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Training ROI: Attaching a Dollar Figure to Moving Training Online
Jan. 21 - Jan. 21, 2009
Online

Join Training Magazine on Wednesday, January 21st at 2PM EST to hear Roger Courville, founder of the 1080 Group, discuss the key benefits of moving training online, including attaching a dollar figure to your return on investment. Learn how to understand the value created through effective training, measure online training effectiveness and quantify the economic impact of online training.

Training 2009 Conference & Expo
Feb. 09 - Feb. 11, 2009
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
It's time to set your sights on Atlanta, GA, February 9-11, 2009 for Training 2009 Conference & Expo. As the source for professional development, this year's conference promises all of the in-depth content and practical insights you've come to expect from Training magazine…and much more. In addition, Training magazine is proud to present participant-centered training guru Bob Pike's Creative Training Techniques conference-within-a-conference (one of the best train-the-trainer resources available anywhere), training evaluation authorities Don and Jim Kirkpatrick's Evaluation Summit, and cutting-edge researcher Tony O'Driscoll's Get a Second Life: Learning in Virtual Environments Summit. Want more? This year's Expo floor will show you the best tools for the solutions you need this year (and the next). Plus, experiment and learn in the Expo Learning Trends Lab (with 3D virtual learning, rapid development tools, mobile learning, games and simulations, rapid authoring tools, and Web 2.0) and be an active networker, creative collaborator, and knowledge sharer when you join your Expo Connector and games-for-learning guru, Thiagi, for high-involvement games and activities (and prizes).


January
Turbo Charge Sales Results With Aspire Boot Camp
Jan. 13 - Jan. 14, 2009
Aspire's Creative Learning Center
Phoenix, AZ
www.aspiremarketing.com

It's boot camp—for business. Hosted by Aspire, an international training and consulting company, this two-day interactive training will teach you how to drive new businesses and retain customers in an ever competitive market. It's time to toughen up in this economic downturn and re-invigorate your sales motivation to boost sales and increase performance. Follow-up coaching calls will be available for a fee, in which Aspire will send secret shoppers and provide immediate feedback.

PPAI Expo
Jan. 14 - Jan. 16, 2009
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
http://www.theppaiexpo.org/expo

The PPAI Expo is the longest-running and largest tradeshow in the promotional products industry. And for 2009 it's the place to be to exchange product information with distributors and buyers.

Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Email Deliverability
Jan. 15 - Jan. 15, 2009
Online
http://www.the-dma.org/seminars/emailtechniques/20090115.shtml

With so many emails flooding our inboxes, they can easily be shoved into the discard bin. But emails are increasingly becoming a key factor for marketers as a fast and easy way to reach consumers. Learn the best practices of email deliverability in this webinar so that your emails won't automatically hit the trash.

U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command Symposium
Jan. 15 - Jan. 16, 2009
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX
http://www.alamoafa.org

Over 70 seminars in six sessions, over two days. Visit the AETS Web site for complete speaker and agenda information.

PMA Presents - Basics of Promotion and Integrated Marketing
Jan. 20 - Jan. 21, 2009
Elephant & Castle Club Quarters
Chicago, IL
https://www.pmalink.org/conferences/default.asp?p=conf_basic#2

Ideal for marketing professionals, this two-day seminar will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in promotion marketing. Learn creative and practical strategies with hands-on workshops and small classes. Guest speakers include leading promotion law attorneys and senior promotion marketing executives.

Training ROI: Attaching a Dollar Figure to Moving Training Online
Jan. 21 - Jan. 21, 2009
Online
http://learn.gotomeeting.com/forms/g2mc-wbr-012109?ID=7010000000058Xw

Join Training Magazine on Wednesday, January 21st at 2PM EST to hear Roger Courville, founder of the 1080 Group, discuss the key benefits of moving training online, including attaching a dollar figure to your return on investment. Learn how to understand the value created through effective training, measure online training effectiveness and quantify the economic impact of online training.

Relationship Building & Business Development In a Changing Economy
Jan. 22 - Jan. 22, 2009
Midtown Manhattan
New York, NY
http://www.nierenberggroup.com/workshop21.php

The end of the year is around the corner and hopefully the corporate blues will go with it. Start 2009 with strong relationship building and effective communications. Raise your sales and stand out from the competition through connecting and motivating your workforce. Put on by The Nierenberg Group, this workshop will help you get the right start in a new year.

Onboarding Talent Summit
Jan. 26 - Jan. 28, 2009
The Omni Hotel
Atlanta, GA
http://www.iqpc.com/ShowEvent.aspx?id=139578

This summit is bound to accelerate productivity and increase retention in your company. Featuring speakers from Gap Inc. and John Deere, the event will prepare attendees with strategies to implement cost-saving tools and improve employee performance through skill development programs and organizational changes.

