Press release from the issuing company:
The Business Technology Association (BTA) has announced the next vCIO University, which will be held Dec. 8-10 in Tampa, Florida. Taught by Chris Ryne and Jim Tarala, this workshop delivers a comprehensive curriculum that provides education, coaching, peer collaboration, and professional development for vCIOs (TAMs/SMEs).
vCIOs of all experience levels will gain clarity of the role, understand the essential skills, learn the tools and tactics for each component, create actionable takeaways to bring back to the business, demonstrate competency in what they have learned via graduation, and receive post-graduation support for 60 days to ensure their positive impact on clients and their dealerships alike.
Following the workshop, attendees receive 60 days of one-on-one coaching and monthly coordinated group webinar activities to help the vCIO bring back what he (or she) learned during the workshop and apply it to the dealership, its clients, and themselves. This is included in the tuition fee.
At the completion of the 60 days, the vCIO has the option to continue to receive individualized coaching, execution support, and peer group interaction via the vCIO University Alumni Program. Components of the alumni program include:
- Ongoing one-on-one coaching
- Access to the exclusive vCIO University online community, content library and learning platform
- Structured monthly peer group activity
- Access to additional materials and tools as they are developed
- Annual vCIO University conference
Click HERE for details on the entire vCIO University program covering each of the education, coaching, and collaboration pillars.
Feedback from the workshop has been positive. “I highly recommend vCIO University for anyone looking to improve their knowledge base, strategy and productivity,” said Nick Horne, vCIO, major account manager and technical account manager team lead at BTA member Novatech Inc., Memphis, Tennessee. “The insights gained will, without a doubt, improve my ability to become a more trusted advisor, better serve my clients and even improve workflows in my own company. Speaking with other industry professionals during the course of the university was also not only informational, but also just an all-out blast. Two thumbs up and thanks again for everything!”
“I can say vCIO University provides an exceptional learning experience, with Chris and Jim demonstrating outstanding teaching skills,” said Ross Engelbrech, solutions architect/vCIO at BTA member A&B Business Solutions, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. “Their guidance equipped us with the essential tools and knowledge needed to excel as vCIOs. Their dedication to helping us become great in our roles is truly outstanding. I look forward working more with vCIO University to continue ongoing training and tips to become the best we can be.”
BTA member tuition is $2,995 and includes the three-day workshop, followed by 60 days of coaching, one-on-one support and peer group activities. Each additional member attendee is $1,995. BTA members can also apply their $150 or $250 educational discount received with their membership toward the workshop. Non-member tuition is $3,495 per dealership (includes a one-year BTA dealer membership).
For more information or to register, visit www.bta.org/vCIOUniversity.
About the BTA
Founded in 1926, the Business Technology Association serves office technology dealerships, resellers, manufacturers, distributors and service companies. Its core members — office technology dealerships — consult, sell and service hardware, software and supplies with the primary goal of helping businesses optimize business document and information workflows. Through the association’s various educational programs, information, research, legal services, publications and guidance, BTA member dealerships are positioned to be the premier source of the office technology used by businesses throughout the United States every day.
