Watch the Recording. Download the handouts from Karen’s website. Use the code POSITIVITY to finish the download. 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 … Read More
Webinar: Tips for Converting ILT to Virtual Classroom Delivery
Due to the high demand for this webinar, TOC worked with partner Cornerstone On Demand to host the event on the Cornerstone webinar platform. Thank you, Cornerstone! Watch the Recording on the Cornerstone OnDemand website. Download the handout. [PDF] “Deliver that training online!” It’s easy for your boss (or their boss) to say that, but successfully converting classroom training to … Read More
Resilience: The Art of Failure, Recovery, and Success
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: Building the Business Case for Learning and Development
Watch the Recording. 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 … Read More
The Current State of Congress
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. This session promises to very informative, engaging and top of mind for many Federal employees as … Read More
CLO Panel: The State of Federal Training
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. The TOC Professional Development Program on Tuesday, November 12, featured three Federal CLOs: Mark Kern, Federal Trade Commission Dustin Norwood, US Patent and Trade Office Suzannah … Read More
Webinar: Beyond Ransomware and Phishing: A Leader’s Role in Creating a Cybersecurity Culture
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
How to Transform Workforce Zombie’s into Engaged Employees
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: Nurturing the Flame of Learning and Spreading Knowledge
Watch the recording. Download the slides. (.pptx) As we start the 2020 program year, we are inspired by our theme: “Workforce 2020: Igniting the Flame; Carrying the Torch.” In this first webinar of the year, we’ll look at how TOC has started igniting the flame. We’ll start with the end in mind by asking and answering some important questions: Why … Read More
Illustrating Ideas: Simple Drawings with Big Meaning
In order to “light the torch” we need a spark! This session is designed to spark ideas through simple drawings. Many people say they can’t draw, claiming, “I can’t even draw a stick figure!” But drawing is a skill everyone can learn. Best of all, it’s a skill that integrates visual, motor, and semantic information which can help you: Explain … Read More