Is your virtual classroom viewed as just a cost-cutting measure? Prior to 2013, the SAP sales organization utilized virtual and blended learning, but without an integrated strategy. Learn how in 2013 they introduced GCO University Virtual Live Classroom program, serving over 15,000 sales and sales-related employees globally and changed from a perception of “yet another online training program” to a core value in learning plans with an integrated approached and consistent, quality instructional design.

During this session, participants will:
 

• Gain an understanding of the challenge of virtual live learning faced in SAP
• Hear about SAP's virtual learning strategy, evolution & how it's enabled
• Discuss the future environment, vision, and way forward
• Have access to an infographic and whitepaper related to the session

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Jennifer Hofmann, mastermind behind virtual classroom best practices and blended learning pioneer, is Founder and President of InSync Training. Her entirely virtual consulting firm specializes in the design and delivery of engaging, innovative, and effective modern blended learning. Under Jennifer’s expert leadership, Inc. 500|5000 named InSync training the 10th Fastest Growing Education Company in the U.S. in 2013, the 20th Fastest Growing Education Company in 2014, and to their Inc. 5000 list for four consecutive years. Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network, Forbes Most Powerful Women Issue, The NativeAdVantage, and Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Businesses have all recognized her entrepreneurial drive. Jennifer has written, and contributed to, a number of well-received and highly-regarded books including: The Synchronous Trainer’s Survival Guide: Facilitating Successful Live Online Courses, Meetings, and Events, Live and Online!: Tips, Techniques, and Ready to Use Activities for the Virtual Classroom, and Tailored Learning: Designing the Blend That Fits with Dr. Nanette Miner. In 2017, The Association for Talent Development (ATD) will release her book Blended Learning: What Works.

Malte Bong-Schmidt is the Virtual Learning Lead, Global Customer Operations & Strategy for SAP. He's passionate about driving new ideas, initiatives, and innovations into tangible results, and watching how those ideas are being leveraged and lived by those he works with. His specialties include: virtual learning, virtual live classroom, sales enablement, productivity optimization, change management, and sales operations.