CSAA

Fall Operations Management Seminar
October 3-5, 2004
San Antonio, TX

Sponsored by CSAA
Hosted by United Central Control
General Seminar Sponsor: GE MAS

Tuesday's luncheon sponsor: ABM Data Systems

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Theme: Focus on Training-Developing a Central Station Core Curriculum

Sunday, October 3, 2004

4:00pm– 6:00pm

Proprietary Central Station Meeting - Guest Speaker: Stan Martin, SIAC
6:00pm – 7:00pm Informal Networking Hour

Monday, October 4, 2004

8:00am – 8:30am Introductions: Pam Petrow, Vector Security
8:30am – 10:30am

Creating a Training Program: Terri Walker, Dice Corp.

  • Design
  • Execution
  • Trainee Evaluations
10:30am – 10:45am Break
10:45am – 12:00pm

Supervisor Training: Anna Tate, AutoZone

  • Maintaining Positive Morale
  • Recognizing Excellence
12:00pm – 1:15pm

Lunch Roundtables:

  • #1 VoIP – Impact on Central Stations: Sascha Kylau, Sur-Gard
  • #2 Reducing False Alarms: Stan Martin, SIAC
  • #3 New Hire Screening Methods/Interviewing: Lisa Laboda, Vector Security
  • #4 Effective Techniques to Improve Customer Service: Fred Lock, Universal Atlantic Systems
  • #5 Technical Support from the Central Station: Carey McNeme, Network Multifamily
1:15pm – 2:15pm

Supervisor Training (cont.)

  • Overcoming Operator Complacency: Lisa Laboda, Vector Security
2:15pm – 2:30pm Break
2:30pm – 5:00pm

Supervisor Training (cont.)

  • Dealing with Difficult Staff: Ty Davis, Southwest Dispatch
  • Legal Considerations (HIPAA, Hostile Work Environment, etc): : Pam Petrow, Vector Security

Tuesday, October 5, 2004

8:00am – 10:00am

Creating and Operator Training Program: Joe Miskulin, State Farm

  • Job Descriptions – Setting Expectations
  • Company Orientation - Policies & Procedures
  • Industry Overview
  • Industry Lingo
10:00am – 10:15am Break
10:15am – 12:30pm Host Tour – United Central Control: Theresa Gonzales
12:30pm – 1:30pm
SPONSOR: ABM Data Systems

Lunch Roundtables

  • #1 VoIP – Impact on Central Stations: Sascha Kylau, Sur-Gard
  • #2 Reducing False Alarms: Stan Martin, SIAC
  • #3 New Hire Screening Methods/Interviewing: Lisa Laboda, Vector Security
  • #4 Effective Techniques to Improve Customer Service: Fred Lock, Universal Atlantic Systems
  • #5 Technical Support from the Central Station: Carey McNeme, Network Multifamily
1:30pm – 2:30pm

Operator Training (cont.)

  • Alarm Signals/Events and SOPs: TBA
2:30pm – 2:45pm Break
2:45pm – 4:00pm

Operator Training (cont.)

  • Verification Techniques and False Alarm Reduction: Stan Martin, SIAC

 


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