In 2009, we added the following sessions, workshops and networking opportunities to the program to ensure that the In-HOWse Designer Conference was more enriching and relevant than ever before:

Post-Conference Wrap-Up
We’ve made it easier than ever for you to share Conference tips when you return to the office, with session hand-outs, mp3s and the brand-new post-con "Talk Radio Show" with Jeni Herberger that will ensure you get the most out of your In-HOWse experience. Click here for details!

Pre-Conference Workshops 
Attendees could add a Pre-Conference workshop to their In-HOWse experience and choose between two topics that were essential to boosting their skills and getting their department the respect it deserves!

Establishing Value: Instituting a Charge-Back System with Jeni Herberger
Now more than ever, it’s absolutely crucial that your creative department proves its worth within the corporate structure. Businesses everywhere are looking for ways to maximize profits, which often means slashing expenses. So how will you ensure your design team stays off the chopping block? The answer may be easier than you think: You need to set up a charge-back system that will allow you to add bottom-line value to your department’s existence. In this must-attend session, corporate trainer Jeni Herberger will walk you through the entire process from start to finish. You know your team’s talented and profitable—now prove it!

Leveraging Your Behavioral Assets to Achieve Your Goals with John Ranalleta
Have you ever wondered why you have wonderful working relationships with some people, and not-so-great relationships with others? Using The Predictive Index® Survey, management consultant John Ranalleta will shed some light on the subject of you—with uncanny accuracy. Throughout the workshop, you’ll get insight into your own personal work needs, risk orientation, motivation, communication style and mode of operation. Plus, you'll receive specific advice on improving your key business relationships with managers, subordinates and co-workers alike.


Creative Collaboration Workshop with Dyana Valentine
During this workshop with private consultant Dyana Valentine, you were invited to do what you do best: help a peer find a creative solution to a challenge. Yes, it’s a networking activity—but a fun one! You met other designers committed to doing what they do better, and also learned how to make and maintain connections that will help you achieve your goals and thrive in-house.