While no one really likes conflict, constructive disagreements can lead to productive and innovative problem solving. But first, you have to be willing to deal with conflict head on. Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday Dec. 19, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn strategies for empowering your team to disagree with purpose, and stop avoiding difficult conversations.

The Biden administration has made diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) part of its Presidential Management Agenda and released guidance on implementing DEIA internally and in acquisition. However, that policy focus is only half the equation. Now agencies are left to create their own DEIA implementation strategies. Join us online Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from experts about how to apply th...

Acquisition Training for the Real World Fall FY24 When: October 30, 2023 to November 13, 2023 from 1 – 2 pm ET / 10 – 11 am PT Why: Become an expert on GSA’s tools and digital services and how they can help improve your acquisitions Gain skills to improve the government’s buying power and reduce contract duplication Learn about GSA’s efforts to make it easier to find and acquire products, services, and solutions t...

NCMA will host its final Government Contract Management Symposium and send it off with a flourish this November 6-7th in Bethesda, MD. The GCMS theme, Strong Foundation, Endless Opportunities, honors NCMA’s legacy and continued role as the one-of-a-kind neutral forum where government and industry buyers and sellers connect over the opportunities and challenges that shape our way forward. What to Expect?GCMS will focus on front-of-mind to...

NextGen Virtual Summit: Skill Sets for the Modern Public Servant Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT – 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT Registration is open to everyone and there is no fee to register or attend. Attendees can earn up to 5 CPE credits.

Raise your hand if you have ever worked in a toxic workplace? Here are a few signs, if you are unsure: slow, incomplete, or non-existent communication; private, gossip-fueled side conversations; piling on work; etc. The real question then becomes, what do you do about it? Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from a government expert about how to deal with a toxic workplace.

Learn real-world cyber security skills from top industry experts during SANS Network Security 2023 (September 6-11, PT). Join us Live Online or in Las Vegas, NV to experience interactive training with hands-on labs, practice your skills during NetWars Tournaments, and network with your peers in real time. SANS Network Security 2023 Features Courses In-Person or Live Online Core, DFIR, and Grid NetWars Tournaments on Sep 9 & 10 (In-Person O...

According to a 2021 report by Mind Share Partners, a significant 76% of U.S. workers reported experiencing at least one symptom of a mental health condition. This means that three out of four of your colleagues may be struggling with a mental health challenge. Additionally, the average person spends 90,000 hours of their life working, underscoring the critical importance of promoting and navigating mental health awareness in the workplace. Joi...

Do you think of innovation as a lightbulb turning on, that “aha” moment that changes everything? That can happen, but often innovation is a lot less dramatic: It’s the small tweaks, tech improvements, and process changes that are truly transformative. Join us online Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn from government and industry leaders about how they define and put innovation into practice.

Building Mission Resilience in Preparation for Emergencies June 28, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 pm EST Learn More and Register at: gsa.gov/event Find more FAST events at: FAST Monthly Conference Series CLPs: Up to 3 Continuous Learning Points Who should attend: Current and prospective Agency Partners and Industry Partners. GSA’s 2023 Federal Acquisition Service Training (FAST) Virtual Conference Series continues on June 28! Join experts from GSA, D...