Industry Visionary to Offer Insights on the Future of Talent Management
Arlington, Va. - 15 April, 2008 – Plateau Systems, a leading provider of talent management software, content and services, today announced that Plateau Chairman and CEO, Paul Sparta, will be a featured speaker at Bersin & Associates' inaugural IMPACT 2008 conference being held at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg, FL. from April 22-24, 2008. As a participant in the interactive "Insights into Learning Management Systems" panel session, Sparta and other industry leaders will discuss the evolution of the LMS market, its convergence with talent management, and how current trends like Software as a Service (SaaS) and collaboration are driving technology innovation. As a premier sponsor of this sold-out event, Plateau will be showcasing its talent management solutions in the Demo Center.
WHO: | Paul Sparta, Chairman and CEO of Plateau Systems. Paul Sparta is a pioneer in learning and performance management. He has been the guiding force at Plateau Systems since its inception in 1996. During his tenure, Plateau has earned numerous awards and accolades from industry analysts, business organizations, and leading trade and business publications. Sparta was honored as the recipient of the Ernst & Young Software and Technology Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2004. He continues to lead Plateau's vision, growth, and expansion into new markets. Sparta is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the consulting industry. He has authored several articles on workforce productivity and the role of performance management and development. |
WHAT: | Panel session, "Insights into Learning Management Systems." In this audience-driven panel session, Sparta will offer his perspectives on current learning and talent management trends and the future of integrated talent management initiatives and technologies. Key topics will include movement to the SaaS delivery model and the coalescing learning and talent management markets. |
WHEN: | Wednesday, April 23, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. |
WHERE: | Bersin & Associate's IMPACT 2008 |
INTERVIEWS: | Media are invited to contact Wendy Werve at 703-678-0381 or wendy.werve@plateau.com to schedule an interview. |
As the industry's first research conference focused on enterprise learning and talent management, IMPACT 2008 will cover the latest research findings, issues, trends, and best practices related to all areas of corporate talent management. Executive presenters from more than 50 organizations - including Plateau customers TD Commerce Bank and CA, and iContent partner, Ninth House -- will lead the agenda's 21 sessions. Josh Bersin will open the conference with "Insights of the Perennials: Lessons from Enduring Organizations," in which he will discuss the critical role talent management plays in driving and sustaining business success.
According to Bersin, conference attendees will gain valuable, real-world insights on how organizations should leverage enterprise learning and talent management to drive business value.
Full details, including the conference agenda, session descriptions, and speakers, are available at http://impact.bersin.com. Bersin & Associates analysts will present highlights from a range of recent research projects, including the soon-to-be-released Corporate Talent Management Factbook, conducted in partnership with Human Resource ExecutiveÒ magazine, and The Training Measurement Book, which encourages a business-based approach to measuring training effectiveness.
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About Plateau
Plateau is a leading provider of talent management software, content and services designed to increase workforce productivity and drive business success. Plateau's award-winning software is powering talent management initiatives across some of the world's most successful organizations, including the American Red Cross, General Electric, the Internal Revenue Service, Capital One Services and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Industry analysts at Bersin and other leading information and technology research and advisory firms continue to recognize Plateau's leadership in delivering best-in-class functionality, technology and customer satisfaction. Plateau is headquartered in an Eco-friendly, LEED* certified building in Arlington, Virginia and has offices across the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.Plateau.com.
* LEED is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
Media Contact:
Wendy Werve
Plateau Systems
703-678-0381
Wendy.werve@plateau.com
