FutureU’s Collaboration Portal

	Collaboration Portal

FutureU’s Collaboration Portal
is made up of:

	1. Information
		about a topic or event, such as research findings, resources, interviews, reports, other materials
	2. Processes
		Polls and surveys, reminders and reinforcers, facilitated discussions
	3. Groupware
		Technology that creates the environment in which people use the information and processes

The Participant Experience
of the FutureU Collaboration Portal

Typical Elements

	1. Event Topic.
		Context, purpose, and themes.
	2. Outcomes.
		Specific objectives and participant pre-event surveys.
	3. Program Map.
		Table of contents, program description or course syllabus, logistics, locale information, etc.
	4. Discussion.
		Access to collaborative discussion before and after event.
	5. Surveys and Polls.
		Of opinions, needs, capacities of participants or hoped for outcomes
	6. Participants List.
		Contact info and hot email links to participants.
	7. Resources.
		Answers to FAQs, trends, best practices, event materials, etc.
	8. Post-Event Reports.
		Summaries, images, etc.
	9. Research.
		Recent and important findings.
	10. Product Reviews.
		Of technology and other tools related to the event topic.
	11. Expert Opinions.
		Articles, commentary, trend analysis on event topic by experts.
	12. Advice.
		To guide participants in mastering topic or completing project.

FutureU’s Special Expertise

	1. quickly understand someone else's expertise
	2. rapidly assemble information (research findings, resources, interviews, other materials) about that expertise
	3. facilitate high quality communication and effective learning using those materials and resources.
	4. apply appropriate technologies to support and strengthen the communication and learning processes.

Benefits of using FutureU Portal
for Internal Training

	Just in Time
		No lag time in introducing new concepts or changes
	Higher Participation
		Collaboration tools engage participants.
	Greater Clarity
		No mistakes about expectations, resources, etc. -- It's all there!
	Immediate Feedback
		Online discussions and surveys assist planning and evaluation.
	More Meaningful Interactions
		FutureU's online facilitators are highly experienced .
	Reliability
		FutureU's products and services deliver consistent results.
	Greater Effectiveness
		The FutureU team understands your mission and your work

Benefits of using FutureU Portal
for Internal Training

	Think of us as your own virtual learning department.

Benefits of Selling FutureU Portal
to Your Clients

	Increase Your Revenue
		Every portal sale brings you a commission.
	Broaden Your Service Image
		Impress your clients with little effort by you.
	Enhance Your Pioneering Reputation
		Clients expect it of you.
	Enhance your Reputation for Customer Service
		Each portal is tailored to the client's needs.
	Enhance Your Reputation for Quality
		FutureU works with you to deliver only the best.

FutureU Web Books
for Collaboration

	Learner's Web Book
	Virtual Team Web Book
	Project Management Web Book

FutureU’s Collaboration Portals

We Want To Be…

	…your collaboration technology partner.

How Can We Help?

	Readiness and needs assessments
	Strategic planning & project evaluations
	Product evaluations/recommendations
	FutureU e-learning/e-training products
	FutureU specialized content
	Blended learning events
	Virtual team spaces

What Makes This Partnership Unique

	We understand the technology
	We understand adult learning and professional development
	We understand super-skills content
	We are vendor neutral—our endorsement cannot be purchased and we don’t receive commissions
	We identify and aggregate best practices

Next Steps?

	1. Technology Readiness Assessment
		Pick an upcoming training event and do a readiness assessment of participants
			Make sure everybody is on the same page --- before you offer technology enrichment.
	2. Online Survey
		Conduct an online survey of client populations to assess an important issue or increase  “buy-in” for a critical initiative.
	3. Collaboration Portal
		Create a wrap-around Web site to support an upcoming training event.

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