PR, Social Networking and Blogging in Practice
Jan. 27 - Jan. 27, 2009
The Barbican Centre
London
http://www.prandsocialmedia.com

In a world increasingly centred around internet communication, with web 2.0 at its heart, keep your PR and communications team on the pulse to stay one step ahead. Ensure that your message is reaching your target audience in the most effective way and establish codes of engagement and realistic goals in what is an unpredictable arena. Whether you are new to social media or already an experienced user this conference is a must for any PR professional wanting to make the most of the ever-evolving, sometimes elusive social media platforms.

Sales Management Boot Camp
Jan. 27 - Jan. 28, 2009
O'Hare Airport
Chicago, IL
http://www.buildingleaders.com/_skin/index.asp

Be the best sales manager you can be in Building Leader's Sales Management Boot Camp. Topics cover leadership psychology, talent recruiting, and leadership essentials. This interactive seminar is bound to equip you with the tools and skills you need to get real results.

2009 Washington Nonprofit Conference: Rising to the Challenge: It's a Whole New Day
Jan. 29 - Jan. 30, 2009
Renaissance Hotel
Washington, DC
http://the-dma.org/conferences/dmanonprofitdc/index.shtml

This economic storm is sparing no-one, not even non-profits. But is your non-profit prepared for the days ahead? Get ready to overcome the impending challenge in this two day conference. Learn to navigate alternative routes for fundraising and apply the latest technological innovations to successfully rebuild your non-profit in these changing times.

February
Metrics of Marketing Accountability
Feb. 04 - Feb. 04, 2009
535 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
https://www.pmalink.org/shop/marketing_metrics.aspx

Learn the best practices to manage return on investment (ROI). In this one day workshop, evaluate different marketing disciplines, learn the purpose of ROI in the decision making process and pick up strategies to maximize your equity in both the short term and the long term.

Climate Change: Perspective from the Change Makers in Business
Feb. 04 - Feb. 04, 2009
Hotel Ashok, India
http://bcsd.teri.res.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=136&Itemid=211

Learn how climate changes will affect the future of your company. This CEO forum held in New Delhi, India will explore how and why your company will be influenced by climate change. Learn how you can take action to run your company more energy efficient and reduce your carbon footprint. Become a pro-active member in the global movement towards a cleaner world and "go green" with your corporation.

Training 2009 Conference & Expo
Feb. 09 - Feb. 11, 2009
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
http://www.trainingconference.com

It's time to set your sights on Atlanta, GA, February 9-11, 2009 for Training 2009 Conference & Expo. As the source for professional development, this year's conference promises all of the in-depth content and practical insights you've come to expect from Training magazine…and much more. In addition, Training magazine is proud to present participant-centered training guru Bob Pike's Creative Training Techniques conference-within-a-conference (one of the best train-the-trainer resources available anywhere), training evaluation authorities Don and Jim Kirkpatrick's Evaluation Summit, and cutting-edge researcher Tony O'Driscoll's Get a Second Life: Learning in Virtual Environments Summit. Want more? This year's Expo floor will show you the best tools for the solutions you need this year (and the next). Plus, experiment and learn in the Expo Learning Trends Lab (with 3D virtual learning, rapid development tools, mobile learning, games and simulations, rapid authoring tools, and Web 2.0) and be an active networker, creative collaborator, and knowledge sharer when you join your Expo Connector and games-for-learning guru, Thiagi, for high-involvement games and activities (and prizes).

10th Annual Sales & Marketing, 2009
Feb. 11 - Feb. 11, 2009
Disney's Grand California Hotel
Anaheim, CA
http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/summits-details.pag?eventid=118446073

Hosted by Frost & Sullivan, the 10th Annual Sales & Marketing event is an opportunity to learn from some of the best practitioners on how to increase revenue growth and build synergy. The event is also a great place to network and with seasoned executives from a plethora of industries. Activities include: 17 interactive sessions, speed meetings, networking and speakers.

2009 Human Capital Management Summit
Feb. 12 - Feb. 13, 2009
Grand Hyatt Buckhead, GA
http://summits.aberdeen.com/index.php/Register-Today-HCM.html?j=6106083&e=stacy.straczynski@nielsen.com&l=861022_HTML&u=58660077&mid=65506&jb=0

Confront the challenges that face today's senior executives in the human resources sector. This summit offers honest, practical advise on how to recruit the best talent and polish your global human resource department. Learn how to adapt to the changing demographics of the workplace in order to identify, recruit and retain the best of the best.

