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Quantum2 at SLA
Quantum2 Web Sessions
Quantum2 Topic of the Month


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Quantum2 Web Sessions

The following Quantum2 Web Sessions are being offered through August 2007. See the full schedule through December, plus workshop descriptions, on our website. We have also clarified the start time zones for these sessions, but if you wish to check what the local time for you will be, you can use the World Clock.

Conducted in English:
Adding Value to Information Services
May 17, 2007
2pm New York;
7pm London

Measuring Impact: Cost Justification for Information Services
May 30
3pm Sydney

Gaining Commitment: How to Partner with Management
June 21, 2007
9am New York;
2pm London

Transforming Information Services: A Paradigm Shift
July 19, 2007
9am New York;
2pm London

Measuring Impact: Cost Justification for Information Services
Aug. 23, 2007
2pm New York;
7pm London

Following the recent announcement of additional coaches for the program, we are very pleased to offer sessions in languages other than English to serve our global reach. We recently began with a workshop in German, and now offer a session in French, conducted by Gabrielle Derriks.

Conducted in French:
Developing Best Practices: How to Achieve Operational Excellence in Information Services
14 June, 2007
10:00 am Paris

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Dear Quantum2 Member...

HiHo, it's the merry month of May and as part of our spring fervor, we're busy imagining different ways to disseminate Quantum2 material and get you more involved with the program. This month we're launching a new feature—a contest on how you've used a Quantum2 competency. See details below.

Quantum2 at SLA

SLA Annual Conference occurs June 3-6, 2007, in Denver, Co. If you're attending, please join us for a reception at the Thomson Scientific booth near the entrance to the Exhibit Hall on Monday afternoon from 3:30-4:00 p.m. to celebrate our newest InfoStars.

Also, this year we are offering a Quantum2 session on managing up. Here are the details:

Partnering with Management to Achieve Results
Saturday June 2, 2007 8:00 a.m.—noon
Ticket #170, Member $199/ Non-member $299
Presented by Liz Blankson-Hemans, for Legal Division

To register for these events, please visit the SLA Conference Website at www.sla.org/content/Events/conference/ac2007/index.cfm

Quantum2 Topic of the Month
CONTEST: Using Quantum2 Competencies

Win! an iPod nano
Take a look at the competencies in the Quantum2 leadership circle (http://scientific.thomson.com/quantum/). Then tell us how you've used any one of the 10 competencies in a couple of paragraphs—no more than 250 words. Be sure to tell us if you went to one of our sessions first and then put into practice what you learned. You can submit your entry via email to dialog.quantum@thomson.com. Deadline is July 31, 2007.

Vote!
We will then post the entries on the Q2 website and let you, the Quantum2 members, vote for the best story during the month of August. The winner will be notified September 1, 2007.

So why not take an hour or so? You may win an iPod and will definitely get lots of great recognition for your innovative initiatives!

As always, your suggestions for workshop topics are welcomed. Also, if you know a friend or colleague who would benefit from Quantum2, please encourage them to sign up today.

Betty Jo HibberdRegards,
Betty Jo Hibberd
Senior Manager
North America
IPMD, Thomson Scientific

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