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PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS - October 21, 2007

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21st, 2007

9:00 - 12:00 Communications Workshop: How to Develop and Deliver Advanced Presentations from the Boardroom to the Platform
Ivy Meadors, High Tech High Touch Solutions, Inc.
1:00 - 4:00 Coaching Workshop: Learn Advanced Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Randy Celaya,
Results Focused Training

 

CONFERENCE PROGRAM - October 22-24, 2007

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22nd, 2007

Track Title

Lessons on Leadership

Developing and Elevating Solid Leadership Expertise

Leadership

High Touch Solutions

Developing Individual Talent to Create High Performers

People

High Tech Solutions

Advanced Technology & Insights into Industry Trends

Technology

Business Strategies

Best Practices in Metrics, ITIL, Outsourcing, etc.

Process

7:30 - 8:30

REGISTRATION (Complimentary Coffee and Tea)
Get the Most from the Event: Join us in the General Session room for a conference overview from 8:00 - 8:30 AM

8:30 - 9:00

Kick-off for The 9th Annual CSSPC 2007

Welcome from High Tech High Touch Solutions' President, Ivy Meadors and
Co-Chairs Dave Stockwell (REI) and Daryl Covey (NEXRAD)

9:00 - 10:00

FEATURED KEYNOTE: A Balancing Act: Walking the Tightrope of Life, Mikki Williams, CSP

10:15 - 11:15

Workshop:
How to Apply Non-traditional and Traditional
Leadership Techniques
(NLP, Transformational Leadership, Quantum Physics, Law of Attraction, etc.)

Ivy Meadors, High Tech High Touch Solutions, Inc.
Management Strategies for  High Levels of Agent and Customer Satisfaction
Vickie Bouffard, Quantum Performance Training
Knowledge Management:
8 Steps to Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences

Chris Sortzi, Right Now Technologies

Three Sources of Upset in Human Relations and
Their Impact on
Performance Leadership

Eric Albertson
Succeedinginbusiness.com

11:30 - 12:30

Right to the Heart: The Most Effective People-Skills for the Greatest Customer Service!
Kate Nasser, CAS, Inc.
Remote Support: Leverage Your Support Organization as a Competitive Weapon and Set Yourself Apart
Andre Angel, NTRglobal
Case Study: Honeywell - “Planning and Implementing ITIL and Six Sigma in a Global Environment”
Todd Haley & Christophe Zajpt,
Honeywell

12:30 - 2:00

NETWORKING LUNCHEON AND VISIT EVENT PARTNERS

2:00 - 3:15

Financial Strategies for the Service and Support Manager
Randy Celaya,

Results Focused Training
Case Study:  Migrating from Instructor-Led Training to Blended Learning in the WaMu Call Center
Karl Kleinbeck,
Washington Mutual

Help Desk and Contact Center Communications Technology and Customer Best Practices Update,
Peggy Gritt, VoIP Institute

Workshop:  Apollo 13: An ITSM Simulation Workshop - See and Experience ITIL Best-Practices in-Action
Kory Smith, SmITh Consulting

3:30 - 4:30

Tangible Ways to Rejuvenate and Inspire Your Team!
Kate Nasser, CAS, Inc.
How to use VoIP in the Service and Support Center including Advanced Issues and Troubleshooting
Peggy Gritt, VoIP Institute

4:30 - 6:00

NETWORKING RECEPTION AND VISIT EVENT PARTNERS

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 2007

Track Title

Lessons on Leadership

Developing and Elevating Solid Leadership Expertise

Leadership

High Touch Solutions

Developing Individual Talent to Create High Performers

People

High Tech Solutions

Advanced Technology & Insights into Industry Trends

Technology

Business Strategies

Best Practices in Metrics, ITIL, Outsourcing, etc.

