ToolBook Engineer

                    Have you ever wanted to separate course content from course layout for easier maintenance? Do you have a global audience and need to create dynamic content that presents course elements, such as text and graphics, based on the user’s language preference? Have you wanted to send score and other tracking information to server-side applications and web services? In this session we illustrate how to do this with ToolBook Instructor, rev...

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[SumTotal 7 Overview for Pathlore Users]]> Recorded on February 21, 2006

                    Pathlore Users! Here is your chance for an up-close look at SumTotal 7. This 60 minute session will provide you with a basic overview of the SumTotal platform, a demonstration of features and capabilities offered in release 7, and a look at the upgrade options for your LMS.

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Increase Your Authoring Productivity]]> Recorded on January 26, 2006

                    As a ToolBook author, have you every wished you could quickly display your content in a tree view, import multiple images, or remove multiple pages? ToolBook extensions let you do all this and more. Extensions, also known as ToolBook Developer Exchange Tools, are add-ons to ToolBook that provide new ToolBook functionality to your desktop. All you need to do is select a ToolBook menu option to get access to dozens of ToolBook extensions, all for free.

                    In this session, we review the top ToolBook extensions, where you can find them, and how they can help you in your authoring projects. These extensions are available for free for ToolBook use...

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[LMS As a Strategic, Mission-Critical Corporate Application: The High Impact Learning Organization®]]> Recorded on December 13, 2005

                    Bersin & Associates research has found that organizations with enterprise LMS implementations can drive more learning impact and efficiency. How can you optimize your LMS investment and facilitate functions such as sales force readiness or compliance management? Josh Bersin highlights this research and explains...

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                    ]]> <![CDATA[Creating Software Application Simulations and Adaptive Content]]> Recorded on December 6, 2005

                    How do you create effective software application simulations using ToolBook? How do you design reusable simulation templates to lower the cost of creating simulations? Lee Karns, an experienced content developer and instructional designer, reviews the authoring techniques he has developed for creating software simulations using ToolBook.

                    Topics covered:

                    • How to use the simulation editor to create custom feedback
                    • Designing customize feedback using the Action Editor and Simulation Edito...

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                      ]]> <![CDATA[ToolBook Product Briefing: Learn More about the New ToolBook SP 3]]> Recorded on November 15, 2005

                      SumTotal Systems is excited to announce a new update to ToolBook, SumTotal’s authoring solution for creating interactive content, assessment, and simulations. This Service Pack 3 release includes faster Web performance, advances in integration with learning management systems, and numerous other enhancements. In this session, members of the ToolBook product team demonstrate this exciting new release.

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                      ]]> <![CDATA[Deploying Web Content to an LMS]]> Recorded on November 10, 2005

                      ToolBook allows you to quickly and easily create standards-based learning content that measures learning performance and tracks results. Included in this session are illustrations and instructions on various ways to track learner performance using ToolBook with SumTotal’s TotalLMS, Docent LMS, and the Pathlore LMS.

                      You will learn:

                      • Details on the wide range of learning activity information that can be tracked in a ToolBook Web course
                      • How to author ToolBook content that run...

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                        ]]> <![CDATA[Rapid Content Creation]]> Recorded on October 19, 2005

                        Presented by

                        Brad Crain
                        VP ToolBook, SumTotal Systems

                        Michael Hamaoka
                        ToolBook Team Member, SumTotal Systems

                        In this session you will learn what makes ToolBook standards-compliant and Web-friendly. Find out how you can quickly start authoring with ToolBook.

                        We'll showcase interactive content created and used by our customers, and also cover:

                        • Key capabilities of ToolBook Assistant a...

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Has The LMS Become Mission-Critical?]]> Recorded on September 27, 2005

                          Is the LMS evolving from humble training platform to an indispensable business technology? And if so, what does this mean for the perceived strategic value of training and its practitioners? Listen as a panel of learning professionals analyze the maturing role of the LMS in their own organizations, and their predictions for how this role may change in the future.

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Cool Tools for Educators: Quick Quizzes, Rapid Results and Super Supplements Using ToolBook]]> Recorded on September 20, 2005

                          Presented by

                          Steve Jackson
                          Manager of Customer Training & Development
                          Cornell University

                          Jean-Pierre R. Bayard
                          Ph.D., Director of Academic Technology & Creative Services
                          California State University, Sacramento

                          Arthur Shmarak
                          Instructional Designer
                          California State University, Sacramento

                          Educators today are...

