Check out the all-new GTEC Unconference
What is an Unconference?The Wikipedia definition says an unconference is a facilitated, participant-driven conference centered around a theme or purpose. The term "unconference" has been applied, or self-applied, to a wide range of gatherings that try to avoid one or more aspects of a conventional conference, such as high fees and sponsored presentations. The UnConference at GTEC GTEC is embracing today's Web 2.0 thinking and trends. One of those trends is towards "UnConferences" where participants play a greater role in the agenda, topics and direction of the sessions. GTEC is working with two premier professional services firms, Intersol and KPMG on UnConference programs, based on UnConferences that are regularly held at our sister event, INTEROP. The sessions will be lead by capable facilitators, and the suggested agendas for these sessions will be posted soon on the GTEC web site. Best of all, these sessions are complimentary and open to any GTEC attendee. Stay tuned for more information on the topics and format of the UnConference programs! Tuesday, October 06 - All Day Intersol Un-conference How can Canada once again lead in the use of ICT as an engine for innovation in government? The Intersol Group is a team of experienced consulting, facilitation and learning professionals whose expertise lies in the ability to harness and build lasting organizational capacity for their clients. Whether the focus is on shaping vision and strategy, on managing change, on stakeholder consultation, or on high performance teamwork, Intersol helps organizations leverage the knowledge, experience and expertise inherent in their people. They do this by drawing on Intersol's experience of over 18 years and 6,000 projects in the public, not for profit and private sectors. Intersol will be using their proprietary Collaborative Transformation™ process to engage unconference participants in a full exploration of the question "Should/can Canada be a leader in the use of IT by the public sector, now and in the future? Collaborative Transformation(tm) deals with complex human systems with a proven approach that aligns people and processes well and is able to offer peace of mind while working creatively with colleagues. The unique tools and techniques being used at the unconference will allow extended stakeholder communities to quickly come to consensus on what needs to be done, who could do it and how to do it effectively. The unconference will enable the voices of all participants to be heard and will be guided by a team of senior Intersol facilitators led by Christopher Comeau the developer of the Collaborative Transformation process. Christopher brings over 25 years experience in both business and government. He is an expert in the use of advanced collaboration techniques to resolve issues and accelerate results. read more (pdf) Wednesday, October 07 - All Day KPMG Un-conference Embracing The New Frontier In A Time of Change Change is everywhere, and it's faster than ever. The new technology frontier is coming over in waves like never before. The general public is now embracing new technology, and the more effective services that it supports, rapidly. That leads to the expectation that newer, faster services will be available in the Public Sector. Service expectations are increasing. As well, Public Sector personnel are expecting increased effectiveness in the workplace, as they experience the new technologies in their personal lives. |
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