Process

7:45 - 8:45

MASTERMINDS & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 - 9:50

FEATURED KEYNOTE: Master the Skills of Mentoring Influencing Lives for Life Building a Foundation for the Journey

Ivy Meadors, High Tech High Touch Solutions

10:00-11:00

How to Create a Culture of Success with Emotional Intelligence
Eric Rabinowitz,

DEMA Education
Case Study:  "How to Deliver Celebrity Class Service to Your Customers"
Paul Gray,
Pointe South Mountain Resort Presents
Workshop: Guerilla Help Desk: Creating an IT Support Center on Low to No Budget
Dave Stockwell, REI
Case Study:  Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Corina Stretch,
Puget Sound Energy
11:15 - 12:15 Owning the Actions Across the Company - Lessons in Leadership
Bill Price, Driva Solutions
What Does a Communication & Awareness Plan Look Like, Brenda Iniguez
FrontRange Solutions
12:15 - 2:00

NETWORKING LUNCHEON AND VISIT EVENT PARTNERS

2:00 - 2:50

FEATURED KEYNOTE: State of the Industry and the Future of Support- Patrick Bultema, VSpring Capital

"Back by popular demand delivering fresh new material"

3:00 - 4:00

Executive Panel:
Business Strategies to Address the Issues of Running Service and Support Centers Successfully

Panelists: Patrick Bultema, Corina Stretch, Becky Jo Glover

How to De-stress Your Service and Support Center for Greater Productivity
JJ Lauderbaugh,

Lauderbaugh and Associates
ITIL V2 vs. V3 – Exploring the Differences and Similarities
Donna Holt, Help Desk Xlence
Workshop: “Measure What Matters, or – Put Down that Report, and Step Away from the Database!”, Lou Hunnebeck, Third Sky, Inc.
4:15-5:15

Women in Leadership: Awakening Their Power Within

Becky Jo Glover, Miami Dade

Twenty-Six Nuggets You Must Know About Hiring, Firing, and Inspiring Your Agents
Michael Callahan, Microsoft
Case Study: Unique Solutions for the Small/Medium Support Center
Scott Vincent, Dickey-john

Evening Free to Enjoy the Magnificent Resort

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 2007

Track Title

Lessons on Leadership

Developing and Elevating Solid Leadership Expertise

Leadership

High Touch Solutions

Developing Individual Talent to Create High Performers

People

High Tech Solutions

Advanced Technology & Insights into Industry Trends

Technology

Business Strategies

Best Practices in Metrics, ITIL, Outsourcing, etc.

Process

7:45 - 8:45

MASTERMINDS & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 - 10:00

FEATURED KEYNOTE: Managing the People Side of Change: Best Practices for 2007 and Beyond, Phil Eastman, Prosci

10:15 - 11:00

Case Study: A Bird's-Eye View into Alaska Airline's Support

Susan Wick, Alaska Airlines

Case Study: The Top 10 Reports that Management Wants Monthly
Corina Stretch,

Puget Sound Energy

Root Cause Analysis: How it Can Add Value to Your Organization
Brenda Iniguez
FrontRange Solutions
Today's Winning Practices and Tomorrow's Directions in Government Customer Support
Daryl Covey, NEXRAD
11:15-12:15 How to Communicate Effectively Across Generations

Kevin Osborne, Student and
Ivy Meadors,
High Tech High Touch Solutions, Inc.

Consumerization of the Enterprise and the Impact on IT
Sheryl Kingstone,
Yankee Group
Case Study:  We Keep You Smiling! - Inside the Delta Dental Support Center,  Brandon Caudle, Delta Dental
12:15 - 1:00

NETWORKING LUNCHEON - Boxed Lunches

1:00 - 2:00 10 Best Practices for Improving the Quality and Supportability of Products and Services You Use and Support
Michael Callahan, Microsoft

Leadership, Personality and Performance – The Secret to Unleashing Human Potential, Madeline Svendsen, SCI, Inc.

Process Olympics
(So popular he is back due to multiple special requests.)
Eric Rabinowitz,
DEMA Education
2:10 - 3:10

Communicating Workforce Management Information to Executives
Michele Borboa, Contact Center Resources

The Best Service is No Service
 Bill Price, Driva Solutions
3:20 - 4:00 Closing Session: How to Apply Your New Found Knowledge from the Conference give-aways and Much More.
This is not your typical closing so be sure to stay until the very end.

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