Join us in Ocean City, MD April 30 – May 3, 2023 for our flagship event: The Annual Institute! Our theme this year is: “Catch the Wave”: From Training to Transforming: How We Can More Profoundly Serve, submitted by TOC registrant Paul Radich. The Annual Institute, sponsored by Graduate School USA, will focus on how we can transform our organizations … Read More
Plain Language and the Future of the Federal Workforce
This interactive presentation is designed to help Federal professionals understand and use Plain Writing for more powerful, effective communication, which is the foundation for strong leadership, problem-solving, collaboration, team building, and change management. Course content will strengthen effectiveness as communicators and build both executive and fundamental competencies. Learning Objectives: • Plan and organize documents that connect with audiences and yield … Read More
The New Hybrid Workplace: Getting to Win-Win
The current Hybrid Workplace is presenting a number of challenges and opportunities. Leaders and managers are navigating a myriad of work design variations and worker expectations. Getting to a win-win sweet spot that balances leadership wants and reliable performance while responding to worker satisfaction demands will require a high degree of business acumen. The pandemic 100% virtual experiment has evolved … Read More
The Reimagined Annual TOC Distinguished Service Awards Program
The Annual TOC Distinguished Service Awards Program was launched by the Training Officers Consortium in 1955 to stimulate improved government-sponsored training programs through recognition of individuals making significant contributions to the Federal training community in the areas of training, education, and career development. This year, TOC has transformed the awards program, to include many new award categories, an improved nomination … Read More
In-Person Interactive Workshop
The Training Officers Consortium’ main mission is to break down agency silos and bring training professionals together as a community to share and learn. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to work with experienced instructional designers and peers to find ways to improve virtual learning for your organization. Bring a project or training to this interactive workshop, learn from other … Read More
A “SHOT” a Day Keeps the Help Desk Away
Often employees leave formal trainings overwhelmed with too much information (TMI) or content overload. Then if not applied immediately, over 80% of that one-time-training is lost in less than a month. Simulations, if part of a formal training course, are rarely launched at the time of need. Additionally, virtual learning events suffer from ever waning attention spans, especially if they … Read More
You’ve Gone Virtual, Now What?
The year 2020 forced organizations to quickly pivot from face-to-face to virtual delivery. Some were prepared, most were not. Without having systems and procedures in place to effectively scale up, many found themselves scrambling to adapt. The year 2021 found organizations who did adapt to virtual delivery now struggle with lackluster learning due to inadequate design practices, non-skilled instructors, and … Read More
A Warm Welcome!
The TOC Executive Board is excited to welcome Shawnree Baker and Jerry Bolling to the Board! Shawnree is joining us to assist with general board responsibilities. Jerry Bolling has been elected to serve as our Treasurer Read more about Shawnree and Jerry below! Shawnree Baker Shawnree Baker is a Business Development Manager at Graduate School USA. “When I think back … Read More
DEIA: From Strategic Plan to Plan in Action
Join us for an engaging in-person experience. During this event, participants will engage with learning leaders on how to move DEIA forward as an individual contributor, manager, or learning leader. Your agency should have a DEIA strategic plan for 2022 in place. Now what? How can you play an active role in implementing the plan? What ongoing support do you … Read More
Let’s Get Social!
Let’s get social with TOC and Graduate School USA! Join us for an evening of networking with light refreshments as we reconnect in-person. Graduate School USA, a TOC sponsor, is hosting an engaging networking social at their newly renovated Washington, DC office. Check out the new space, connect with TOC friends, and make new connections! We look forward to seeing you … Read More