PESA 2010 eBusiness Seminar

Social Networks in the Workplace: Threat, Fad or Business Necessity

January 12, 2010  | 7:30 AM to 10:15 AM

The visibility of social networks in governmental, sports and business activities, as well as in personal life, is increasing daily. Recent examples include:

• US Navy sets social network policy
• Texas Tech football coach bans "Twitter" use by players
• Facebook information being used in sales efforts
• UK says social networks deteriorating worker productivity

In business, social networks are beginning to be a part of, or affect, a wide range of functions including sales, human resources, operations, technology, etc.

Presenters from technology companies, academia, and policy consulting firms will cover the growth, trends, opportunities and practices of using social networks in the workplace.

Speakers

• John Ambrose — Senior Vice President – Strategy, Corporate Development and Emerging Business, SkillSoft
• Jonathan Grieb — Member Advisor, Corporate Executive Board
• Vince Polley — President, KnowConnect PLLC

Agenda

7:30 AM	Registration and Breakfast
8:10 AM	Opening Remarks
8:15 AM	Presentation by John Ambrose
8:45 AM	Presentation by David Anderson
9:15 AM	Presentation by Vince Polley
9:45 AM	Q & A
10:15 AM	Adjourn

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Opening Remarks

• Charles Currie
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Why Web 2.0 Is Important...and How It Will Change the Way We Learn

• John Ambrose
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Leveraging Social Media to Increase Sales Force Performance

• Jonathan Grieb
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Social Network Legal Issues: Threat and Opportunity

• Vince Polley
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