The President issued an Executive Order (EO) on March 17, 2017 which emphasizes the need to maximize employee performance by better managing poor performance and conduct and ensuring transparency in the Performance Improvement Process (PIP). This Potomac Forum Training Workshop for Government will provide information for Agency Executives, Managers and Staff to meet the long term requirements for workforce accountability and performance manag...

The Government Contractors Association's (GCA) mission is to educate, facilitate, and advocate for business owners seeking government contracts. Over $500 BILLION is awarded annually in government contracts and 23% of it is allocated towards small business owners. Are you ready to learn the steps to start winning contracts? Learning "governese" (the language of government contracting) to become a successful government contractor can take years...

Are you interested in learning how leading federal agencies use powerful analytics to visualize and analyze data? Join us for a free hands-on analytics workshop to find out how! In this session, you’ll learn how to build sophisticated data-driven dashboards and reports, similar to those NASA, the U.S. Postal Service, and DoD agencies use in their day-to-day operations. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to: Import dat...

SANS is the most trusted source for information security training in the world. Find out why at SANS Chicago 2017 (August 21-26). All SANS instructors are real-world practitioners, and their experience adds unparalleled value to your training.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training: Distinguish yourself as an information security leader by preparing for your GIAC Certification. Network with like-minded securi...

If you go "off label" with advertising and promotion, FDA's hammer can hit hard and seemingly out of the blue. Advertising and promotion for devices is weak and lacks legal clarity. For drugs, the regulations are prescriptive and guidance documents clamp down on nuances. Marketing and regulatory affairs departments must collaborate to avoid the hammer and penalties of FDA. The roadblock, however is that marketing managers and regulatory affair...

The Government Contractors Association's (GCA) mission is to educate, facilitate, and advocate for business owners seeking government contracts. Over $500 BILLION is awarded annually in government contracts and 23% of it is allocated towards small business owners. Are you ready to learn the steps to start winning contracts? Learning "governese" (the language of government contracting) to become a successful government contractor can take years...

Be better prepared for cyber-attacks and data breaches. At SANS New York City 2017 (August 14-19), we offer training with applicable tools and techniques for effective cyber security practices. Gain the skills and tools you need to win the battle against the wide range of cyber adversaries who want to harm your environment.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training: Distinguish yourself as an information securit...

As cyber security threats change daily and attacks become more aggressive, SANS helps you stay ahead of the curve by providing unique, hands-on immersion training you can implement the day you return to work. SANS Salt Lake City 2017 (August 14-19), you will learn new skills to help you better anticipate security risks and quickly mitigate them.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training: Distinguish yourself as...

The final version of ISO 13485:2016 is now available and companies should be planning their implementation. There are significant changes from the earlier version; they will require major modifications to the Quality Management System (QMS). The new version has better alignment with FDA's QSR, but there are still major differences that create issues for effective QMS implementation. This workshop covers the differences from the 2003 version to...

The Government Contractors Association's (GCA) mission is to educate, facilitate, and advocate for business owners seeking government contracts. Over $500 BILLION is awarded annually in government contracts and 23% of it is allocated towards small business owners. Are you ready to learn the steps to start winning contracts? Learning "governese" (the language of government contracting) to become a successful government contractor can take years...