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At the 2008 Best Practices Conference, hear CIDM presenters talk about the Critical Conversations they have to spur innovation and advocate for changes that benefit their content consumers. Learn what managers mean when they discuss "changing the language of engagement." Hear the stories our members tell about the critical conversations they hold with

• team members who must embrace new ways of engaging with content customers
• colleagues through the global enterprise who are responsible for creating content
• deliver information to handheld devices
• engage in agile development practices
• senior management who must recognize that content is a marketable asset
• information technologists who understand that content is more than data

2008 Conference Theme

Critical Conversations, our 2008 conference theme, addresses the managers' purpose to communicate business goals, working objectives, and resource requirements to multiple audiences inside and out of the office. The six opening panel sessions on Monday focus on helping us conduct critical conversations with

• staff members
• senior management
• colleagues in other parts of the organization
• customers
• IT and other tools professionals

We follow the panel with an opportunity for all participants to practice the key components of successful critical conversations with a small-group exchange.

2008 Theme Book

Influencer: The Power to Change Anything

Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Al Switzler, and Ron McMillan

Come to the Conference Free!

CIDM members receive up to two complimentary conference registrations. You will also receive a year's worth of valuable services provided by CIDM.

Please visit the CIDM Membership homepage for details.

Rare Bird Award

CIDM is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Rare Bird Award for distinguished contributions to best practices in management of information development. The winning entry will be a best practice that can make organizations more efficient and effective for the benefit of their companies and customers.

To learn more or to enter, go to the Rare Bird page.

Join the Showcase

If you have a great idea for change or can demonstrate how a new idea has worked in your organization, propose a Showcase poster presentation for the Tuesday afternoon session.

To learn more or to submit your best practice, go to the Showcase page.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in sponsoring an event at Best Practices 2008 please click here.