SSON

Providing the Global Business & Shared Services community with the expertise, connections and tools to drive change and deliver high value business solutions.

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Power your profession and push the boundaries of what your role is capable of with SSON, the leader in #SharedServices & #GBS insights, career development and connections.

SSON's core pillars include:
- Conferences
- Professional GBS® Certifications
- Research & Analytics
- Digital

#SSOWeek is live right now, the biggest shared services conference in the world. All of the shared services professionals on-site are loving every minute of learning and networking.

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Data is the key to unlocking your university's full potential. 🔑

Discover how leading institutions are transforming their services at #SSOWeek! Join us for "Leveraging UniForum Data to Revolutionize University Services" and learn from industry experts 🎙️:

- Todd Gilchrist, @UAlberta
- Nicole Gower, @Macquarie_Uni
- Haseeb Kamal, NousCubane
- Chantel Laventure, @usask

They'll share proven strategies for building a strong business case, implementing #SharedServices, and driving #ContinuousImprovement.

Ready to revolutionize your campus? Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Check out the full agenda in the official Event Guide: https://t.co/EMldrWicss.

#HigherEd #DataAnalytics #UniversityServices

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No conference is complete without its amazing speakers, and the Intelligent Automation Week: Finance Transformation conference has an incredible lineup! 🎤

Get ready to hear from industry leaders like:
🔹 Molly Dausch, Global Process Owner, P2P, @zimmerbiomet
🔹 Peter Sursi, MBA, SPHR, Head of Finance Modernization, @FBI
🔹 Mythili Vellanki, Business Process Manager, Finance PMO, @netflix
🔹 Hardayal Singh, Vice President, Enterprise Architecture, @CityNational
🔹 Vipul Vohra, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Head of Business Process Excellence & Automation, @HPE
🔹 Priyanka Singhal, Associate Vice President, AI & Applied Science, @usbank

Learn, connect, and transform your finance operations. Check out the full speaker lineup to see who's driving the conversation at #IAWeek this November in Atlanta: https://t.co/tI4TgNBJSR 🚀

#FinanceAutomation #CareerGrowth #Networking

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Discover the ultimate gathering for #HigherEducation professionals in #SharedServices at #SSOWeek! 🌟 Connect with like-minded peers, share insights, and grow together in an environment dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Wondering who you might meet and network with? Take a look at our Past Attendee Snapshot to see the diverse group of professionals who joined us last year 🔍: https://t.co/voBA7Wv8D5

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Can't wait to see the @ScottMadden team in Houston for #SSOWeek!

The future of #HigherEducation starts here! 🚀

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We are proud to be a sponsor of @ssonetwork Higher Education Shared Services & Outsourcing Week! Get ready to talk all things higher ed, shared services, and innovation. Use our link and code for 20% off your registration
https://t.co/JNhNdFVySq
Code: HIGHERED24SCOTTMADDEN

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Are your finance operations ready to break free from manual processes and unleash the power of finance automation? 🚀

Join the finance community November 12 - 14 in Atlanta, GA to connect with experts, learn about cutting-edge automation tools, and transform your finance operations. Dive into sessions, network with peers, and gain actionable insights to enhance efficiency and decision-making in your organization.

The Event Guide is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know, including:
🔹 Attendee demographics and key themes
🔹 Agenda at a glance
🔹 Full speaker lineup
🔹 Networking opportunities
🔹 Professional learning credits
🔹 And so much more!

Read the #IAWeek: Finance Transformation Event Guide here: https://t.co/LB3mlfEPhM.

What are you waiting for? Grab your copy today and join your peers from @netflix, @zimmerbiomet, @bancosantander, @Yahoo, @FBI, @usbank, @Visa, @Meta, and more!

