This article outlines what to consider while preparing for your Together training/kick-off event. Get excited to formally introduce Together to your users!

The most common format for a kick-off event is a deck presented by your Admin team, with the option of inviting the Together team to present a live demo of the program and answer any platform related questions. We recommend allocating an hour for this event and typically see the session breakdown as follows: internal presentation (30 mins), Together-led training and demo (20 mins), Q&A (10 mins).

We recommend that your presentation includes the following:

• Timeline: details on when the program begins and when it ends
• Session expectations: how many sessions are each match expected to complete
• Participation criteria: ensure users know who is eligible to participate in the program
• The “what’s in it for me”: demonstrate the value of participating in the program by highlighting what users stand to gain (e.g. knowledge, expertise, new perspectives)
• Tie it into organization strategy/context: give users the company-level context for the program. Is the program connected to a new initiative, a specific strategic goal, a mentorship pillar?

Be prepared to respond to the following FAQs (feel free to include your responses in your presentation, as needed):

• Does my manager know? Should I let them know?
• Can I tell other employees about the program? Can I invite/encourage others to join?
• What if it turns out that my mentor/mentee is not a good fit?
• What can we expect after this program ends?
• Will participating in this program help me earn a promotion?

For enterprise and professional customers, Together offers a live demo that includes the following:

• How to book sessions
• How to leave session feedback
• How to view/edit agendas
• How to edit your profile and program responses
• How to view your badge/certificate 

If you’re curious about learning more about how to run an engaging kick-off event, reach out to your Account team!