Quick Answers For Attending 2023 Skills-First Chicago Talent Development Conference @ Zurich Insurance

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Presenters: Should I use an ELE PPT template?View

Yes, we recommend using the designated ELE PPT template to ensure visual consistency across all presentations posted on Insights.

Two days before the conference, presenters should email a copy of their PPT and any handouts to be posted on Insights to Dirk Tussing.

Note for Google Slides Co-creators: If you want to co-create in Google Slides, please use the "OPEN CO-CREATING SLIDES" button in your session section in the Agenda (login required).

What is the format of session abstracts I can submit?View

The purpose of writing a short session abstract is to provide participants an opportunity to get a sense of what you will cover after the event is in our members-only area. If you are a session leader for this event, we would appreciate it if you could submit a short, half-page abstract using the following guidelines by Oct 1st:

Roundtable Discussions:

Strategic Opportunity: A brief, 2-4 sentence summary of the strategic challenges of learning & talent development on this topic
Discussion Points: 3-6 questions that panelists & participants can expect

20-minute TED-like presentations, Case studies, or Mini-interactive workshops:

Strategic Opportunity: A brief, 2-4 sentence summary of the strategic challenges of learning & talent development on this topic
Learning Solution: A description of your solution (approximately 90 words)

Tips for Measuring Impact: Insights to share

Where do I update my Profile and review my ELE Personal Page?View

By contributing and helping co-lead an ELE session, you are added to the Contributing Members directory.

We recommend you review your ELE Personal Page and update your ELE Profile.

What AV will be provided?View

ach concurrent breakout session has 45 minutes allocated. We recommend that you schedule 15 minutes for Q&A or group discussion during this time.

All rooms will have MP3 recorders for capturing the audio portion of your presentation for post-event sharing. We encourage all the speakers to repeat critical questions from the audience, providing better post-event sharing recordings.

Each breakout room will have an HDMI cable, but presenters must bring their own laptops.

Presenters should use the following WiFi credentials:

  • Network Name: guestnet
  • Username: zfusguestuser
  • Password: 2F5gu3st
What deliverables are due before this event?View

By Oct 16th (at least seven days before the event), email a PPT copy of your final presentation material to Dirk Tussing.

On the day of the event, please bring an electronic copy of your presentation on your laptop.

Note: Let us know if you do not want us to share them with participants after the Exchange.

What tips should speakers think about during their sessions?View

Each concurrent breakout session is 45 minutes. We recommend that you schedule at least 15 minutes for Q&A or group discussion during this time.

Each room will have an LCD projector, whiteboards, and an MP3 recorder for capturing the audio portion of your presentation for post-conference sharing.

If you are presenting in a concurrent breakout in the afternoon, please bring your own laptop.

Can I preview the agenda, session abstracts, and speakers?View

The online agenda will be updated frequently as more details are worked out. You can find the latest online agendas: Online-Mobile

Should presenters bring a one-page, printed handout for participants to walk away with?View

We all appreciate the wonderful world of paperless. However, it is a bit of a challenge to know what one “walked away with” when it’s all verbal. Presenters can bring 15-25 copies of a one-page printed handout that identifies vital points. This is a great way to reference resources, including hyperlinks to other content and other tangible takeaways.

Presenters who email Dirk Tussing electronic copies (either before or after the event) of any slides or handouts can post the information as PDFs on Insights.

Can I preview the list of attendees who have registered?View

Yes. It’s helpful to check the list to ensure your team is registered.

Also, to help you better prepare for your presentation, you can monitor if your team and colleagues from other organizations have registered on the Event page.

To find more event details including dress code, close by hotels, parking tips and public transportation tips, what is the hyperlink to view the Participants FAQsView

You can view our Participants’ FAQs here.

If I am the leading a "Cracker Barrel" Table Topic, do I need to create any materials?View

Yes, a PDF tips sheet for post-sharing should be submitted by Oct 19th.

To help make it easy for Group Leaders, ELE has MS Word Templates created for each table topic and Gdrive for co-editing.

On Oct 19th, ELE's Ops team can use any updates you make to the MS Word editable and create PDFs and QR Codes.

 

Cracker Barrel Group Leaders:

  1. Please review the Facilitation Guide
    1. Rich Busby, and Kery Mortenson will be following to run the session
  2. By October 19th, please review and edit your tip sheet
    1. Google Drive Folder Name & Link to MS Word editable files: CHIE2023 Cracker Barrel

Here are links to the working drafts PDFs each Group Leader can help co-create:

  1. AI Tools for L&D
  2. AI Strategy - your next steps explored!
  3. Apprenticeships at IMSA
  4. DEI: ERGs for Developing NextGen Leaders
  5. Emerging Leaders Ascent
  6. Enterprise Coaching - Research Insights
  7. Upskilling at Scale
  8. ENGAGE & GAMIFY with Kahoot!
  9. Designing Cohorts at Scale
  10. SWAG! Reward Reskilling for the Future of Work
  11. How to Create a Robust Strategy in 4 Hours
  12. Embracing Empathy
  13. Change Tips for Internal Talent Marketplaces

TIP: We recommend you Download (Google) Drive for Desktop and access ELE files for co-editing directly from your PC or Mac without downloading.

Download Google Drive for desktop button

 

 

What is a Cracker Barrel?

“Cracker Barrel” comes from organic discussions around a central location in an old country store.” Our “Cracker Barrel discussion will be conducted around tables in the cafeteria.

This ELE #Knowledge@Speed Group Activity (4 pm "Cracker Barrel") is an expert ("Group Leader") facilitating a ten-minute small group dialog. Each table will have a QR Code for a post-sharing job-aid with tools and tips you can use now


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