Join us on July 28 and 29 for a virtual learning event for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officers (or those doing the work without the title), and local government professionals interested in ideas and institutions to deepen strategies, shape actions, and create solutions. This two-day event will take deep dives on everything equity from allocations to zones where attendees can expect inspiration and encouragement to move from discourse to...

Registration is Full Southern Grants Forum - The Conference for Grants Management - is the region’s premier grants training conference. You and fellow grants professionals will learn about the key requirements for managing awards and the latest developments affecting grant-funded organizations and the future of grants management. Session topics include: Uniform Guidance, Cost principles, Fiscal management, GASB update, Human Resources, I...

There's more to launching transformation than determining scope, schedule and budget. Because most leaders do not think about setting up the very conditions needed for their transformations to succeed. Identifying, establishing and sustaining the factors and circumstances that will generate their success is a powerful strategy, starting with launch. Why repeat your old mistakes? Many leaders announce their change initiatives, delegate it to a...

Even in the face of radical change, breakthroughs are possible for the thriving of the planet and all people. This free webinar is specifically designed for leaders in government: departments, bodies, institutions, agencies at federal, state / provincial, regional and municipal levels. Managers, Directors, Deputy Ministers/secretaries are invited to grasp the breadth and depth of transformational possibility. Which key paradigms must governme...

Branding Lab: Capability Statement, Brief, Website This week’s lab is set up to help you create an image that is attractive to government buyers. Feel free to submit any marketing materials you have for review. LAB TOPIC: What is Branding Why do you need government friendly marketing materials? What is different between branding in the government market compared to the commercial market Should you create your own marketing pieces? What i...

BUILD TRUST AND CUSTOMER AFFINITY WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Whether you’re new to business development, you’re in a capture or supporting role, or you’re a seasoned professional, this course is for you. You will learn how to differentiate yourself by creating meaningful connections with customers and stakeholders. Secure Your Seat If You Are: Concerned about being perceived as “that” salesperson, a beltway band...

Indoor rock climbing social for Federal humans of all levels of experience! Join me and my co-host Anna Urman (contract data geek, former PTAC director, and now State Department insider) to reach for the top -- literally -- and have a blast! We welcome folks of all abilities and levels, from first-timers to the most experienced climbers. Thinking, "I've never done this!"? You're not alone! Come try and see if you like it!(Been away a while? Le...

You can't separate your emotions from the work you do, and neither can anyone else. That's why emotional intelligence (EI) is critical to your success on the job. EI is the ability to understand, use and manage your emotions, and to connect with the emotions of others. Join GovLoop and NextGen on Tuesday, June 21 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to hear from a government leader about how EI can help relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize wi...

Applying an equity lens to program data, one of the most surprising realizations is that each and every program offered has an opportunity to be transformed, reimagined, and evolved to increase equity. Layering on that program data, program insights capture the knowledge and ideas of your organization providing a pathway to action. Although the equity goals of various organizations are different, they all share a vision for change, which is a...

Hosted annually since 1999, the Government Performance Summit (GPS) is the annual performance management event for the Federal, State & Local government organizations. The Summit is led by speakers from upper echelons of the Executive and Legislative branches, subject matter experts in Federal, State and Local space as well as industry leaders well versed in implementing increased efficiencies, and improved processes with quantitative res...