The First Annual Human Capital Management (HCM) Summit
Feb. 12 - Feb. 13, 2009
Grand Hyatt Buckhead
Atlanta, GA
http://summits.aberdeen.com/index.php/HCM.html

The First Annual Human Capital Management (HCM) Summit: Best-in-Class Talent and Workforce Management Insights is the premier best practices and networking event for global human resources and talent management executives. It provides an outstanding forum for leading-edge thinking on the key challenges that all organizations face today. Here, fact-based research from Aberdeen Group's Human Capital Management practice combines with a groundswell of practical ideas, as some of the world's foremost HR and HCM leaders come together to discuss their challenges, share their strategic thinking, and offer candid advice. The result is a plethora of actionable insights that attendees can readily apply to their own recruitment, development and retention strategies. We hope that you will join us for this one-of-a-kind event.

NSCA's 2009 Business Leadership Conference
Feb. 26 - Feb. 28, 2009
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Phoenix, AZ
www.nsca.org/blc

Sponsored by InfoComm International, this year's NSCA Business and Leadership Conference highlights tips and best practices on how to navigate these tough economic waters and create new methods for profit making and keeping sustainable organizations. Learn from your corporate peers what works and what doesn't and how you can enhance innovation and improve team dynamics.

2009 Online Marketing Summit
April 04 - April 07, 2009
The Westin Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego, CA
http://www.onlinemarketingsummit.com/default.php

Hop aboard the new digital marketing train and learn the best practices and latest trends in online marketing. The Online Marketing Summit (OMS) will equip you with top strategies in online marketing brought to you by the leading educators and innovators. Through peer work groups, hand-on workshops, and leadership panels, OMS will imbue you with cutting edge ideas and the opportunity to learn from the best.

November
2009 Outsourcing World Summit
Feb. 16 - Feb. 18, 2009
La Costa Resort & Spa
Carlsbad, CA
http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org

In its 12th year, The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals' (IAOP) 2009 Outsourcing World Summit is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Come to learn the very latest in how to create competitive advantages for your company through outsourcing. This year's Summit explores the management science of outsourcing in all its forms and dimensions. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to examine how outsourcing and the full spectrum of flexible resourcing solutions such as shared services, offshoring, global talent management, multi-provider, multi-process outsourcing and a whole range of other new management techniques are all coming together to fundamentally transform businesses and economies. Register today and receive the special registration pricing, plus receive a $50 Gift Card for La Costa Resort & Spa, which can be used toward the cost of accommodations, at restaurants, the spa and more. To take advantage of this offer, you must register by December 15, 2008.

2009 National Human Capital Summit
March 08 - March 11, 2008
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, AZ
http://www.thetalenteconomy.com/2009summit/

HCI's National Human Capital Summit returns for the next chapter of the most important convergence in business today: the intersection of talent management, strategic human resources and business strategy. Who will "own" talent management remains a toss-up. But it is absolutely clear that HR, OD and line management are all being transformed by the fact that the quality of talent, and the effectiveness of talent practices are the most powerful competitive levers in the global economy. The National Summit is still the only event that provides a strategic, cross-disciplinary view of talent management. This year, the Summit continues its progress by bringing together the world's foremost business strategy gurus, Chief Executive Officers who are leading talent transformation within their organizations, and the hands-on executives who are driving those changes, while they respond to today's tactical challenges.

2009 Human Capital Institute Summit
March 08 - March 11, 2009
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, AZ
http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/events_national_summit_2009_main.guid;jsessionid=81FE63DF357580ADBAADC83F80287160

HCI's National Human Capital Summit is the most exciting annual event in talent management and business strategy. Join the most progressive executives from the world's market-leading companies for three days of learning and collaboration at the beautiful Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. For complete program details and information, please visit the National Summit Web Site.

March
PIRA 2009 Sustainability in Packaging Conference
March 02 - March 04, 2009
Rosen Plaza Hotel
Orlando, FL
http://www.abipressroom.com/pr_public/view_pr_web.cfm?prid=2571

Going green is the way to go and this year's 2009 PIRA Sustainability in Packaging Conference will show you how. ABI will conduct a workshop at the event to provide attendees with the do's and don'ts of green initiatives. Learn how to avoid commodification and green washing and gear up for the future of corporate conscious.

77th Semi-annual CHART Hospitality Training Conference
March 07 - March 10, 2009
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
Portland, OR
http://www.chart.org

Hotel trainers, restaurant trainers, and human resource professionals will share best practices in this three day conference to address the issues facing the hospitality industry. Attendees will gain from educational sessions, networking and will even participate in community service events to give back to the host community and share together.

National Human Capital Summit
March 08 - March 11, 2009
Westin Kierland Resort
Scottsdale, AZ
http://www.thetalenteconomy.com/2009summit/

The summit will focus on converging talent management, strategic human resources and business strategies. From Fortune 1000 companies to small and medium businesses, and government agencies, the wide-range of attendees will provide the opportunity to discuss trends, share their insights, and understand how organizations are initiating transformation within their talent management and business strategies.

