“Deliver that training online!” It’s easy for your boss (or their boss) to say that, but successfully converting classroom training to the virtual classroom takes work. It’s just similar enough to trick you into thinking it’s easy. But your traditional learning methodologies need a makeover if they’re going to work in the virtual classroom. Think about the best … Read More
Program Changes due to COVID-19
We are suspending the Annual Institute, originally scheduled for April 19-22 in Ocean City, MD. We are actively evaluating alternatives for the Institute and our monthly Professional Development Program.
Resilience: The Art of Failure, Recovery, and Success
In an ever-changing, uncertain work environment, resilience is a must. Optimism, a positive attitude, emotional intelligence, and the ability to embrace failure positions managers and leaders for success. The impact on mind, body, and organization is not only important, it’s measurable. When managers are able to engage in accurate self-assessment and a clear analysis of potential decisions, they are poised … Read More
Webinar: Building the Business Case for Learning and Development
It can be challenging to gain executive buy-in for an investment in talent management process and technology improvements, especially when the return may not be immediately measurable or apparent. This can be especially frustrating when the cost of doing nothing – which may be greater than the initial investment – goes unrecognized. The key is to present a meaningful, relevant … Read More
Call for Exhibitors at TOCAI20 now open!
The TOCAI20 Call for Exhibitors is now open, sign up today since space is limited!
NEW! TOC Learning Fair at the Annual Institute
TOC Learning Fair is a showcase of learning and performance support projects with a special focus on not just the projects themselves but also the results they’ve produced. This event offers you an amazing opportunity to see a wide variety of projects and talk to the designers and developers about the tools, technologies, and processes they used to build them. … Read More
Talking to Decision Makers: What to Say and How to Say It
Government employees, as protectors of the public health, are required to communicate effectively. Working under time constraints, they must present the relevant issues and challenges of a situation and the proposed next steps. They need to speak succinctly and support their conclusions with evidence, so their words will not be misinterpreted. During a high energy, interactive session, Nancy Singer, a … Read More
Find your coach at the Annual Institute
The theme this year is a nod to the Olympics, Workforce 2020: Lighting the Torch; Carrying the Flame. Just like Olympic athletes, we all can benefit from a coach who can give us tips to improve our performance. What if you could find that coach at the Annual Institute? At the 2020 Annual Institute in Ocean City we are offering … Read More
TOCAI20 Call for Proposals Deadline Extended
The Annual Institute Program Committee invites you to share tools, skills, and insights on the most timely and relevant topics regarding training in the federal government by submitting a proposal to present at the 2020 Training Officers Consortium Annual Institute. The new deadline is Friday, January 31. Don’t miss your chance to share your story, accomplish a professional development goal, … Read More
Webinar: Share your Secret Sauce By Submitting Successful Speaking Proposals
Get practical insights into writing successful conference speaking proposals, including a peek behind the scenes of TOC’s own proposal selection process.