GroupWise 7

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GroupWise 7

• The best version yet with features you cant do
  without

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Who we are

• BrainStorm, Inc.

• Novells Authorized End-User Training Partner
• Over 10 years experience with expertise in
  GroupWise, Novell Linux Desktop, OpenOffice.org,
  Virtual Office and other end user desktop
  applications
• Sample clients

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Human capital is becoming more important to
organizations
The economy is evolving to a knowledge-based
economy.
The evolution from an industrial economy to one
centered around knowledge and information will
drive investments in human capital, as skilled
labor, more than any other input, defines a
firms competitive advantage. Equity Research,
Salomon Smith Barney
Technology changes increase the complexity and
velocity of the work environment.
Technology has changed the way we live, work,
think, and learn. Todays workforce has to
process more information in a shorter amount of
time. New products and services are emerging
with accelerating speedIn the age of
just-in-time production, just-in-time training
becomes a critical element to organizational
success. Equity Research, WR Hambrecht Co.
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The goal is to capture productivity gains
Why invest in technology? Or upgrade software?
Formula for productivity gains
Educate employees on how to use tools
Implement tools to increase productivity
Capture productivity gains
Frequency of use
Why?
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What kind of results might your organization have?

• A few assessment questions
• Have you historically distributed desktop
  software without training for users?
• Would you rate your users as Advanced,
  Intermediate or Beginner?
• Is it beneficial for your employees to use some
  of the softwares new features?
• Is there a particular segment of users that could
  benefit the most from training?

5.9x more
Source IDC, Sept 2001
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Areas of Focus
Management Commitment
Obstacles to Productivity
Trainee Incentives
Repetitive Learning
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GroupWise 7

• Product Demonstration