Skillsoft Corp. · NYSE:SKIL
Skillsoft — Canadian User Pres 2008 LDC CGI Toronto
28 slides from Skillsoft's investor presentation, 2008
Slide 1: Canadian Perspectives 2008
Canadian Perspectives 2008 Leadership Development Channel Shawn Hunter, Executive Producer, SkillSoft Patrick Cowan, VP, Leadership Institute, CGI Corporation
Slide 2: Characteristics of Leaders
Characteristics of Leaders Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner “Leadership is the relationship between those who aspire to lead and those who choose to follow” - Jim Kouzes, The Leadership Challenge
Slide 3: Build Leadership - The Five Practices
Build Leadership - The Five Practices Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner • Model the Way – DWYSYWD • Inspire a Shared Vision – “Can a girl find herself in our organization?” – Frances Hesselbein • Challenge the Process – Never turn your back on the ocean / Outsight brings insight • Enable Others to Act – T
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Slide 5: Leadership Development Channel
Leadership Development Channel Over 1000 Total Video Programs including: Thought-Leader QuickTalks CEO QuickTalks Competency-specific video presentations Series of Live Leadership Events featuring marquee best-selling authors, speakers, and thought-leaders Participant and Facilitator Guides, Promoti
Slide 6: Examples of LDC Application
Examples of LDC Application QuickTalk Applications Live Event Applications OnDemand Applications Integrate in Portlets Facilitated Group Learning Individual development Meeting Starters Integrated into workshops Fulfill mandatory training Coaching Tools Bring in current ideas requirements JIT Learni
Slide 7: Accessible, Relevant, Actionable
Accessible, Relevant, Actionable
Slide 8: Effective Transfer and Retention of Learning
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Slide 9: Live Leadership Events
Live Leadership Events
Slide 10: LDC User Interface Enhancements
LDC User Interface Enhancements
Slide 11: LDC User Interface Enhancements
LDC User Interface Enhancements Multiple bit-rate streaming options Downloadable content Searchable transcripts to pinpoint content
Slide 12: My Home Account Info
My Home Account Info Poa cut — @surrort —_ Search Il Contant v Browse {O)-3 CH) Pustext 2/Tips Sue True North: Discover Your Authentic About the Speaker Leadership Featuring Bill George Related Content TLC, a SkillSoft Company @ Length: 90 minutes . Related Topics: Tru « Individual Development = Rel
Slide 13: LDC in Context of SkillSoft Products/B24 Collections
LDC in Context of SkillSoft Products/B24 Collections Full Text Collections ITPro BusinessPro OfficeEssentials Companion Leadership Content QuickTalks Immediate, (websites, files, engaging application- participant guides) based learning Interactive Live ExecBlueprints Events Annual agenda of 300+ bus
Slide 14: LDC in Context of Your Learning Strategy
LDC in Context of Your Learning Strategy Michael Treacy: The Michael Hammer: Growth Portfolio Business Processes Fred Reichheld: The Jeffrey Gitomer: Economics of Loyalty Sales Excellence Gary Hamel: Linda Hill: Tips for Innovation Leadership New Managers www.skillsoft.com
Slide 15: LDC in Context of Your Delivery Strategy
LDC in Context of Your Delivery Strategy
Slide 16: Is Your Talent Engaged?
Is Your Talent Engaged? Spectators Players Attitude Walking Dead Cynics Energy Nigel Barlow, author of Re-Think
Slide 17: Are You Aware of Your Emotional Wake?
Are You Aware of Your Emotional Wake? “The conversation is the relationship.” - David Whyte SkillSoft Canadian Perspectives 2008
Slide 18: Who are Your Emerging Leaders?
Who are Your Emerging Leaders? Design Story Symphony Empathy Play Meaning Next generation star performers and emerging leaders need the mental skills, attitudes and behaviors that cannot be outsourced, routinized, or automated. SkillSoft Canadian Perspectives 2008
Slide 19: Envisioned Future
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Slide 20: Class Grade
Class Grade History A Social Studies A Biology C Algebra F “A Strength is not what you are good at. A Strength is an activity which makes you feel strong.” - Marcus Buckingham
Slide 21: Canadian Perspectives 2008 - CGI Leadership Institute
Canadian Perspectives 2008 CGI Leadership Institute Patrick Cowen, VP, Leadership Institute, CGI Corporation
Slide 22: Our Realities
Our Realities • Learning programs considerations – Frugal – Limited time available from learners – Anytime anywhere • Need to find ways – To foster alignment – To increase learning to performance efficiency
Slide 23: From the Corporate Executive Board
From the Corporate Executive Board
Slide 24: Learning Development Channel at work
Learning Development Channel at work •Pre course reading •External perspective •Team meeting kickoffs •Message reinforcement •Follow through
Slide 25: Management Integration Program excerpt: Key Leadership Development Practices
Management Integration Program excerpt Key Leadership Development Practices 25
Slide 26: Management Integration Program excerpt: The practices
Management Integration Program excerpt The practices – What to remember • Systems thinking – Think of challenges from a larger view – Do not fall into the silo mode • Dialogue – Look for the deeper facts – Suspend your judgment • Presence – Do not allow yourself to be distracted – In all situations
Slide 27: LDC Aligned QuickTalks
LDC Aligned QuickTalks Systems Thinking Presence Dialogue Senge on Change and Learning QuickTalks: Jim Loehr: The Power QuickTalks: Stephen Covey: Habit of Story 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood QuickTalks: Michael Hammer: The QuickTalks: Jim Loehr: The QuickTalks: Bill George: Fro
Slide 28: Conclusion
Conclusion • Our experience to date is very positive – Relevant to the leadership challenges we face • Invest time in finding the right ‘clip’ – Provides the right ambiance for change • Externally vetted orientations – The right equilibrium between the amount of time required and the message impact