Information Mapping, Inc. Announces its 2007 Public Workshop Schedule.IMI IMI International Masonry Institute (Washington, DC) IMI Israel Military Industries IMI Institute of the Motor Industry IMI International Market Insight IMI Imposto Municipal Sobre Imóveis (Portugal) Workshops Help Organizations Avoid Costly Errors and Solve Painful Business Problems Resulting from Ineffective Communications. WALTHAM, Mass. -- Information Mapping A method for communicating information in a structured manner. Developed by Robert E. Horn while at Harvard and Columbia Universities, it provides a standard approach for analyzing, organizing and visually presenting information based on the needs of the target audience. , Inc. (IMI), leading provider of information life cycle solutions, today announced its 2007 calendar of public workshops. IMI offers workshops nation-wide for business, sales, and marketing professionals; program managers; technical writers; and anyone who wants to write results-getting business and technical communications, such as policies, procedures, training materials, proposals, reports, and e-mails. IMI's classroom and e-learning programs use the power of the Information Mapping[R] method (http://www.infomap.com/index.cfm/TheMethod) to help individuals and organizations improve performance and solve business problems that result from ineffective, confusing con·fuse v. con·fused, con·fus·ing, con·fus·es v.tr. 1. a. To cause to be unable to think with clarity or act with intelligence or understanding; throw off. b. , and inaccessible inaccessible Surgery adjective Unreachable; referring to a lesion that unmanageable by standard surgical techniques–eg, lesions deep in the brain or adjacent to vital structures–ie, not accessible. See Accessible. communications and documentation. The Information Mapping method ensures that communication is precise, well organized, and readily understood by those who receive it. The scientifically based and field-proven method helps organizations comply with regulations and standards, avoid risk and shutdowns, and improve employee performance and the bottom line. For more information on these public workshops, or on other programs, services, and on-site classes and mentoring * visit the IMI Web site, http://www.infomap.com/index.cfm/Learning/ View_Schedule_and_Register (Due to its length, this URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) * call 800-INFOMAP (463-6627) ext. 3350, or * send an e-mail to inquiry@infomap.com. About IMI IMI, the leader in information life cycle solutions, delivers learning programs, consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" , and technology that improve communications and make information easy to manage, access, and use. IMI's solutions build upon its 40-year history of improving performance, solving information-intensive business challenges, and achieving long-term, measurable results for global organizations across all industries. IMI can be found on the Web at www.infomap.com. Information Mapping is a registered trademark of Information Mapping, Inc. Workshops Developing Procedures, Policies and Documentation[TM] A three-day workshop, DPPD DPPD Des Plaines Police Department (Illinois) DPPD Directorate of Pay Policy Development (Canada) DPPD Developing Policies and Procedures Documentation guides participants in designing and developing complex content that is user-focused, task-oriented, accessible, and easy to revise. Day 1 begins with a vigorous case study. The workshop continues with interactive hands-on exercises. There is an optional Day 4 Application Workshop[TM] for one-on-one feedback on personal projects. Mapping Business Communications[TM] This workshop teaches participants how to develop concise, easy-to-read, persuasive business communications that convey key information clearly and get the intended results. MBC (Multimedia Benchmark Committee) A graphics benchmark that provides MPEG-2 and other tests. See GPC. provides two days of case studies, hands-on exercises, instruction, and small class sizes that ensure individual attention. Developing Successful Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures are a set of documents that describe an organization's policies for operation and the procedures necessary to fulfill the policies. They are often initiated because of some external requirement, such as environmental compliance or other governmental [TM] This two-day workshop enables participants to quickly and easily write clear, effective, audience-focused policies, procedures, and other complex business communications. It is designed to meet the real-life development process participants use on the job. There is an optional Day 3 Application Workshop[TM] for one-on-one feedback on personal projects. Developing Business and Technical Communications[TM] An eight-week, instructor-led, e-learning program designed to introduce participants to the concepts of Information Mapping, DBTC DBTC Don Bosco Technical College (established 1953; Mandaluyong, Philippines) DBTC Delaware Building Trades Council provides downloadable lesson summaries that can be printed and kept for reference, 23 business document templates, and 30 days of free Ask-An-Instructor[TM] support. Making Web Content Work[TM] An eight-week, instructor-led, Web-based training workshop that can be accessed 24/7, MWCW helps writers and designers organize and present content on the Web. Participants will attend live Web-based presentations on topics such as "Paper to Web" and "Basics of Web Technologies" and create a small Web site to practice new skills. Writing Winning Proposals[TM] WWPs helps participants stand-out among competitors, improve the perceived value of the solutions, and clearly articulate complex solutions so readers will readily understand them and their benefits. This one-day workshop helps participants clearly articulate complex solutions and get to "Yes" faster and more often. Information Mapping Editing Workshop[TM] IMEW is designed to help proficient pro·fi·cient adj. Having or marked by an advanced degree of competence, as in an art, vocation, profession, or branch of learning. n. An expert; an adept. Information Mapping practitioners develop more sophisticated editing skills and basic mentoring abilities to help others in their organization become better 'Mappers.' This workshop is highly interactive and designed to provide individual attention, spirited discussion, resource sharing, and problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. . Communicate Write: Effective Communication Skills for Leaders[TM] CW provides the advanced communication skills you need to move ahead. Participants will learn to overcome communication challenges and lead through better writing. This workshop is appropriate for current and aspiring as·pire intr.v. as·pired, as·pir·ing, as·pires 1. To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly: aspired to stardom. 2. leaders who write reports, analyses, business cases, briefings, meeting agendas, and e-mails. |
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