Dreamforce 2007
http://www.salesforce.com/community/crm-best-practices/resource-training.jsp
By Track: Admin I-Getting Started
Data Data Everywhere!
How accurate is your business data? Do you have duplicate records? Keeping data clean and relevant for your users is no small task. Join us for a session dedicated to data cleansing and de-duplication, and learn techniques for better managing your data. We"ll discuss methods, tools, and best practices for helping you improve and maintain your data quality. Best of all, we"ll show you how to build in Data Safeguards to prevent data from getting dirty in the first place -- and Dashboards to help you spot it when it happens.
- Where: Esplanade 310
- When: September 18 11:15AM to 12:15PM
Speakers
- Erica StoweSFDC Administrator, R. L. Polk & Co.
- Matthew EvansSales and Marketing Reporting Administrator, Tribune Media Services Inc.
Upwardly Mobile: Getting Started with Apex Mobile
Maybe you were interested in Mobile, but never needed it in your organization. Now your business leaders wants to know your thoughts on making your organization Mobile. Where do you start? This session promises to give you the answers you need.
- Where: Esplanade 310
- When: September 18 3:45PM to 4:45PM
Speakers
- Holly FaulknerDirector, CRM Applications, Choicepoint - Workplace Solutions
- Leahanne MerrittManager, CRM, PHH Arval
Public or Private? Getting Started with Security
One of the most foundational decisions when you get started with Salesforce is whether you choose a public or private sharing model. Why should you choose one over the other? Why is the decision so hard? Once made, can you ever go back? Don"t fear! Join us to get the answers and advice you need.
- Where: Esplanade 310
- When: September 17 11:30AM to 12:30PM
Speakers
- Kurt SchillingerDirector, Sales Operations, DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Seeing the Forest: Getting Started with Dashboards
As you achieve great adoption in Salesforce, you start generating volumes of data. But getting the value out of all that data means you need to devise a way to see the forest for all those trees. What are the trends, and what"s the story being told? This session gives you everything you need to get started with Dashboards.
- Where: Esplanade 310
- When: September 19 9AM to 10AM
Speakers
- Brian FeldtmanMgr-Internet Mkt Dev, Univar USA, Inc.
- Joe AielloDirector, Corporate Systems, Fios, Inc.
Improving Your Outlook: Getting Started with Outlook Edition
You"ve rolled out Salesforce, and it has become clear that you could drive greater adoption and additional value by integrating the service with your users" Outlook/Lotus contacts, tasks, and events. There are several questions you should answer before diving right in. Come learn what you should be thinking about in order to get started with your Outlook/Lotus Edition plans.
- Where: Esplanade 310
- When: September 19 11:30AM to 12:30PM
Speakers
- Jennifer RakieyInbound Marketing Specialist, Mercury Computer Systems Inc.
- Charlie McKinneyMarket Development Manager, Physician Services, Relay Health
- Scott FielderCRM Operations Mgr., The New York Times Company Regional Newspaper Group
Adoption: Get On the Right Track, Right Away
Adoption has to be built right into your implementation plan and its *much* easier to achieve with the right business owners, executive communications, user training, process design, and ongoing improvements. How can you get all systems aligned and ready? Well get you on the fast track to success, whether youre in initial implementation or revisiting this critical stage!
- Where: Esplanade 310
- When: September 18 1:15PM to 2:15PM
Speakers
- Cheryl O"ConnorWorldwide CRM Strategy Manager, Analog Devices, Inc.
- Steve SettelmayerVP of Sales and Marketing, Neff Rental Inc.
Getting Started with Field Validation and Calculated Fields
Why use validation rules? What is the benefit of calculated fields? Don"t worry -- Resources abound to help you! We"ll answers these questions, and many more, and we"ll also review a few real-life case studies from real-life customers.
- Where: Esplanade 310
- When: September 18 2:30PM to 3:30PM
Speakers
- Jessica WhiteVice President: Process Manager, eSpeed, Inc.
- Joe ZitoDirector, Sales Operations, Mimeo.com, Inc.
Winning Over Sales!
Do you feel like you have to “sell” Salesforce to your sales team? Sales people can be some of the best advocates of Salesforce... once you show them the what"s-in-it-for-me. The key to success is getting your sales people to see how Salesforce can boost their productivity and efficiency. This session will show you how.
- Where: Esplanade 310
- When: September 17 3:45PM to 4:45PM
Speakers
- Bill SuycottSales Productivity Solutions Manager, Metavante Corporation
- Heather DankertSales Support, Mid Market, Inside Sales, McLeodUSA Incorporated
- Matthew DickersonVP Client Technologies, SIRVA Worldwide, Inc.
Getting Started with Custom Objects
Are there business processes you wish you could run with the ease and simplicity of Salesforce? Join us to find out how other companies have leveraged custom objects and the AppExchange to successfully extend the benefits of Salesforce to other parts of the business beyond traditional CRM.
- Where: Esplanade 310
- When: September 19 10:15AM to 11:15AM
Speakers
- John JohnsonAVP, Licensing, ASCAP: The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
- Sara RimerGlobal CRM Administrator, Danaher Motion
- Cory HaberInternet Marketing Manager, Furnished Quarters LLC