TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Fall Conference Oct 22^nd – 24 Naples FL

Morning WORKSHOP MONDAY THE 22ND
CatMan 101: Training &Development to Strengthen Your Practice – PART 1

8 - 9 Data Sources Overview
DATA Solutions by Design, Sue Nicholls,   President

Sightline Consulting, Aaron Simmons, President
What different data sources are available in the market?  How are they collected?  Where do I find them?  This workshop identifies the four basic data sources available in the consumer packaged goods industry, how they are derived, and ’watch-outs’ and strengths of each data source.

9 - 10 Moving from Practical to Strategic Analysis
DATA Solutions by Design, Sue Nicholls,   President

Sightline Consulting, Aaron Simmons, President
As a Category Management analyst, are you more of a data resource (someone who knows how to pull lots of data), or a strategic analytical resource (someone who provides breakthrough  insights) in your organization? This workshop will give you some ideas and techniques to start moving from the tactical to the strategic.

10:30—12   Dare to Test!  Assess your CatMan Skills
Testing Session One:  Core Analytic Skills for Sales Professionals
Delta Associates, Steve Gerst, Principal
What analytical skills are most crucial for creating data-driven sales analyses that add value to retailers?  In this workshop you will test your knowledge.  Results will be provided confidentially to each individual.

Afternoon WORKSHOP
CatMan 101: Training &Development to Strengthen Your Practice – PART 2

1 -2  Efficient Assortment
DATA Solutions by Design, Sue Nicholls,   President

Sightline Consulting, Aaron Simmons, President
Have you ever done an efficient assortment project?  How long did it take you?  Did you get wins from it?  This workshop gives you insights into how to complete assortment projects that get results, and are easy for retailers to make decisions on.

2 - 3 Excel Lifesavers
DATA Solutions by Design, Sue Nicholls,   President

Sightline Consulting, Aaron Simmons, President
Do you use Excel on a regular basis?  Do you know you could be using it more effectively, but don’t have the time to figure out how?  This workshop will give you some tips on things like getting rid of duplicate rank numbers, reducing the need for pivot tables by using array formulas, and quick tips on creating amazing spreadsheets.