IHRIM 2012 Pre-Conference Courses
 Sunday, April 29 and Monday, April 30, 2012

Take advantage of your attendance at the IHRIM 2012 Conference to attend one of our exceptional
IHRIM educational offerings.

If you are  unable to attend the IHRIM 2012 Conference, you may still attend one - or more - of these great courses.

Arrive early and attend one or more of IHRIM's stellar pre-conference courses. These specially designed workshops provide an in-depth look at the topics and issues of importance in HR and HR information management. With real-life examples and case studies, they give you information and solutions that will make a difference in your career and your organization’s bottom line. Choose from a variety of course topics and durations. Some are one-day programs and others are half-day. All are top notch!

These highly interactive pre-conference courses are not included in the conference registration but are offered at a reasonable fee.  You can register using the pre-conference section of the Conference Registration form or register online.  

To view the session abstract, click on the seminar title below.
 
Session  Number Date/Time/Cost Seminar Title
One

Sunday, April 29, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Member Price: $595 
Non-member Price: $750

IHRIM’s HRIP Certification Exam Review Course
Two

Sunday, April 29, 8:30am – 5:00pm
 Member Price: $595 
Non-member Price: $750

IHRIM’s HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics Basics
Three

Sunday, April 29, 8:30am – 5:00pm
 Member Price: $595 
Non-member Price: $750

Going Global – A Real-Life Practical Survival Guide
Four

Sunday, April 29, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Member Price: $285
Non-member Price: $410

Conducting a Talent Management Health Check
Five

Monday, April 30, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Member Price: $595 
Non-member Price: $750

IHRIM’s Fundamentals of HR Information Management
Six

Monday, April 30, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Member Price: $595 
Non-member Price: $750

IHRIM’s Essentials for Successful Project Management

Seven

Monday, April 30, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Member Price: $595 
Non-member Price: $750

Analytics: The Connective Tissue between Strategy and Action
Eight

Monday, April 30, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Member Price: $285
Non-member Price: $410

Building Your Strategic Business Case for HR Technology

Session Number 1
Sunday, April 29, 8:30am – 5:00pm

IHRIM’s HRIP Certification Exam Review Course

The Human Resource Information Professional (HRIP) Certification Exam is designed to assess the knowledge and competencies of professionals in the HR technology field. Passing the exam indicates a demonstrated comprehensive understanding and proficiency of the defined body of knowledge in HR information management.

Take this course to help prepare for the HRIP Certification Exam. While the course is not intended to replace professional experience or other sources of achieving professional competence; it will help you refresh and expand your professional knowledge.

The key topics and terminology in each of the four (4) main knowledge areas will be covered.  These knowledge areas are:

  • Technology Strategy and Solution Assessment - This topic area focuses on determining business needs when creating strategic plans for the design and deployment of Human Resource technology and service delivery models for the enterprise.

  • HR Technology and Business Processes - This topic area focuses on the technologies and HR processes that support HR service delivery, and the use and advantages of technology and systems throughout the HR function.

  • Systems Selections, Implementations and Upgrades - This topic area focuses on systems selection, implementation and upgrade methodologies and best practices to keep HR systems plans on track and improve chances for success.

  • HR Systems Operations - This topic area focuses on the ongoing processes involved in HR systems management, maintenance and operational considerations. 

  Your registration includes the electronic version of the HRIP Certification Study Guide.

This course is designed for:

  • Individuals with 5 or more years of experience in HR Technology who are considering taking the certification examination and would like a review of terminology and subject areas.

  • Individuals who are considering taking the certification examination, but unsure if they have the breadth of knowledge needed to pass the HRIP Certification Exam.

Instructors:

Robert Chapman, Jr., HRIP, PMP, has over 30 years of diverse operational, managerial and consulting experience in information systems, human resources, payroll operations and outsourcing services. He has consulted with clients on strategy, management, processes, and technology for human resources and payroll. Bob has delivered a number of presentations on HR technology to various IHRIM, SHRM and American Management Association audiences.

C. Lamar Davis, HRIP, Human Systems Business Process/Implementation Consultant, BB&T Corporation is an HR technology professional with extensive consulting and practitioner experience implementing, upgrading, maintaining, converting, merging and managing human resource, payroll and benefit systems in several different industries.

For more information on the HRIP Certification Program, go to HRIP Certification.  IHRIM will be offering the HRIP Certification Exam on Monday, April 30, 2:00 pm at the Hilton Chicago.  Registration information will be available shortly.

