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New Web Forum 9/12: Bridging Generational Gaps in the Workplace

May 16th, 2013

Managing Generational Differences at Work

Today’s workplace environment is as unique and diverse as ever. In some cases, enterprises are made up of employees from four vastly different generations: Traditionalists (Pre-19450); Baby Boomers (1946-1964); Generation X (1965-1980); and Millennials (1980-2000). Handling this “clash of cultures” is a real challenge for managers and leadership. John Kennedy, Director of IT Finance for Cisco Systems, will present on how to bridge those generational gaps in your workplace.

Focus areas include:

  • Changing workplace demographics and generational characteristics
  • Events that shaped each generation and their behavior
  • Different approaches for different generations
  • How to combine generations for a stronger team
  • Gen Y’s importance, behaviors, attitudes, and success factors

This interactive webinar is scheduled for Thursday September 12th at 2:00 PM EST. Log into TheIMF.com and register on our Events page.

 

New Web Forum 7/18: Enterprise Computing in the Public Cloud

May 16th, 2013

enterprise public cloud computingMany enterprises are still dragging their feet for a variety of reasons when it comes to cloud computing. Not the Implantable Provider Group. Their CIO Marty Smith will present on enterprise computing in the public cloud. He’ll discuss the following areas:

  • Reasons to use cloud, such as costs (including an estimated cost scenario), availability, scalability, DR, and more
  • Cloud migration considerations, like architecture alignment, security, and suitability
  • Basic challenges and how to approach them
  • Tools you can use to augment your cloud computing experience

This interactive webinar is scheduled for Thursday July 18th at 2:00 PM EST. Log into TheIMF.com and register on our Events page.

 

New Connect Opportunity: Experiences with IBM Case Manager

May 13th, 2013

IMF Connects are member-requested, small group discussion calls focused on your IT topic. These calls are vendor-free and allow you to address your company’s challenges by leveraging the knowledge and experience of your peers. Connect calls help members…

  1. Avoid or reduce costs incurred through the wrong approach or methodology to a specific issue.
  2. Learn through the experience of others on a new initiative or project.
  3. Build professional networks of peers for ongoing information sharing.

A member company is preparing to develop a public facing web application using IBM’s Case Manager (ICM) COTS product. They would like to speak with other member organizations that have used the ICM product. Focus areas include (but not limited to):

  • O&M support experience
  • Skills and recruiting
  • Ability to extend functionality

This Connect call is scheduled for Thursday May 30th at 2:00 PM EST. If you have experience with the IBM Case Manager product or would like to learn more, log into TheIMF.com and register for the discussion on our Events page.