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Extreme Makeover Not Required: Creating Customized Healthcare Content Fast!]]> Recorded on August 23, 2005

                          Presented by David Trojnar, CEO, PerforMax3

                          The regulatory environment in healthcare is dynamic, with evolving performance and safety goals creating a constant training workload. Healthcare providers are challenged by numerous training requirements that impact the health and safety of patients as well as hospital staff members. Learn how PerforMax3\'s healthcare content solution enables nurses, clinical educators, human resource professionals and others meet the educational needs of their healthcare organizations. <...

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Business Case for Learning: Offline Learning Reaches a Mobile Staff]]> Recorded on August 11, 2005

                          In this one hour seminar, Donald Mason discusses how he built the business case and the results of providing innovative training delivery via handheld devices for nurses.

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Grand Central Training, Part Two: More Thoughts on Moving to Centralized Training]]> Recorded on August 5, 2005

                          In this follow up seminar, additional panelists continue the discussion, expanding on the elements that impacted a company’s decision to move to a centralized training approach, and what they learned in the process.

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Learning Analytics 101: What You Need To Know]]> Recorded on August 3, 2005

                          Everywhere you look today, there are articles and seminars about reporting and analytics. You know that they are important, but do you really understand what they are and how they can help you illustrate the value of your learning initiative? Let us take you through the basics, show you how learning analytics has evolved and give you ideas on how you might use it.

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Maximizing Performance in the Extended Enterprise: A Success Story from Cendant Corporation]]> Recorded on July 20, 2005

                          The challenge faced by Cendant's Real Estate Franchise Group, the world's largest franchisor of real estate brokerages, resonates across many industries. How do you motivate and increase the performance of a widely dispersed franchise system? How do you train both new and experienced affiliates and transfer the right knowledge and skills to 4,500 locations and 100,000 system members each week?

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Rapid E-learning: Creating Custom Templates and Wizards in ToolBook for Greater Authoring Productivity]]> Recorded on July 12, 2005

                          Presented by

                          Dan Richards
                          Vice President of Development / ToolBook Trainer
                          Interactive Advantage Corporation (IAC)

                          Tomas Lund
                          SumTotal Systems

                          ToolBook features a wide variety of built-in templates and wizards, but content authors often want to create their own. Creating custom templates enables developers to more quickly and easily produce content that has a consistent look and feel, and that more ...

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Building A Successful Ethics And Compliance Program]]> Recorded on June 30, 2005

                          Alexander Brigham, President & CEO of Corpedia, discusses stories from the trenches on how to build a comprehensive solution that meets with new guidelines and requirements. You'll learn all the steps from selecting the right LMS to rolling out courseware and achieving optimal results.

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Get Performance, Not Information Overload: E-Learning in the Financial Services Industry]]> Recorded on June 29, 2005

                          How do you convert all of the investment, product, tax code, and estate law information into successful client relationships that bring business results? Hear how you can integrate highly technical information into a learning model that can be applied in business situations.

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Making Learning Stick: Keys to Effective Implementations]]> Recorded on June 24, 2005

                          Drawing on more than four decades of experience in the field of learning and development, Jack Zenger outlines the most common reasons why learning implementations often do not succeed, and explains a series of practical steps that significantly improve the odds that your learning initiative will "stick".

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[The New SumTotal ToolBook Service Pack 2]]> Recorded on June 23, 2005

                          Presented by

                          Charley Delaney
                          ToolBook Program Manager, SumTotal Systems

                          Aaron Smith
                          ToolBook Test Manager, SumTotal Systems

                          See what’s new in the latest release of ToolBook! The new ToolBook product release focuses on making your e-learning initiative even more successful. In this session, members of the ToolBook product team review what’s new in the recently announced ToolBook update, ToolBook SP 2. Highlights ...

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Linking Learning to Business Strategy: How Aetna Changed the Game]]> Recorded on June 2, 2005

                          Deborah Kelly, Head of Learning Services at Aetna, discusses the cultural shifts involved in "changing the game". Learn how Aetna's learning community worked together to leverage technology, re-design business processes and align content to change the game of training and contribute to an amazing business turnaround.

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Tackle Manufacturing's Skilled Labor Shortage with e-Learning]]> Recorded on May 20, 2005

                          As the manufacturing sector revives, companies are discovering that their human "knowledge bases" are retiring and replacement skills are not readily available in the marketplace. Rather than simply competing for new employees, manufacturers are using e-learning to increase the critical knowledge and skills of their existing workforce, and increasing their competitiveness as a result. Learn how your organization can combat the "brain drain" problem.