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Session Number 2
Sunday, April 29, 8:30am – 5:00pm

IHRIM’s HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics Basics

This course is designed for individuals that are new to data analysis, HR metrics or both. This full day program begins with an overview of the field of HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics and provides training in fundamental data analytic techniques, data interpretation, and the fundamentals of reporting data to decision makers.

You’ll learn:

  • The purpose for conducting HR Metrics and Analytics in organizations is to improve decision making and how to develop HR metrics and analytics systems with that purpose in mind.

  • How to conduct basic statistical analyses to report the current conditions and trends in your organization.

  • Key metrics that can be used to evaluate the staffing levels (e.g., head count versus plan, bench strength, turnover), staffing and development effectiveness (e.g., quality of applicants attracted, offer acceptance, regret turnover, employee performance, training effectiveness).

  • Data reporting techniques that allow you to communicate intended messages to target audiences most effectively. 

Topics covered include the reason for conducting HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics is to improve decision-making; basic data analytic techniques - what are they, how do we do them, and why do we use them; common and not so common metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of human capital in organizations; putting HR metrics and data analysis to work; and data reporting techniques to get the intended messages to decision makers when they need them in ways they will understand .

This course is designed for:

  • Anyone that is new to the area of HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics or simply wants to strengthen their foundation.

  • Individuals who have primary responsibility for the development and deployment of new HR metrics in their organization.

  • Individuals who are responsible for the ongoing reporting of HR metrics to organization decision makers.

Instructor: Dr. Kevin D. Carlson, Associate Professor of Management in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, teaches courses in Human Resource Management, Productivity and Quality Improvement and Applied Human Resource Information Systems. His work has been widely published and he has presented at the annual meetings of the Academy of Management, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and IHRIM.

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Session Number 3
Sunday, April 29, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Going Global – A Real-Life Practical Survival Guide

Becoming global can be challenging and involves more than just selecting the correct software. You must also understand the nuances of language, social networking, pay practices, and work habits from various multi-cultural groups. A variety of governmental regulations can make the same action legal in one country and illegal in another. How do you understand all the variables? This interactive session will allow you, through case studies, to apply global thoughts and concepts to better understand the interdependencies and nuances when addressing global challenges. You will acquire practical tools to create your organization as a marquee global corporation.

At the end of this session, you’ll feel confident in your ability to face the many challenges in managing a global workforce including technology, language, working cultures, and tracking the ever changing governmental regulations. 

Topics covered include:

  • Insight into the various global company business models and approaches 

  • Tips in understanding the differences of culture, work habits, laws, pay practices, and the various business processes encountered when going global

  • Managing and keeping talent through effective use of a variety of programs tailored for each country

  • Having the right technology to create the global organization of the future

This course is designed for:

  • Anyone working for a company who is global and has not had extensive experience outside their home country or whose company which is considering going global

  • Those working for singular country organizations who may be faced with becoming global in the increasingly changing world economy. HRIS/HRMS professionals who are trying to link technology around the globe

Instructors: John Hinojos, HRIP, VP, Consulting Services, HRchitect, Inc. has been in Global HR and HR systems for over 30 years. He has worked with a variety of global companies including: The Seven-Up Company, International Technology Corp, Aggreko PLC, and O’Melveny and Myers. He is an internationally published author on HR systems and mergers/acquisitions and has led the planning for a number of global HR systems implementations.    

Cathy Veinbachs, Practice Partner, Wipro’s HC and Change Management Group specializes in the implications of Business and HR Strategy on the delivery of HR Services and in positioning HR as a strategic partner. She has particular expertise in working with global companies, having lived and worked in numerous countries around the world. Prior to Wipro, Cathy held a number of Senior HR and HR Consulting positions in firms such as Mercer, Fidelity Investments and Watson Wyatt.

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Session Number 4
Sunday, April 29, 1:00pm – 5:00pm

 Conducting a Talent Management Health Check

Companies achieve greater effectiveness of their talent management practices by understanding what they do and don’t do well. In this session you will learn what the 10 domains are, how they integrate, and, applying a methodology and set of tools, be able to objectively assess which domains they should focus you efforts on.  Also learn how to evaluate the “health” of your various talent management practices, identify which talent practices have the greatest impact on your organization and how to prioritize your efforts around them. You will learn the methodology and tools to help you conduct a high level assessment of your talent management practices.