Linkage Strategies 2009
March 09 - March 11, 2009
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Bonita Springs, FL
http://www.iirusa.com/linkage/welcome.xml

At Linkage Strategies 2009, it's all about the feedback, and not just from consumers, but from employees too. Learn how to give customers what they want and how to link feedback to financial data. The event will teach you how to better understand and explore linkages between customers, employees and data and re-engineer your customer-centric business.

13th Annual North American Shared Services Week
March 22 - March 29, 2009
Omni Orlando Resort
Orlando, FL
http://www.sharedservicesweek.com/

At Shared Service Week, learn everything from planning and launching operations to the secrets behind aligning your corporation globally. Interact with an international audience and become inspired by visionary thinking. Pick up best practices to optimize your shared services department and find out how you can add value despite the economic disarray.

The Conference on Marketing
March 23 - March 25, 2009
Eden Roc Resort
Miami, FL
http://www.iirusa.com/upload/wysiwyg/2008-M-Div/M2001/iir_main2.html

This conference is for marketers looking for certainty in these tough times. Draw inspiration from guest speakers Arianna Huffington, Andrew Zolli and Malcom Gladwell and exchange of ideas on a whole new level of interaction with your peers. Join in on this professional exchange of ideas and become inspired to grow in unprecedented ways.

Compensation and Benefits Exchange
March 29 - March 31, 2009
TBA
http://www.compandbenefits-exchange.com/

Attend this exclusive, by-invitation-only event to discover the latest trends in the HR departments. Have on-on-one business meetings with exclusive senior level attendees. Network and absorb the cutting edge strategies to more efficiently manage compensation and benefits. Request an invitation online.

April
International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) Conference
April 19 - April 22, 2009
Orlando, FL
http://www.ispi.org

At the International Society for Performance Improvement's (ISPI) Conference, April 19-22, 2009, in Orlando, Florida, paticipate in a gathering of great minds and practices from the environments where human performance technology (HPT), with all its potential, has so much to offer, including business, government, military, health care, academia and other organizations. You will want to hear what the experts say, share your insights, help move your profession forward and improve your performance.

May
Corporate Learning Exchange
May 17 - May 19, 2009
TBD
Chicago, IL
http://www.cl-exchange.com/index.php

Learning is crucial for the growth of a company. And the Corporate Learning Exchange will provide you with learning initiatives designed to develop employees and enhance learning structures. From informal to formal interactions, learn the best practices on how to spread the knowledge.

The Loyalty Expo 2009
May 31 - June 02, 2009
Westin Diplomat
Hollywood, FL
http://www.loyaltyexpo.com/

Whether it's keeping your employees motivated, your customers satisfied and your clients beckoning for more, it's always all about the people. At the Loyalty Expo 2009, learn how to build stronger relationships with your customers and create reward programs to provide motivation and incentive for your employees. Find the answers to your challenging relationship problems and learn how to keep your people happy.

October
DMA 09 Conference & Exhibition
Oct. 17 - Oct. 22, 2009
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA
http://www.dma09.org/

If you love marketing—or Jay Leno—you won't want to miss the DMA 09 Conference & Exhibition. DMA 09 is the largest gathering of marketers in the world, and provides attendees with the latest tool, services and technological trends that are bound to warp-speed your company into success. Enjoy networking with the most brilliant marketers out there from over 550 companies.

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Training ROI: Attaching a Dollar Figure to Moving Training Online
Jan. 21 - Jan. 21, 2009
Online

Join Training Magazine on Wednesday, January 21st at 2PM EST to hear Roger Courville, founder of the 1080 Group, discuss the key benefits of moving training online, including attaching a dollar figure to your return on investment. Learn how to understand the value created through effective training, measure online training effectiveness and quantify the economic impact of online training.

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Feb. 09 - Feb. 11, 2009
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, GA
It's time to set your sights on Atlanta, GA, February 9-11, 2009 for Training 2009 Conference & Expo. As the source for professional development, this year's conference promises all of the in-depth content and practical insights you've come to expect from Training magazine…and much more. In addition, Training magazine is proud to present participant-centered training guru Bob Pike's Creative Training Techniques conference-within-a-conference (one of the best train-the-trainer resources available anywhere), training evaluation authorities Don and Jim Kirkpatrick's Evaluation Summit, and cutting-edge researcher Tony O'Driscoll's Get a Second Life: Learning in Virtual Environments Summit. Want more? This year's Expo floor will show you the best tools for the solutions you need this year (and the next). Plus, experiment and learn in the Expo Learning Trends Lab (with 3D virtual learning, rapid development tools, mobile learning, games and simulations, rapid authoring tools, and Web 2.0) and be an active networker, creative collaborator, and knowledge sharer when you join your Expo Connector and games-for-learning guru, Thiagi, for high-involvement games and activities (and prizes).