How to Transform Workforce Zombie’s into Engaged Employees

The City Club of Washington DC 555 13th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Have you ever been, or have you seen, a zombie in the workforce? According to Gallup, approximately two-thirds of the US workforce is not engaged. Simply put, these employees are going through the motions. They are not inspired to bring their best to their jobs and often their lives. The impact on organizations is felt through lost productivity, increased turnover, ... Read More

Webinar: Beyond Ransomware and Phishing: A Leader’s Role in Creating a Cybersecurity Culture

Virtual Event

Watch the recording. Download the slides. (.pptx) We live in a digital world where adversaries are constantly seeking ways to exploit vulnerabilities, cybersecurity initiatives don't always produce return on investment, "when" rather than "if" is why incident response teams are a necessary, and insider threats challenge our ability to safeguard our organization's critical assets. In this session, learn why leaders ... Read More

CLO Panel: The State of Federal Training

The City Club of Washington DC 555 13th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

A Chief Learning Officer (CLO) is the highest-ranking corporate officer in charge of learning management.  CLOs may be experts in corporate or personal training, with degrees in education, instructional design, business or similar fields. Join us at the Professional Development Program on Tuesday, November 12, where you will meet and hear from our guest CLO panelists: Dr. Vicki Brown, Department ... Read More

Upward Bullying in the Workplace

The City Club of Washington DC 555 13th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Upward bullying (UB) is not new to the lexicon of harassment in the workplace. It is often misunderstood and unrecognizable as a viable term and construct under the harassment banner by the masses. For instance, some men and many women described to their loved ones a sickening feeling they experienced in the workplace at the hands of an unrequested love ... Read More

The Current State of Congress

The City Club of Washington DC 555 13th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

  In this Professional Development Session, join Dr. Joshua Huder, Senior Fellow of the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University, as he discusses Congress, the presidency, its effects on the Federal workforce and American politics in 2019 and what’s in store for 2020 and beyond.  Josh joined the Government Affairs Institute as a Senior Fellow in 2013. He has taught courses on ... Read More

Webinar: Building the Business Case for Learning and Development

Virtual Event

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

Resilience: The Art of Failure, Recovery, and Success

The City Club of Washington DC 555 13th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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: Tips for Converting ILT to Virtual Classroom Delivery

Virtual Event

    “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

**POSTPONED** 2020 Annual Institute

April 19-22, 2020 at the Clarion Fountainebleau in Ocean City, MD The 2020 Annual Institute is postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Read the message from the TOC Executive Board for more information.    

Webinar: Enhancing Stress Resiliency

Virtual Event

Successful agencies are optimistic and realistic during a crisis. Encouraging stress resilience and stress management practices can greatly help agency employees move from a place of fear to growth. In this interactive and engaging online program, Karen Snyder offers insights, 8 daily practices, and an accountability system, adapted from the work on happiness by Lori Santos, PhD, at Yale University. ... Read More