Topics covered include:

  • Domains of talent management

  • Methodology for conducting a talent management health check

  • An understanding of how the domains integrate with each other

  • Tools used in a talent management health check 

  • Template for exploring people, process, and technology impacts of talent Management programs 

At the end of this session, you will have a methodology and tools to help you conduct a high level assessment of your talent management practices. You will be provided with a talent domain questionnaire template for your use after the course.  

This course is designed for:

  • Talent management professionals, HR VP’s/CHRO’s, HR subject matter experts in workforce planning, recruiting, compensation, organizational development, learning, and HR systems and operations and HR generalists responsible for supporting lines of business.

Instructors:
Michael Benson, SPHR, Associate/Delivery Lead, Collective HR Solutions, has over 25 years experience in creating HR service delivery organizations, consulting, and crafting technology and service solutions that meet human capital and talent management demands. As an HR practitioner Mike has directed the development of HR service delivery and support organizations managing benefits, payroll, HRIS, and operations.

Nov Omana, HRIP, CEO/Founder, Collective HR Solutions has been in the HR Technology arena for over 35 years. He has assisted numerous companies in structuring their HR technology strategy and systems to address and solve their business challenges. His reputation is “connecting the dots” between technologies to create new solutions and solve business problems.

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Session Number 5
Monday, April 30, 8:30am – 5:00 pm

 IHRIM’s Fundamentals of HR Information Management

Come to this interactive one-day lecture/workshop course to learn the nuts and bolts of HR systems in a format that uses the employee and solution selection/implementation lifecycle as a framework. This course is designed for those new to HR systems and others who just need a refresher on the ever-changing technology landscape. It is also a great learning opportunity for those who are being challenged to expand the use of current systems or search for a new solution.

In this course, we will:

  • Discuss the various HR systems and delivery options

  • Describe the use and advantages of technology and systems throughout the HR function

  • Provide a high level view of the project management process 

  • Walk through the steps in selecting and implementing an HR technology solution 

Topics covered include:

  • Systems Applications: An HR Functional Focus

  • Project Management

  • System Selection

  • System Implementation

This course is designed for:

  • HR Managers from any-sized organizations with limited automation and the need to implement a new system or expand the use of existing automated HR systems

  • HR Generalists & Professionals who can't risk NOT understanding application technology competencies in their current or planned positions

  • Compensation/Benefits Administrators seeking to improve systems capabilities that will assist them in the performance of their jobs

Instructor: Robert Chapman, Jr., HRIP, PMP, has over 30 years of diverse operational, managerial and consulting experience in information systems, human resources, payroll operations and outsourcing services. He has consulted with clients on strategy, management, processes, and technology for human resources and payroll. Bob has delivered a number of presentations on HR technology to various IHRIM, SHRM and American Management Association audiences. 

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Session Number 6
Monday, April 30, 8:30am – 5:00 pm

 IHRIM’s Essentials for Successful Project Management

Focusing on the skills, tools and techniques that project managers or project team members should know to effectively define, plan and manage projects and project assignments, this course will provide you the basics to prepare for and execute project management roles.

The course will follow the life cycle of the project process from project definition to the post-completion audit. You will learn how to define your project and develop the detailed plan. It will address the roles and selection of team members, building of the team and team communication. Among what you will learn will be tools to justify your project, cost/benefit analysis and risk assessment and tracking control methods.

Topics covered include:

  • Project planning, including stakeholder analysis, domains of change, communications, and work breakdown structure

  • Project management approaches, and how to select the approach best suited to your project type, needs, and constraints

  • Project team assembly including defining roles and responsibilities

  • Team building, covering team dynamics and barriers to teamwork

  • Project management skills, the key competencies and traits for success

  • Estimation and justification skills, including cost/benefit analysis and risk assessment

  • Project scheduling and control, tracking methods, the use of project management software, progress reporting, meetings, and final post-completion audit

This course is designed for:

  • Any HR or HRS professional requiring a sound knowledge of project management including new project team managers and team members plus those who want a refresher course

Instructor:  Jan Fretwell, HRIP,  Managing Director, Beachside Consulting Group. Jan Fretwell has years of HRM systems experience. She has worked with organizations to establish implementation approaches to ensure HRM systems are responsive to and supportive of overall organizational goals and business objectives. Jan has managed numerous HRMS projects and given numerous presentations on project management and project management issues. 

