Webinar: What Can Leaders Learn from a Cartoonist?

Virtual Event

Join us as John Kolm shows us another side to creativity at work, as well as some of his cartoons, leading us on a journey of what creativity and innovation in a government workplace really means.

The Fast-Changing Political Environment

Fort Leslie J. McNair Officers’ Club. 4th Streets, S.W., Washington, D.C., United States

Senior Fellow Josh Huder, of the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University, discusses Congress, the presidency, and American politics in 2017 and what’s in store for 2018. In this session, you will discuss: Political Environment Appropriations for FY2019 Budgeting Joshua C. Huder, Ph.D., joined the Government Affairs Institute as a Senior Fellow in 2013. He has taught courses on American ... Read More

MGM National Harbor: Leading Change in the DMV Area

Fort Leslie J. McNair Officers’ Club. 4th Streets, S.W., Washington, D.C., United States

In 2016, MGM National Harbor opened its doors in Prince George's County and introduced a new industry to the local market.  This endeavor provided 4,000 new careers and required a robust HR plan to mass hire within a short window.  Logan Gaskill, Vice President of Human Resources led this project and successfully delivered on MGM's commitment to creating opportunity for ... Read More

Webinar: How to Engage and Retain the Best and Brightest

Virtual Event

How do human resources professionals and hiring managers alike hire and retain the best and the brightest? How does government make sure that they’re staffed for the workforce of the future?

University Alliances with the Federal Government: The Learning Model in Higher Education and the Impact on the Federal Workforce

Fort Leslie J. McNair Officers’ Club. 4th Streets, S.W., Washington, D.C., United States

Curious as to how a college or university can impact your workforce? Hear from Federal Academic Alliance members who will discuss the alliance and successes that have been found with agencies throughout the Federal Government. This will be a panel discussion with Federal Academic Alliance Panelists moderated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federal Academic Alliance Program Office. The ... Read More

Exploring the Four DiSC Styles of Behavior

Fort Myer Officers' Club (Patton Hall) 214 Jackson Avenue, Ft. Myer, VA

Internal clients and customers often report that conflict, misunderstandings and interpersonal difficulties take a toll. Training is an effective resource that helps individuals overcome these challenges. Additionally, having an understanding of the DiSC assessment will also help training officers andhuman resources professionals assist clients with navigating the sometimes, choppy communication waters. Astute Training Officers recognize the need to add value ... Read More

Webinar: Social Media Smarts: How Your Social Media Presence Impacts Your Professional Persona

Virtual Event

Between Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and LinkedIn, you may use social media everyday. But have you ever considered the impact of social media on your professional career? What does you social media post say about you and your point of view on life, career, politics and a myriad of other topics? Just like drinking responsibly in social public settings ... Read More

Webinar: Handling Prickly People with Care

Virtual Event

We all encounter Prickly People - those thorny individuals whose irritating, exasperating, enraging, tiresome behaviors can wreak havoc destroying productivity and peace of mind.  This session presents various ‘prickly profiles’ (e.g., buzzer bees, back-attackers, etc.) and offers a few tips and tricks for empowering yourself to get along, make things work better, and preserve your peace in the presence of ... Read More

Inhouse or Outsourced? The Biggest Debate in Training

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

Should training be done in-house or through contractors? Join us for a lively, audience-driven Town Hall meeting to discuss the two sides.