Shoutout to our wonderful Advisory Board members! Each and every one of them are pillars of this community that we lean on for endless information and to find the heart of what’s important in the #finance and #automation industries: Ian Barkin, Rameshwar Balanagu, AJ Bernstein, Curt Burghardt, Dennis Culver, Ryan Davis, Cristina Duta, Jonathan T. Hardy, CSPO, FRM, PMP, SA, Vipin Jain, Matthew Kelly, CFA, Doug Kiehl, Emmanuel Lai, LSSBB, Henry Lyles, Maxim Ioffe, Angela McKeirnan, M.S., Matthew Murphree, Anand Parankussam, Lee Patsel, Pete Persson, Amol Rajmane, Camille Ready, Brent Ruth, Priyanka Singhal, and Rahul Trivedi.

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Have you heard about this leading #HigherEducation session taking place on September 18th?

🎙️ Join Patrick McClain, Pam Gabel, and Elizabeth Cumpston during their panel “Excellence in #SharedServices - What it Looks Like and How to Achieve It.” They’ll share their personal blueprints on...

• #KPIs for success in service centers
• Communication strategies with leadership
• Soft skills for new hires

💡 Learn more about the #SSOWeek agenda here: https://t.co/KtsNr4CeDp

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We’re thrilled to share a new and insightful interview with Kellie Campbell, Chief Information Officer at @VSC_edu! 🎙️ We deep-dived into "A Guide to Mastering #SharedServices Implementation in #HigherEducation," tapping into her wealth of experience.

Key takeaways include:
🔹 Efficient Communication: Regular updates and clear governance are crucial.
🔹 Service Selection: How to identify centralized services effectively.
🔹 Crafting #SLAs: Tips for setting up robust service level agreements.
🔹 Transparency: Maintaining accountability through clear communication.
🔹 Budgeting: Strategies to align #budget with service needs.

📖 Dive into the full interview for expert insights: https://t.co/SHRu58YU5d

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We’re excited to present an enlightening interview with @pascal_bornet, an #AI expert with over 25 years of experience at @EYnews and @McKinsey!🎙️ Pascal shared his vision in his Keynote Session at the recent #IAWeek conference, exploring how businesses can thrive by mastering essential competencies.

Key takeaways include:
🔹 AI-Ready: Understanding AI's opportunities and risks.
🔹 Human-Ready: Cultivating creativity, #CriticalThinking, and social skills.
🔹 Change-Ready: Embracing agility and continuous learning.

Pascal’s compelling narrative on the intersection of AI and human skills is a must-read!

📖 Dive into his full insights here: https://t.co/yavw7OGix3

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Thinking about attending Shared Services & Outsourcing Week? We’ve got you covered with our ROI Toolkit designed to help you demonstrate the value of attending and maximize your experience. Get instant access to the ROI Toolkit now! https://t.co/vIbZfpi7oa

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We're excited to share that the Event Guide for the HR Shared Services & Outsourcing Week #HRSSOWeek conference is now available! 🎉 Inside, you’ll find everything you need to know. Access your copy now and start planning your trip to Atlanta! https://t.co/7ykAphutnX

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We’re thrilled to share an insightful interview with Turan Sahin, CEO of Allianz Services, titled "Redefining GBS in the Next 10 Years." This engaging video is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of Global Business Services. Check it out! https://t.co/n3D6Vvo5e2

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🎉Join us for HR Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (HR SSOW) taking place November 12-14 in Atlanta, GA, where current and aspiring HRSS leaders will have the opportunity to enhance, empower, and elevate their organizations. View the Agenda to learn more https://t.co/qGRLLEW83t

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SSOW's 1.5-hour Workshops are designed to equip you with the tools, insights, and strategies to elevate your #sharedservices practices and walk away from the conference with an actionable blueprint to deliver change at your organization. Learn more here- https://t.co/xHWFeTJkKn

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That's a wrap on the 2024 edition of the Intelligent Automation Week conference! 🎉

Huge thanks to everyone who attended and made this hashtag#IAWeek unforgettable. Your passion for innovation is what drives us forward!