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Session Number 7
Monday, April 30, 8:30am – 5:00 pm

Analytics: The Connective Tissue between Strategy and Action  

Focusing on how corporations and government agencies are using sophisticated analytical techniques to make their organizations more profitable and productive, this course is will provide valuable insight into how the effective use of metrics will greatly impact an organization’s success.

Dr. Carl Hoffman will explain how analytical and research processes and technology differ from and can support tools such as data warehouses, score cards and dashboards, enterprise performance management and processes and service-oriented architecture. Through actual case studies, he will demonstrate how companies that use analytics successfully do more than just extract, clean and analyze data; he will explain how they use a six step approach that combines science with business driven goals.  Each case study will explore how companies:

  • Use sophisticated research techniques to understand how to improve their performance.

  • Use technology to extract and transform data into valuable information and deliver that information to those who need to act on it in the normal course of daily business

  • Evolve into analytically driven companies by solving small but meaningful challenges and building their organizations, technology and capabilities incrementally

  • Apply a variety of analytical methods from several research traditions that include survey research and experimental design; stochastic or process modeling, scenario planning, optimization and linear programming, regression, factor analysis and cluster analysis; labor and behavioral economics, industrial and organization psychology, portfolio management, risk analysis and supply chain

  • Build the organization, staffing and governance required to implement, maintain and grow their analytic capabilities.

By the end of this session you will have learned how companies are using analytics to make significant improvements in the performance of their organizations.

This course is designed for:

  • Analysts seeking understand how to find the data they need, do the analysis and translate their findings into the actions of the workforce

  • IT professionals charged with finding and implementing the technology to support workforce analytics and improve operations

  • Executives seeking to make their organizations and workforces more effective and efficient

Instructor:  Carl Hoffmann, President, Human Capital Management & Performance helps companies translate their strategy into the actions of their workforce. Dr Hoffmann retired as Partner in IBM’s Global Business Services Group where he led the global workforce effectiveness practice. Before joining IBM, he founded and ran a successful consulting firm for 21 years, which he sold to PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting in 1999. As a Partner at PwC he helped develop and led the Integrated Analytics practice for the Americas and the global Workforce Analytics practice. He has published numerous articles on HR technology and practices, public policy and statistics. He is a contributor to the IHRIM Workforce Solutions Review, and holds PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Dr. Hoffmann is co-author of the book “Calculating Success,” along with Tim Ringo and Eric Lesser, scheduled to be published in January 2012 by Harvard Business Press.

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Session Number 8
Monday, April 30, 1:00pm – 5:00 pm

Building Your Strategic Business Case for HR Technology 

It’s easy to get excited when a business solution promises to improve HR operations and relieve difficulties. New technology promises process improvements, self service magic and increased visibility for its successful project champions. But ensuring the right solution is chosen is imperative to acquiring the golden “halo” and that can be overwhelming. By developing a business case founded on objective research and analysis, you can prepare and align the business initiative, ensure resources are adequately planned, and create a foundation of knowledge for accurate evaluation, assessment and measuring success.

 

Upon completion, you will have a deeper understanding of the components of a business case, a personal workbook with discussion notes from workshop interactions, tools and templates used in client engagements, and lessons learned.

Topics covered include:

  • Evaluating your organization’s readiness and reception of a new HR technology project 

  • Assessing your organization’s current state of HR business operations and HR technology

  • Defining your business requirements for new HR technology

  • Preparing the cost/benefit analysis for each potential solution, including the status quo

  • Creating and pitching the business case to your executive sponsors

  You will receive a workbook that allows you to gather notes from the materials, discussions, and brainstorming that will be part of the interaction with others developing business cases of their own.  

This course is designed for:

  • VPs/ Directors/Managers of IT or HRIT, analysts, specialists, IT project managers, HRIT project managers, HR subject matter experts, business analysts

Presenter:  Kristie Evans, CEO/Thought Leader of HR Logistics, is recognized as a high quality, knowledgeable resource on objectively evaluating project initiatives and achieving successful execution and cost management of projects involving Human Resources and HR Information Systems. Ms. Evans’ course on building a business case has been developed through multiple client engagements and is offered frequently in both corporate and professional organizations such as the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

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All of the pre-conference courses have been approved for recertification credit hours toward IHRIM's HRIP (Human Resource Information Professional) recertification.

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

For information on the number of credits per course, please contact Michelle Czosek at education@ihrim.org.