It's very rewarding to see that the Lawson Learning CUE exhibit has become a destination for our customers over the years. It’s an interactive, dynamic place where we come together with customers to shape the future of our learning strategy."                                                                                                           Jacquelyn Olson, Director, Americas Learning The 2008 Lawson Conference & User Exchange (CUE) will be in full swing at the Venetian Hotel from March 17-20 in Las Vegas. Plan on visiting the Lawson Learning Lab frequently for demonstrations, Express Sessions, one-on-one conversations with our learning experts, and a lively game of Deal or No Deal. We’re ready to answer your questions and help you meet your learning goals. Download the CUE Learning Lab schedule and visit the CUE web site today for last minute registrations and more detail.

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CUE 08 Schedule

Download the CUE 08 Lawson Learning Lab Schedule below for a list of the many informative sessions we’re offering this year. You can also stop by the Lawson Learning Lab in the CUE Exhibit Hall to register for any Lawson Learning course listed on the schedules below. We’ll have the registration system up and running and be there to help.

• CUE Lawson Learning Lab Schedule (PDF)

Print out the course listings for March through May 2008 and keep them handy to plan your training for the next few months. Follow the link to the Lawson Learning web site and learn more about vLabs.

• vLabs: Virtual Learning Labs (PDF schedule) Get more vLab information online
• Lawson M3 Learning Labs: Customer Training Schedule (PDF)
• Lawson S3 Learning Labs: Customer Training Schedule (PDF)
• Online Learning Library: Interactive Webcasts (PDF)

Register for courses at the Lawson Learning Lab in the CUE 08 Exhibit Hall or go to http://support.lawson.com, log in, click “Training” and then click the “Access Training” link.

Need help finding a class? If you have specialized learning needs or are looking for a course not included in these schedules, give us a call at 1-888-449-8931 or click here to send us an e-mail.

	How do I make the most out of attending CUE this year and get Lawson smart?
	Plan on visiting the Lawson Learning Lab often to meet with our experts and learn how we can help. Let us answer your ‘How do I…’ questions — and have fun in the process! Take a look at the list of activities below to see what we have planned. For more detail download the full CUE 08 Lawson Learning Lab schedule. When you arrive, stop by the Lawson Learning Lab for the latest information.
‘Deal or No Deal’ — SimplySmarter-Style: America’s hottest game show … with a twist. See the schedule of game times and stop by the Learning Lab to register. The more you learn, the better you’ll play. Customer Breakout Session: A discussion of the importance of planning for end-user training, and how Lawson Learning Accelerator can make training and documentation as easy as ABC! vLab Tours and Demonstrations: Offered twice a day. Demonstrations of Lawson Learning Accelerator: Offered twice. Learning Academy — Lawson Learning Accelerator: Held once each day — all sessions are sold out, but please check Academy Registration for cancellations. Express Sessions: We’re offering six different sessions frequently throughout the conference to answer your common ‘how-to’ questions. Customized Learning Plans: Spend a half-hour with a Lawson Learning staff member to discuss your specific training needs, and walk away with a customized plan based on our Learning Tracks for Lawson M3 and S3 technology and applications. OnDemand Training: Come and go as you please.We’re offering 10 free courses from our most popular training topics. You can either browse the sessions for a quick look, or complete one or more of the courses during the conference! Each training session is approximately one hour. Lawson Learning Management System: Take a tour of the new Learning Management System and find out how easy it is to register and track your learning activities.

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One of the first things you’ll notice when meeting Patti Martin, Senior Learning Consultant for the Lawson S3 Enterprise Financial Management (EFM) suite, is her passion for teaching. Patti delights in meeting different people in her classes and hearing how they do business. “I’m excited every time I walk into the classroom, and I try to make it an enjoyable experience for everyone,” she says.

Patti believes in the importance of learning; and for her, training means helping people succeed. “I think giving learners the knowledge and skills they need to be successful is a great investment,” she explains. “If you understand what you’re doing, you’ll enjoy it more and contribute more to your organization.”

Patti received a B.A. in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and became a certified public accountant. After 13 years of professional experience in finance and accounting, including an auditing background with a national public accounting firm, she decided to try something different. That something was teaching — and now, more than 10 years later, she still looks forward to every new teaching encounter.

Patti’s extensive background in financials and her knowledge of procurement and reporting brings her teaching to life. Among the many Enterprise Financial Management sessions she offers are the General Ledger courses, including Report Writer and Allocations, as well as Accounts Payable and Invoice Matching. “When I teach, I tell real business stories,” says Patti.“I can relate to everything the class is doing because I did it. I know what it’s like to close your books at months-end, or work with diverse groups of end users. I give people as much practical advice as I can in the time we have.”

Patti is also passionate about quality. Last year she was instrumental in rolling out a 3-day session titled Training Skills for anyone who teaches Lawson courses. “Quality delivery and quality learning solutions are so important to me,” says Patti. “We want to make sure whoever is teaching has the necessary training skills. It’s not just product knowledge. It takes skill to effectively deliver a Lawson course to our customers.”