Special shoutout to all our amazing sponsors: @automat_ai, @Auxis, @ChazeyPartners, C TWO, @Datamatics, @edge_verve, @intellectAI, @KodakAlaris, @kognitos_inc, @make_hq, Mimica, @OneStream_Soft, @ResolveSystems, @ScottMadden, @Skan_Ai, @blue_prism, @UiPath, and @WEBCON_BPS. We couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌

2024 isn't over yet! Join us in November (12 - 14) for a week dedicated to the future of hashtag#finance at Intelligent Automation: Finance Transformation. Learn more today: https://t.co/Yu1FYc2yT0 🚀

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Fresh off their victories at last night’s SSON Intelligent Automation Impact Awards, @OnityGroup_Help, Fortress Investment Group, and @ANSYS are hitting the stage at #IAWeek! 🏆🎉 They’re diving deep into the secrets behind their award-winning #automation programs.

A big thank you to our IA Week Chairman, Glen Stambone, for helping moderate this session!

Let’s get inspired and learn from the very best in automation excellence! 🚀 #SSONAwards

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🚨 The #IAWeek session we’ve all been waiting for... AI Ethics! 🚨

Industry leaders including C-Suite, VP, and Head executives from @Nasdaq, @AlaskaAir, @HP Federal, and @ChazeyPartners join the esteemed panel featuring on “Ensuring Ethical & Responsible Use of AI & Generative AI”.

🗣 David Weild IV, Lana DeMaria, Tommy Gardner, & Lee Coulter explore crucial topics including the impact of #AI on workforces and employment dynamics, strategies for fostering algorithmic fairness, #ResponsibleAI use in #healthcare, #finance, education, and more.

The audience was excited to get into the ethical complexities of AI and how we can ensure #technology serves the greater good! 🌐

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More tracks, more insights - happening at #IAWeek!

Step into the next 100 minutes of the customizable Intelligent Automation Week agenda, where attendees are set to gain invaluable knowledge across three essential categories:

🔹 Unlocking #ChangeManagement initiatives for automation with Angela McKeirnan, M.S., Vipin Jain, & Curt Burghardt.
🔹 Delving into the reality of the autonomous enterprise dream with John Jiang, PhD, Liladhar Bagad, & Sravan Kasarla.
🔹 Streamlining legacy systems for enhanced efficiency with Pooja Dewan & Manish Motiramani.

Don't miss out on these transformative sessions — join now to elevate your understanding in the #automation community! 🚀

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C-Suite insights are unfolding live at #IAWeek!

Sunil Joshi, Tommy Gardner, Vivek Goel MS, MBA from @IBM, @HP Federal, and Wellness Connection have just delved into 'The C-Suite's Perspective on the Future of #AutonomousEnterprise in the Next 5 years'.

"#AI is this next, big, massive, breakpoint change in #IT that is going to change how we work, how we live.... If you don't use it, you're going to be one of those companies that's left behind, not one of those companies that's moving forward." - Tommy Gardner

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The final day of #IAWeek has arrived, and it's time to amplify the excitement!

Yesterday was a whirlwind of insights and celebrations, including:

• The Definitive C-Suite Panel set the tone with leaders like Rameshwar Balanagu and Angela McKeirnan, M.S. paving the way for automation initiatives.
• Functional Tracks covered everything from Talent Management to #Finance, led by industry luminaries including Matthew Murphree and Claire Grosjean.
• The inaugural SSON Intelligent Automation Impact Awards crowned automation MVPs from Onity Group Inc., Fortress Investment Group, & Ansys in a historic celebration. 🏆

Today’s agenda promises even more brilliance:

• Another epic C-Suite Panel featuring IBM, HP Federal, and Wellness Connection, diving deep into the future of the #autonomous enterprise.
• Keynote by industry trailblazer Pascal BORNET, shedding light on operational, technological, and #workforce challenges, with an exclusive book signing to boot! 🎤📚
• #SSONAwards winners live on stage as they share firsthand their journey to achieving award-winning #automation programs and initiatives, and unveil what’s next on their horizon!

Now let's get into the future of automation and make waves in the industry on the last day of #IAWeek. 🚀