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November 2018
Webinar: Confessions of a Millennial in the Federal Government
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash People tend to think selfies, Snapchat, Instagram, instant promotion expectations, constant need for feedback and immediacy when they think about millennials. There might be some research out there that supports some of those views. However, we also know that technology is having a big impact on the workforce as a whole—changing the way we all approach work and integrate it into our lives. So, are those characteristics limited to millennials that are in our Federal…
Find out more »December 2018
Elevating Consciousness in the Nation’s Capital: A Local Experiment with Global Intention
What can learning & development professionals do to create a flourishing workplace? What can the learning and development community do to address the needs and help elevate consciousness in the workplace towards flourishing?
Find out more »January 2019
The State of the Congress and Political Impacts on the Federal Workforce in 2019 and Beyond
With the swirl of headlines and the churn among senior political appointees across all Departments and Agencies, Government employees find it sometimes difficult to remain focused on accomplishing their work and striving towards achieving their agency’s mission. Federal employees must remain apolitical at work, but certainly the changing political landscape can impact them in their day to day.
Find out more »Webinar: Share your Secret Sauce By Submitting Successful Speaking Proposals
Remember that last time you had a great feeling at the end of a project? Do you have a great story to tell about overcoming the odds to deliver a course? Do you have some secret sauce that will help others be successful? There is someone, somewhere who can benefit from your experience and insights. Conferences and webinars are the easiest way to get the word out, and you should be sharing your hard-won know-how. This session will give practical…
Find out more »February 2019
Design Thinking for Personal Transformation
Are you struggling with an important professional or personal goal? Whether you are seeking to break old habits or create new career opportunities – change can seem elusive. In this immersive session, we explore the psychology that underpins the universal tendency to resist change and design strategies to catalyze your desired personal transformation. By leveraging successful techniques and approaches from design thinking, adaptive leadership and adult learning, we help you identify, test, and challenge the assumptions that may be holding…
Find out more »Webinar: Don’t Get Left Behind
Whether you work in the public sector, private sector, academia, or are an entrepreneur, you have to be at the top of your game to be successful! In order to be a trusted advisor and recognized as an expert in your field, you have to continuously grow. You are only as good as your knowledge and skills. Take charge of your professional development by creating a comprehensive four-part plan and learn over 20 no-cost ways to continue to be the…
Find out more »March 2019
Brand You – For the Leader in You!
Everyone wants a promotion sooner or later in their career. Lots of federal employees have become "content" on the job and really reduced themselves down to just the status quo. Why is it that some employees climb the ladder of success much faster than others? It's not just about your resume or how well you interview anymore. Branding plays a very important role in this process, but are most employees aware of their own brand? Brand You will provide that…
Find out more »April 2019
Not Enough Time, Too Much Technology, and No Real Relationships
Have we thought much about time in the digital age? What about its impact on relationships? How about technology? Does tweeting, facebook, etc equate to face-to-face exchange? What about when you combine all three? Do they sum up to engagement? This session discusses the complex interplay of these dynamics on human behavior, trust, and compassion with practical tips on how to manage human relationships in an increasingly non-human world. This program covers topics in the Leadership Development track. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)…
Find out more »May 2019
Dealing with People Who Drive You Crazy
A study at the Carnegie Foundation indicated that 15% of financial and career success can be attributed to technical competence, while 85% is due to good interpersonal skills. It is more than probable that just about every employee is profoundly competent and what he/she is doing for the organization. I am focused on the 85%...the human capital aspect of success. We all are different. Some of us are thinkers, others are doers, some are passive, and still others are aggressive.…
Find out more »June 2019
June Annual Awards Event
Annual TOC Distinguished Service Awards Event
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