You asked and we listened! We want you to be our guest on Tuesday, December 8. Join us for a fun-filled event to catch up with our TOC family. More details coming soon. For now, register to reserve your seat!
Authentic Leadership in a Context of Crisis
We each have an inner sense that tells us when we are experiencing authenticity, integrity, and congruency. However, that inner knowing can become clouded and distorted by fear. How can leaders provide assurance and confidence to move forward and through a crisis without false promises or blaming and shaming others to provide the the temporary security others may be seeking? … Read More
Message from the TOC Chair, Trina Petty
Dear TOC Registrants and Friends, The Training Officers Consortium (TOC) Executive Board is continuously tracking the shifting news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the various authorities’ guidance. As a result of the current situation and out of an abundance of safety for our TOC family, we have made the decision to pivot to an entirely virtual program year, to include … Read More
Managing Teams in a Remote Environment
In a world where the pandemic has forced distance between us; beyond Zoom fatigue (it’s real!) and ad hoc telework agreements; past the technology hurdles and the internet bottlenecks; out at the end of the fiber optic cable is your team. Managing a team in the old world was hard enough. What about now when you don’t get the social … Read More
Professional Etiquette in a Virtual World
We’ve all been thrown into the virtual meeting world, ready or not. But what does virtual professional etiquette look like? Rather than figure this out through trial and error, we’re going to review some good ideas with TOC Registrant Dina Nance. The problem this workshop will solve is the unprofessional, unorganized and lack of preparation associated with leading or attending … Read More
October Newsletter is Live!
As the seasons change, we learn to adjust to the falling leaves, cooler weather, and shorter days, among many other things. At TOC, we’re making changes to ensure our registrants can fully benefit from our program year! In the October newsletter you will find more information on the changes coming your way this year. Interested in supporting TOC? Read our spotlight on a … Read More
Canceled—Roundtable: Moving from Diversity and Inclusion to Equity and Belonging- Presentation
The Training Officers Consortium (TOC) is making a program adjustment in light of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s memo issued 10/2/2020 which indicated that OPM must review and approve all training related to diversity and inclusion before they are used, even if those materials have been utilized in the past. Therefore, the TOC Roundtable scheduled for Tuesday, October 6th … Read More
Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable Canceled
In light of the U. S. Office of Personnel Management’s memo issued 10/2/20 regarding training related to diversity and inclusion, the Training Officers Consortium (TOC) has decided to cancel the Roundtable scheduled for Tuesday, October 6th “Moving from Diversity & Inclusion to Equity & Belonging.” We recognize we service the Federal government and understand this program may cause a conflict … Read More
Virtual Vitality! Crowd-sourcing for resilience.
This year has changed the way we live, work, and generally interact with others. We have all experienced some level of increased virtual connection over the past few months and we are learning to pivot with the change. Join us on September 22, 2020 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) for an interactive discussion where you will have the opportunity … Read More
Who Moved My Classroom? Going Completely Virtual for Government Trainers
Are you one of the hundreds of government trainers who had to shift all their training online in just a few weeks? Are you facing the challenge of helping your staff create and deliver virtual training? Are you learners suffering from “Zoom fatigue?” Dr. Bill Brantley, longtime government learning and development professional, will help you navigate the new reality of … Read More