Samantha is a manager of instructional program design with NiSource, Inc (utilities). During her time with the company, she has created consistent instructional design processes that are used across the six-state footprint. With the addition of a learning content management system, she was able to implement a “write once, reuse everywhere” methodology within the department. Some of her favorite work hobbies include creative solutioning, holding remote team games, and creating micro-learning. You can often find her convincing people to view things from a different vantage point.

Lifecycle Management: Break the “Someday” Cycle and Just Get Started!

Co-Presented with Hayley Martin

Everyone wants a to manage their content lifecycle, but no one actually wants to start the process. Creating a lifecycle is an overwhelming task for any organization but you have to start somewhere. Just like your first steps as a baby, when you think of creating a lifecycle plan it’s just as easy as putting one foot in front of the other. Breakthrough the “we’ll do it one-day” cycle and find tips to start small and continue growing!

In this session you will learn:

• How to take your first steps into creating a lifecycle plan
• How to get leadership and authors on board with creating a lifecycle process
• ROI on a lifecycle management plan
• Determining who is in charge of the lifecycle plan