Deltek Insight 2009 is a great value for you and your organization. It will provide you with valuable knowledge and contacts you can take back to the office to help you and your company capitalize on the value of your Deltek solution.
To see how attending Insight 2009 pays for itself, use the following Benefits and Expenses worksheets to calculate and document the benefits and costs of attending Insight. We are confident that the benefits will far outweigh the costs. Use those Insight opportunities that apply to you and skip the rest. Download an Excel version of the worksheets.
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Workshops |
Deltek University is offering full-day hands-on workshops on May 12th for $550 per workshop. These workshops offer accelerated University courses, so you’ll receive two or three days of training in just one day. The workshops focus on getting you the most important information in the most concise way. Value: Versus Two-day University Course - $1100 |
Attend a one-day workshop versus traveling to a Deltek University course and save $550 to $1100 in registration fees, plus travel costs by combining your training with your Insight experience. |
Breakout Sessions |
Attend up to 11 breakout sessions and learn best practices and tips and tricks to optimize and streamline your business processes and maximize the value of your Deltek solution. The on-line session catalog will be available beginning January 20, 2009 so you can select specific sessions to include in the worksheet. |
Estimate the value of improving one or more of your business processes. For example:
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Educational Credits |
If you have a professional certification, such as a CPA or PMP, you probably have to meet ongoing continuing education requirements to maintain your credential. At Deltek you can earn at least 11 educational credits. At Insight we offer professional education credits form the following organizations:
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How many educational credits do you need next year to maintain your certification? How much would it cost to get these credits if you don't attend Insight? You will most likely incur other registration fees, travel costs and time out of the office. Why not combine earning your credits with getting training on your Deltek solutions. Double the value! |
Meet-the-Experts |
At Insight you can schedule one-on-one meeting time with Deltek product experts. During these meetings you can have your specific questions answered. |
Two 30-minute meet-the-expert meetings are worth $265 total in Deltek Global Consulting Services. And this doesn't even take into consideration all the ad-hoc discussion time you will have with Deltek experts throughout Insight. |
Learn about new solutions |
Learn about new releases and features in the Deltek solutions you are already using and also about complementary solutions you might not know about. Now maybe a great time to invest in new capabilities to improve operational your efficiencies. |
Estimate the cost of researching and scheduling individual meetings and demonstrations to get information on enhanced and new solutions. |
Explore the Deltek partner ecosystem |
The Deltek partner ecosystem is continually expanding to include complementary solutions that can expand the value of your Deltek solution. At Insight you can meet with many Deltek partners on the Solutions Pavilion floor in a friendly and informal environment and find out more about their solutions. |
Estimate the cost of researching and scheduling individual meetings with multiple Deltek partners to learn more about their solutions. |
Networking |
Network with your peers. Imagine establishing contacts with peers in your industry that have a similar role and use the same Deltek product line. You all share common business challenges that you can collaborate and share ideas on solving. |
Estimate the value of being able to reach out to a new contact in your network and find a solution to a business problem. A network of peers can be an invaluable asset. |
Teambuilding |
Insight provides a great opportunity for members of your team to spend time together, especially if your offices are geographically dispersed. Teams that spend time building strong relationships are more effective. Where better than Insight! |
Estimate the cost of getting your team together to team build over 3 days of training and fun outside of Insight. |
| Expense Worksheet – See How Minimal the Cost of Attending Insight can be | ||
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Conference Registration |
This can range from $1045 to $1595 depending on when you register and how many from your organization attend. Visit http://www.deltekinsight.com/registration/feesanddiscounts.asp to learn about the registration fees and discounts. |
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Airfare |
Try a web travel service to get a quick estimate. There are many flights to Orlando. Try booking early to get the best rate. Also, depending on your location, driving maybe a great option. |
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Lodging |
Deltek Insight attendees will receive the special rate of $239 per night at both the Gaylord Palms and Marriott World Center hotels. Visit http://www.deltekinsight.com/travel/hotel.asp for additional information on the hotels and to book online. |
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Transportation to/from the airport to the conference hotels |
The Mears Shuttle offers Insight attendees a special rate which will get you there and back for only $26 roundtrip. Once you are at one of the conference hotels, you don't need a car. So save the cost of a rental car. |
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| Parking | Parking at your originating airport. | |
Meals |
All meals are included in your conference fee, except for dinner on May 13th which is the free night. Both hotels offer a wide array of restaurant choices. |
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Mileage Reimbursement |
If you are driving to Insight or get reimbursed to travel to/from your originating airport, multiply the number of miles by $0.55 (current IRS standard...) |
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Other |
Any additional costs you estimate you may incur. |
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TOTAL |
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BENEFITS minus EXPENSES |
EQUALS YOUR INSIGHT ROI! |
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