Social Media for Government
How To Engage Your Employees And Citizens By Using The Latest Web 2.0 Technologies To Drive Communication Results
Don’t miss the 23rd updated forum packed with the latest tools, tips and techniques to help you transform the way you communicate with your employees and citizens!
KEY TAKE AWAYS
Attend this seminar to learn how to capture the power of social media in your organization, along with helpful tools, tips and techniques to get started, including:
- Developing a social media (blogging, Twitter, podcasting, wikis, social networks, etc.) strategy to drive performance-based communications
- Building senior management support for your social media programs
- Integrating social media tools into your internal and external communications practices
- Creating Web 2.0 policies and guidelines
- Communicating more effectively and efficiently through the use of social media avenues, such as Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, blogs, Real Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, video podcasts, and much more
- Measuring the effectiveness of your social media strategy and demonstrating its value within your organization
- Strategically using Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn in your organization
- Monitoring social media for your organization, whether you are participating or not
- Demonstrating the Return on Investment (ROI) of your social media program
- Operating social media tools within the boundaries of government restrictions and firewalls
- Gaining inside knowledge of social media and why it is a crucial addition to your communication arsenal
- Maximizing awareness of your agency’s mission to the public
- Learning how to easily communicate to the public through external blogs, podcasts and video podcasting
- Assimilating cutting-edge communication techniques and tools presented by your peers who are already using social media
- Utilizing social networking tools as sources of information that the public can use and trust
- Engaging your employees and the public by connecting them to your organization's goals and strategic plan for the future
- Making the case for open source technologies
WHY IS THIS EVENT ONE YOU CAN'T MISS?
Several agencies are making dramatic strides in developing approaches and systems that work for them in their communication efforts. The periodic sharing of these experiences and "best practices" is an important element in this social media evolution. That is why this forum, presented by the Advanced Learning Institute, is such a valuable opportunity to hear perspectives and share experiences of other professionals engaged in the “journey.”
Registration Fees:
The following are included in your seminar registration: attendance, a detailed seminar workbook and any additional meeting materials -- including access to the seminar wiki, continental breakfasts, morning & afternoon refreshments, and evening networking
reception.
Group Discount: Register 3 colleagues and the 4th is FREE! |
Earlybird Pricing: Register & Pay by 12.10.10 |
Regular Pricing: Register & Pay after 12.10.10 |
Seminar Only (February 1st & 2nd) | $1,299 CAD | $1,699 CAD |
Seminar Plus One Workshop |
$1,699 CAD | $2,099 CAD |
Seminar Plus Two Workshops | $1,999 CAD | $2,399 CAD |
Seminar Plus Three Workshops | $2,199 CAD | $2,599 CAD |
Seminar Plus All Four Workshops | $2,299 CAD BEST VALUE! |
$2,699 CAD |
Seminar Workbook Only (if not attending) |
$199.00 CAD* + $20.00 S&H in U.S. |
Speaker and Presenter Information
Presenters from leading organizations such as: Ontario Ministry of Labour Toronto Police Service Northern Lights Canada Royal Bank of Canada Genome Alberta Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Public Service Commission of Canada City of Ottawa, Ontario U.S. Department of State Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Thornley Fallis & 76design non-linear creations inc. LAwS Communications PubliVate Inc. Michael Cayley Consulting City of Kitchener, Ontario The Lab, Social Ecosystem Halton Region, OntarioRelevant Government Agencies
Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau
When
Mon, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 3, 2011, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Where
Sutton Place Hotel
955 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5S 2A2 CA
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Website
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Organizer
Advanced Learning Institute