Internet Productivity Essentials for Executives

Internet Productivity Essentials for Executives Seminar/Webinar  PROGRAM OUTLINE   Digital literacy is now a required skill to operate in the world and workplace.  This 3-day intensive seminar series shows how executives can maximize their online productivity in today’s hyper-connected age.   The seminar provides an up-to-date and extensive review of the most critical current and emerging Internet tools and how they can be leveraged in your professional and personal life.  The agenda includes detailed coverage of the latest developments in Internet search, cloud computing, online content creation and sharing, social media, mobile devices and apps, and data visualization.  Each session spotlights the best online practices of accounting professionals worldwide and explains how these web strategies can be immediately applied in your organization to generate instant results.   Whatever your level of web experience, you can layer these skills on top of your accounting expertise and transform yourself into a “next generation” accountant.  You’ll learn how to utilize the Internet to build your professional visibility, accelerate your workflow, improve your collaboration and seriously boost your online confidence and performance.  WHO SHOULD REGISTER Chief financial officers, vice-presidents of finance, controllers or assistant controllers, regulatory compliance officers, directors of finance and corporate accounting, and other senior accountants. Public accountants, auditors, and other professionals involved with financial reporting. Regulators, regulatory-compliance officers, financial analysts, and other financial statement users.  ITINERARY DAY 1 -- SEARCH  INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Digital Age (and Hang On Tight Because it's Only Getting Started) The New Workplace Math:  Search + Cloud + Social + Mobile + Visuals = "Next Generation" Executive and Worker ADVANCED INTERNET RESEARCH TECHNIQUES Are You a Google Zombie? Why Study Web Search? Google is Great But It's Not Perfect Google Optimization and Personalization Google Power Search Tools Google Mobile and Shopping Search Google Hidden Treasures YouTube and Video Search Google Hacking What's Ahead for Google Google is Not Enough:  Other Online Discovery Resources Search Psychology How to Transform Yourself from a Google Zombie into a Google Hero DAY 2 AM -- CLOUD  What is Cloud Computing? Introduction to Google Apps How to Get "Google Ready" How to Maintain "Cloud Hygiene" Gmail Google Calendar Google Docs Google Web Publishing Google Location Awareness Google Promotion Google Revenue Generators Google Communications Google Search Engine Optimization Other Cloud-Based Productivity Tools The Top 10 Cloud Tools You Absolutely Must Know and Use DAY 2 PM -- SOCIAL  What is Social Media? Google+ LinkedIn Twitter Facebook YouTube Social Media Dashboards Geolocation Services Niche Social Networks Blogs Other Social Media Platforms DAY 3 AM -- MOBILE  What is the Mobile Web? Mobile Pros and Cons Key Mobile Trends and Behaviors Leading Mobile Operating Systems, Categories and Devices Mobile Apps Mobile Security Tips Mobile Forecasts DAY 3 PM -- VISUALS DATA VISUALIZATION AND MAPPING  What is Data Visualization? Online Visualization Showcase Mapping Word Clouds Charts Diagrams Relationship Expressers Powerpoint Alternatives DAY 3 PM -- WRAP UP AND KEY TAKEAWAYS WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN?  100 Ways You Can Leverage the Internet to Flourish in Your Current Role (and Take Your Career to the Next Level) Your New Powers (and Responsibilities) as a “Next Generation” Executive CPD CREDITS Up to 20 hours TUITION PER PERSON From  $1,900  INSTRUCTOR Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP is the series leader.  He is an award-winning Internet author, columnist and Certified Management Consultant who has developed and delivered 1,000+ professional development presentations on web productivity around the world.  He has designed the series especially for Chartered Accountants, Certified Public Accountants and other elite financial professionals based on 15+ years experience working with leading accounting institutes and organizations.  His clients include Thomson Reuters Audit Watch, Western CPE, CPE Link, CPE Credit, Tax Executives Institute, Avant Resources, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bermuda, Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, Chartered Accountants Education Foundation of British Columbia, Chartered Accountants Education Foundation of Alberta, Certified General Accountants of Canada, Certified General Accountants of British Columbia and Certified General Accountants of Alberta.