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                          ]]> <![CDATA[Assessment Tricks: Using ToolBook’s Assessment Capabilities to Drive the Right Learning To Users]]> Recorded on May 18, 2005

                          Presented by Chris Bell,
                          COO, Platte Canyon Multimedia Software

                          In this seminar, Chris discusses how to create quizzes that can be scored and evaluated in ToolBook. Topics covered:

                          • How to give your users the ability to "test out" of training if they already know their stuff (and how to get their attention if they don't!)
                          • How to create printable certificates when a passing score is achieved
                          • How to report the results to a standards-based learning management system
                            • ...

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                            ]]> <![CDATA[Grand Central Training: What's More Effective, A Centralized Or Decentralized Training Structure?]]> Recorded on May 17, 2005

                            With a reinvigorated interest in centralizing training and development, is it time to reassess your organization’s model for workplace learning? What approach works best, and how do organizations transition from a decentralized structure? Our expert panelists outline why their organizations have made the shift to a centralized model, and what elements to consider when doing so.

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                            ]]> <![CDATA[The Thrill of the Hunt: Innovative Ways To Engage Learners]]> Recorded on April 27, 2005

                            Presented by

                            Robert M. Dick,
                            Instructional Technologist, Humana, Inc.

                            Gretchen Hartke,
                            Project Manager, Type A Learning Agency

                            Every once in a while it pays to take a step backward. That’s a mantra of instructional design at Humana and Type A Learning Agency when faced with challenges that traditional e-learning approaches don't always solve satisfactorily, such as identifying gaps in learning. Robert and Gretchen take ...

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                            ]]> <![CDATA[Earning a Seat at the Table: From Practitioner to Strategic Business Partner]]> Recorded on March 24, 2005

                            With increasing frequency, learning and performance, OD and HR practitioners are transitioning into the role of Strategic Business Partner (SBP). In this role the practitioner sits “at the table”, partnering with leaders to translate business strategies and goals into human performance requirements and initiatives. In this session you will learn the three accountabilities for those who work in the role of Strategic Business Partner...

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                            ]]> <![CDATA[Rapid Development: Insights From A Content Development Pro]]> Recorded on March 22, 2005

                            Presented by Robin McDermott,
                            Director of Training, Resource Engineering, Inc.

                            Are you looking for ways develop learning content in days instead of months? Robin McDermott shares the rapid development techniques her organization employs using the ToolBook solution. Learn how these methods can speed your own development efforts so that you can work smarter, not harder.

                            In this session we cover:

                            • Content development best practices from a leading content developer
                            • Ways to avoid “authoring bottlenecks” and other slowdowns in the development process
                            • Ho...

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Making the Most of Blended Learning - LMS and Virtual Classroom Integration by Johnson and Johnson and Bersin Associates]]> Recorded on March 15, 2005

                              Johnson and Johnson has added virtual classroom functionality to integrate with its learning management system. Jim Collymore, Manager at Johnson and Johnson eUniversity, discusses the expected and unexpected benefits, their plans for using the solution, recommended roll-out and implementation plans, pitfalls to avoid and other best practices. Josh Bersin, recognized expert in the eLearning industry and founder of Bersin & Associates, begins the session with his views on getting measurable results in an LMS and VCS integration.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Harassment Training is Now the Law in California!<br/>Understanding the Impact of the New Mandatory Harassment Training Legislation in California and Beyond]]> Recorded on March 3, 2005

                              Shanti Atkins, ESQ, a former employment attorney, is President & CEO of Employment Law Learning Technologies (ELT). Ms. Atkins discusses the basics of the California law, the impact of this and other federal harassment training requirements on other states, and how you can avoid the most common compliance training mistakes.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Proving the Business Value of Learning]]> Recorded on March 1, 2005

                              In this seminar, Jim Everidge, President/CEO of rapidLD, will help you understand where you are on the continuum of proving the business value of learning. Jim describes approaches to learning analytics today and walks you through the process of setting your vision around developing learning analytics. He also shares anecdotes from recent learning strategy and learning analytics projects to help you put a stake in the ground and start your own business value project.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Rapid e-Learning: Accelerate Content Development Using ToolBook]]> Recorded on January 26, 2005

                              How can you leverage Microsoft PowerPoint and SumTotal Systems ToolBook for fast e-learning development and instructional design? How can you build instructional templates that can be efficiently re-purposed? During this seminar we showcase examples from learning industry experts of ways to quickly create effective e-learning content using ToolBook. Robin McDermott of Resource Engineering illustrates how Resource Engineering's Power Book Builder solution can bring PowerPoint storyboards or existing presentations into ToolBook. Lee Karns of Vertical View Software Associates reviews strategies for content development using templates created in ToolBook, and provides illustrations of content pr...

