Mastering the Soft Side of your Technical Role: Mastering Meetings

Studies show that while IQ is important for landing your technical dream job, it is actually EQ (emotional Intelligence) that will set you apart from your colleagues. In this session, Mastering the Soft-Side of your Technical Role, we will learn the basics of emotional intelligence and focus specifically on developing the skill of hosting and attending meetings. We’ll cover foundational knowledge of meetings (such as the different types of meetings - 1:1, team meeting, daily standup, review, retro etc) and some advanced presentation and facilitation skills to take your stakeholder presentations to the next level.

Mastering the Soft Side of Your Technical Role: From SME to Manager

Studies show that while IQ is important for landing your technical dream job, it is actually EQ (emotional Intelligence) that will set you apart from your colleagues. In this session, Mastering the Soft-Side of your Technical Role, we will learn the basics of emotional intelligence and essentials needed for your transition from SME to manager. We’ll walk through your first week, month, and year as a people leader as well as some habits you can develop now so you’re ready for that promotion when it comes.

Mastering the Soft Side of your Technical Role: Giving and Receiving Feedback

Studies show that while IQ is important for landing your technical dream job, it is actually EQ (emotional Intelligence) that will set you apart from your colleagues. In this session, Mastering the Soft-Side of your Technical Role, we will learn the basics of emotional intelligence and focus specifically on developing the skill of giving and receiving feedback.

The Building Blocks of ROI Full-Day Workshop: Getting the Most from Your Technology Investment

The effectiveness of productivity platforms worldwide hinges on the strength of their end-users. Even with groundbreaking promises from AI, successful implementation still requires robust change management and thorough training. Organizations that realize a return on investment don’t merely invest in the technology; they also prioritize its implementation and adoption. This journey begins before the go-live phase and continues indefinitely. Drawing upon over 20 years of experience in education, change management, training, and adoption, Kristen B. Hubler will guide us toward the path of productivity with the three essential building blocks of ROI.

In this all-day interactive workshop, you will learn what the building blocks are, how to implement them at your organization, and a start-to-finish example of a successful Copilot deployment using the building blocks. While Copilot is the example, these building blocks can be applied to optimize return on investment for any technology deployment. With time for Q&A built in, you'll leave with the knowledge you need to customize your learnings to the unique makeup of your organization.

Making Your Map: Navigating the Journey from Concept to Launch

Are you ready to launch a new product, expand your business, or bring your brilliant idea to life but unsure where to begin? While having a great idea is a fantastic start, it's just the beginning of the journey. If you're a creative person, you might find the next steps challenging to navigate.

Join product deployment expert Kristen B. Hubler for a transformative 45-minute session. Kristen will inspire and guide you in creating a roadmap to take your idea from concept to reality. She'll help you break down the necessary steps, provide tips for building successful habits, and equip you with the project management mindset needed to turn your dream into a tangible success. By the end of this session, you'll have the clarity and confidence to start making your vision a reality.

The Building Blocks of ROI: Getting the most from your technology investment

The effectiveness of productivity platforms worldwide hinges on the strength of their end-users. Even with groundbreaking promises from AI, successful implementation still requires robust change management and thorough training. Organizations that realize a return on investment don’t merely invest in the technology; they also prioritize its implementation and adoption. This journey begins before the go-live phase and continues indefinitely. Drawing upon over 20 years of experience in education, change management, training, and adoption, Kristen B. Hubler will guide us toward the path of productivity with the three essential building blocks of ROI.

The building blocks of ROI are my personal formula I have developed over my many years' experience leading digital transformation projects around Microsoft, including Teams deployments, Copilot, Exchange, SharePoint etc. With Copilot being the big focus, I will use that as the example throughout the session however the tools can be applied to any technology roll out in the Microsoft ecosystem. The building blocks highlight using tools like Teams, SharePoint, and Viva to communication well, enable change, and increase adoption.

This session topic can also be adapted to a half day workshop with hands on training included for SharePoint, Teams, and Viva Engage. I have also written it in keynote form and my experience with Microsoft deployments would make me a great addition to any panel.

The Copilot Launch: the who and the how of a Copilot Pilot

In any technology deployment, stakeholders want to know their investment will pay off. Enter the pilot: a small group of users testing out technology and reporting back on the experience. The problem with the pilot is that most organizations fail to select the right users, leading to a misguided conclusion that the product isn't worth it. In this session I will walk through best practices for pilot programs and lessons learned from helping 20+ organizations through their Copilot for Microsoft 365 deployments.

This topic is best fit for a smaller interactive talk, larger keynote with Q&A time, or as part of a panel discussion.

The Impossible Box: How to Get your Dreams out of Storage

Entrepreneurs all have one thing in common: we dream big. Unfortunately, many of those dreams get dismissed because they feel too big. We imagine starting that business, writing that book, or expanding our market but just as quickly as the thought enters, we laugh at our audacity and shake it out. Nope, not possible.

Just like that, it goes into storage; a place in the back of ours mind I call the impossible box because once a dream is closed inside, we don't even try. It sits there next to the other things we think we can never do or goals we will accomplish "someday." Can you relate? If you do, this session is for you.

Kristen B. Hubler will share her personal journey from "Impossible" to Author and Entrepreneur along with methodologies to enact behavior changes to help you dream big, set goals, and follow through. By the end of this session, you will have the tools and motivation you need to take that next big step.