An international reputation precedes Dr. James Norrie for his expertise in social networking. He is well regarded for both his academic, published work, teaching, and real-life business credentials. Dr. Norrie’s latest book, Breaking Through The Project Fog: How Smart Organizations Achieve Success by Creating, Selecting and Executing On-Strategy Projects, bridges the gap between executives who develop strategy and decide what projects get approved, and the project managers who have to execute those projects flawlessly.
Social Media and HR: How Human Resources Can Harness New Media for Improved Results
Thursday, May 17, 2012 Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel Toronto, Ontario
It’s time for HR to take the lead in social media.
By now you know that the social media revolution is changing the way your organization works internally. Your employees, suppliers, and customers have all embraced it. It touches every function across your organization. It’s time to go beyond talking about social media and begin to harness it, implement it, and use it to your greatest advantage. HR must take the lead in this transformation. The question is—how?
Led by James Norrie—one of North America’s leading social media experts.
James Norrie
Associate Professor, Ryerson University, and
Founder, AgileDudes and GroupDudes
Join us for this interactive event features two tailor-made, in-depth sessions by James Norrie, who will act as your guide to the ever-changing landscape of social media. James cuts through the hype as he challenges audiences to rethink their business in light of new technologies. He’ll provide a whirlwind tour of new developments, introduce you to the options available, and then work with you to examine how you can take a leadership role in this area, both through developing a policy and driving implementation in your organization. Read James’ bio.
Expert guidance combined with real life experiences.
In addition to James, this one-day intensive workshop will feature first-hand experiences from the pioneers who are rewriting the rules of HR. Learn from the experts, how to capitalize on this interactive revolution to improve employee engagement, accelerate projects, access knowledge, enable collaboration, and manage major change initiatives.
Sessions and speakers include:
Tweet, Post, Share-Making Everyone a Social Media Ambassador for Your Organization
How to Use Social Media to Drive Engagement in Your Organization
Denise Amyot
President and CEO, Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation
Wendy Arnott
VP, Social Media and Digital Communications, TD Bank Group
Keeping Ahead Through Agile Recruitment on Social Media
Using a Communications Revolution to Drive Organizational Transformation
Gary Edgar
Account Director,
High Road Communications
Yves Desjardins-Siciliano
General Counsel and Secretary,
VIA Rail Canada Inc.
Giselle Kovary
Managing Partner,
n-gen People Performance
Join us for this fun, informative event on an increasingly important topic. The way your organization is working has already changed—make sure you’re leading in the right direction!
