2023 Annual Institute Call for Proposals 1. Session InformationSelect the type of session for this proposal.(Required) Education Session Case Study Case Study Partner(Required) Session Delivery(Required)There will be both in person and virtual concurrent sessions. Please indicate your preference below. The sessions will not be hybrid. Instead they will be presented to only those in person OR only to those online but not both. This allows the presenter to focus on one audience only. In person only Virtual only Either Title for your session? (Max character count: 150)(Required)TIP: Make it catchy as well as informative. It is helpful to have a title that is clear about what topics, techniques, and/or approaches your session will cover. That can help it attract the right audience as well as assist attendees who choose sessions based on the title alone. EXAMPLE: A Crash Course on Designing for Any Virtual Classroom Annual Institute Theme(Required)Choose the Training Officers Consortium Track with which your proposal best aligns. If you would like to learn more about the TOC tracks aligned with the theme this year. Personal transformation Training/Program transformation Organizational transformation TOC AI Theme Examples Personal transformation(e.g., career planning, enhance skills/skill building, coaching - showing up as your best self, leadership skills) Training/Program transformation(e.g., building a training program, evaluation, and measurement, transitioning from in-person to virtual, developing a training strategy) Organizational transformation(e.g., influencing others, coaching, development programs, ROI, meeting organizational needs) ECQ Alignment(Required)Choose one or more Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) with which your proposal aligns. Leading Change Leading People Results Driven Business Acumen Building Coalitions If you have any questions about ECQs, please review OPM's Executive Core Qualifications website.2. Session DescriptionRemember, conference attendees will be relying on the info you provide here to determine if they want to attend your session, so be descriptive! Be sure to write with the attendee in mind, such as using sentences starting with phrases like "You will...".Describe the challenge or problem that this session addresses: (Max character count: 750)(Required)TIP: Your answer here should paint a picture of the issue your session is addressing. FOR AN EXAMPLE REVIEW THE DRAFT SUBMISSION FORM.The next two questions are the most important ones when it comes to how we evaluate your proposal. Be sure to include as much specific detail here as you can about the strategies, approaches, concepts, tools, and technologies you plan to cover so we can best understand your vision for the full length of the session. Describe how the session will provide a solution for attendees. (Max character count: 750)(Required)TIP: This section is where you should focus your energy. Let the attendees know the details of your solution/approach and what's special about your angle on this topic. (Our attendees love details, so the more spoilers you give them about the specific content you'll be covering the better!) FOR AN EXAMPLE REVIEW THE DRAFT SUBMISSION FORM.Identify the Learning Objectives for your session.(Required)Learning Objectives are what differentiates a presentation from an education session. TIP: This is also your opportunity to expand upon any strategies, techniques, and/or skills you touched on in the previous two questions. FOR AN EXAMPLE REVIEW THE DRAFT SUBMISSION FORM. Complete the sentence, "In this session, you will learn:"* (Maximum of 6) Add Remove3. AvailabilityThe conference is held through the following dates: Monday, May 1 – Wednesday, May 3, 2023Indicate your availability(Required) I am available to speak on any of the conference dates May 1-3, 2022 I have a conflict with one or more of those dates Select the day(s) you are NOT AVAILABLE to speak I am not available to speak on Monday, May 1 (Main conference day 1) I am not available to speak on Tuesday, May 2 (Main conference day 2) I am not available to speak on Wednesday, May 3 (Main conference day 3) 4. Presenter InformationWe evaluate these proposals based in part on the presenters. Requesting a speaker swap after the session is selected to be on the program is at the conference organizer's discretion and may result in the cancellation of the session.Presenter Name(Required)Please include all required contact information for each speaker and ensure that email addresses are kept up todate. Email will be the primary method of communication. First Last Title(Required) Email(Required)We will use this email address to communicate with you. Agency, Institution, or Company Name(Required)Please spell out any acronyms or abbreviations. PhonePlease enter the phone number you would like us to use if we need to communicate with you.Are you a current TOC Registrant?(Required) Yes, I am currently registered. No, I am not currently registered. Have you presented to TOC before?(Required)New presenters may be asked to submit a short video in a second round of reviews. Yes, I have presented to TOC in the past. No, this is my first presentation with TOC. Have you presented on this topic before?(Required) Yes No Social MediaPlease list your social media information so we can connect with you! (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)PhotoIf selected, we will include a headshot-style photo in the newsletter, website, and/or the Annual Institute conference app. Please upload your preferred professional .JPG or .PNG image file, no larger than 2MB.Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 2 MB.Presenter Biography (Max character count: 500)(Required)This bio should highlight career or educational experiences, awards, etc. Do not describe your organization's products or services. This text will appear in our newsletter and/or program so be creative.Will there be a co-presenter in this session?(Required)If there is a co-presenter, you will see fields below to enter their contact information. Yes No 4a. Co-Presenter InformationPlease include all required contact information and ensure the email address is kept up to date. Email will be the primary method of communication.Co-Presenter Name(Required) First Last Title(Required) Co-Presenter Email(Required) Agency, Institution, or Company Name(Required)Please spell out any acronyms or abbreviations. Is your co-presenter a current TOC Registrant?(Required) Yes, I am currently registered. No, I am not currently registered. Has your co-presenter presented to TOC before?(Required)New presenters may be asked to submit a short video in a second round of reviews. Yes, I have presented to TOC in the past. No, this is my first presentation with TOC. Has your co-presenter presented on this topic before?(Required) Yes No Social MediaPlease list your social media information so we can connect with you! (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)PhotoIf selected, we will include a headshot-style photo in the newsletter, website, and/or the Annual Institute conference app. Please upload your preferred professional .JPG or .PNG image file, no larger than 2MB.Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 2 MB.Co-Presenter Biography (Max character count: 500)(Required)This bio should highlight career or educational experiences, awards, etc. Do not describe your organization's products or services. This text will appear in our newsletter and/or program so be creative. 5. Speaker and Presentation PoliciesThe proposal you are about to submit is for the TOC 2023 Annual Institute, to be held May 1-3, 2023 at Ocean City Fontainebleau, Ocean City, MD. All proposals are subject to The Training Officers Consortium’s speaker and presentation policies, and your submission of this proposal assumes agreement with those policies. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at institute@trainingofficers.org. Consent(Required) I have read and agree to The Training Officers Consortium's Annual Institute policies for speakers and presentations.
