Event Type: Corporate Training Special Interest Group

Presenter: Barbara Giamanco – Talent Builders

Content Overview:

With the evolution of LinkedIn, Twitter and Wiki’s we will discuss how to utilize these tools in training programs to help enhance learning. Key areas that will be discussed are:

·         What is social media

·         Using these tools professionally versus personally

·         How social media is used for learning

·         Questions to ask when using social media

·         Building your credibility with social media

We will also learn how companies like Best Buy, Dell, Delta, and Turner Broadcasting are incorporating social media into their learning programs.

About the Presenter:

A sales and marketing veteran, Barbara capped a corporate career at Microsoft, where she led and trained sales teams and coached executives, before establishing Talent Builders, Inc. in 2002. Since that time, Barb has worked with organizations and business owners to increase sales, develop high performing executive teams, train managers how to coach and mentor, and create programs that build leadership bench strength and improve employee retention.

A well known keynote speaker, author and professional with over 25 years of business experience, Barb is also a graduate of The Coaches Training Institute and an Inscape Certified DISC Trainer.