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Advice, Insights and Best Practices for Integrating Learning Technologies]]> Recorded on November 15, 2004

                              Facilitated by Josh Bersin

                              A panel discussion featuring representatives from Johnson & Johnson, Dun & Bradstreet, NCR, Symbol Technologies and Wachovia.
                              Co-hosted by SumTotal Systems and SkillSoft at the TechLearn Conference.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Learning: Our Changing Role And Our New(?) Obligation]]> Recorded on November 9, 2004

                              In this session, John discusses the demands of our new contract with the organization and a new model of the job of learning leader.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Goal-Based Coaching]]> Recorded on October 29, 2004

                              In this session, Paul Green discusses how goal-based coaching uses a systematic, scalable, job-related approach that is guided through an internet application in a cost-effective way. Participants will learn how to step through the six step process of goal-based coaching with their own employees, clients and team members. Each step is a practical application of research and the professional practice of coaching.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Learning As A Lever For Change In The Organization]]> Recorded on October 21, 2004

                              As a learning professional, how do you start a dialogue with your CEO? How do you build a compelling case for your learning initiatives? How do you gain the confidence to charge forward? It can still be a struggle to move change through your organization, and to get your executives to understand the need for change. In this session, Elliott Masie will discuss how a learning organization can begin that dialogue.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Cable & Wireless: Reaching A Global Audience Through Integrated Workflow]]> Recorded on October 6, 2004

                              In this session, Mike Booth discusses how Cable & Wireless established their SumTotal Learning Management System (TotalLMS) as a global infrastructure for delivering business driven, multilingual learning solutions during a period of organizational change. This session details the implementation of the solution across the UK, Europe, Asia and the United States, and then examines how the LMS and e-learning have become widely accepted learning and business tools within the organization.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[National College of Schools Leadership: Increasing Efficiency and Reducing Expenses with the Learning Gateway]]> Recorded on September 29, 2004

                              Jonathan Dale discusses how the creation of the NCSL Learning Gateway using the SumTotal Systems solution has enabled them to realize significant reductions in expenses in the delivery and management of their online learning courses for school leaders, while at the same time broadening the reach of their learning audience and streamlining course administration.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Tracking Learner Performance With ToolBook]]> Recorded on September 21, 2004

                              ToolBook allows you to quickly and easily create effective, compelling, standards-based learning content that measures learning performance and tracks results. Included in this session will be illustrations and instructions on various ways to track learner performance using ToolBook.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Linking Training To Organization Results]]> Recorded on August 26, 2004

                              The days of training "on faith" are over. But in this time of increased pressure on the bottom line, how can we be sure our training dollars are producing valued organization results? In this session, Dr. Rummler, a forty-year veteran in the field of performance analysis and improvement, presents the Anatomy of Performance framework and demonstrates how it is used to link training and individual performance to organization results.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Sophisticated Simulations. Powerful Assessments. Interactive Content.]]> Recorded on August 11, 2004

                              This session will introduce you to ToolBook Assistant and ToolBook Instructor 2004. You'll see our latest release in action and watch as we provide you with a How-To on how easy it can be to develop compelling courseware.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Finding the Right Balance: Optimizing Training and Performance in the Call Center]]> Recorded on August 6, 2004

                              This web seminar will give you insights into ways to provide more learning and better skills while positively impacting your performance metrics. This web seminar will help you to understand better how blended learning and analytics can improve call performance, maintain customer satisfaction and optimize the time that the agents have for training.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Vodafone: Accelerating Sales Force Readiness]]> Recorded on July 23, 2004

                              Gordon Bull, Director of Vodafone Global Campus, explains how Vodafone has embraced learning technology to assist in its goal of building the best workforce in the industry - one that provides exceptional services and delights the customer.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[At the Moment of Need: Providing On-Demand Resources]]> Recorded on July 23, 2004

                              Gloria Gery, expert in performance support, discusses how organizations are embedding performance into the workflow and creating performance in the situation while still generating employee capability.

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                              ]]> <![CDATA[Software Simulation Creation Using ToolBook Instructor]]> Recorded on June 20, 2004

                              This web seminar will show you how easy it is to use ToolBook authoring software to create online learning that will accelerate both your business performance and your profits. Join us to discover the newest features rolled into our ToolBook Instructor product that make it an unbeatable value for any organization in need of a desktop authoring program. This session will showcase the new Simulation Recording capabilities of ToolBook Instructor.

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