Call for Topics - Help Define Next Generation of Government Training Summit 2012

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Permalink Reply by GovLoop on February 21, 2012 at 2:50pm

Just got this suggestion via email

Good afternoon. Two items that might fit well in Summit 2012 are 1. How to running an effective and efficient meeting and 2. Critical Conversations: Communicating when the stakes are high (and/or communicating technical information to a non-technical audience)

Permalink Reply by GovLoop on February 21, 2012 at 8:05pm

From Facebook - The concept involves participants taking an online assessment whose results show you information about your thinking and behavioral preferences. The class we teach, which can be a full or half day helps folks understand their results and how to use them to create effective and efficient organizations and teams. Really cool stuff. www.emergenetics.com

Permalink Reply by Nicholas Charney on February 22, 2012 at 10:49am

Forgot to mention this in the email Steve ... You should consider Bob Chartier from the National Manager's Community here in Canada.  More info on Bob here:

 

http://managers-gestionnaires.gc.ca/chartier-eng.asp

 

Here is a great article he wrote about storytelling:

 

http://www.vanguardcanada.com/StorytellingChartier

 

He is a friend of mine and I can get you connected to him if you'd like.  It takes some doing because he isn't all that technologically inclined.

 

Cheers

Permalink Reply by Megan Price on February 22, 2012 at 4:22pm

Here are ideas I've received via email:

- I'm sure attendees would be interested to hear in new guidance, direction out from OMB/OSTP on web strategy and policy. Also living in a reality of even smaller budgets and uncertainty, how to operate and maximize on opportunities that present.

- Do as much as you can to promote sustainability in planning and carrying out the event.You guys did such a great job with cutting edge technology and content that was relevant to the Next Gen in Gov - but how about also promoting Triple Bottom Line for Government and demonstrating your commitment to minimizing environmental impact and promoting social awareness - something many feds I believe are passionate/concerned about. 

- I teach people how to maintain balance through nutrition, physical activity, relationships, and creativity/spirituality. As a former fed I know that sometimes it's hard to feel like you can get everything you want out of a government career when many things are so restricted and you have to operate in the structure defined. I'd love to speak about how to find that balance and get the most out of your federal career while staying healthy and productive. Another thought is that I could possibly offer 30-minute health&wellness strategy sessions at the conference during breaks. 

Permalink Reply by Deb Green on February 23, 2012 at 4:51pm

Topic Suggestions -

Leading from the Front (www.leadstar.us) Including how to lead from where you are in an organization (and it doesn't have to be from the front!)

Enterprise 2.0 - How to use collaboration tools for successful mission accomplishment - this can be a panel maybe?

I thought that one of the most useful presentations was last year's "Why Congress Matters" presentation. Something similar tailored to the current climate would be beneficial.

Permalink Reply by GovLoop on February 26, 2012 at 1:34pm

Received over email

My agency only teaches new employees what they need to function, not necessarily thrive.

If I were queen for a day,  I would require:    Diversity training.  In my mind this training (preventative) would eliminate a lot of EO complaints(reactive).

                                                Supervisor training (per OPM regulations) (training for everyone, as they have the potential to be a supervisor)

                                                Upward Bound training, to teach how to navigate the system to thrive in your career

I happen to teach a class on my own, outside the federal system called “Transition Strategies”.  It was originally designed to teach senior military officers to transition to civilian life after retirement.  I’ve also developed a class on supervisory responsibilities.

Permalink Reply by Kathleen Smith on February 27, 2012 at 8:25am

In the Career area, how about Speed Networking: How to Network to Advance Your Career. A session with instruction and then actually doing. Many times people know how to network online, and how to develop friends, but critical to know how to move this to more professional networking for career search and development. 

Permalink Reply by GovLoop on February 27, 2012 at 9:45am

From an email:

Next Gen should understand that regardless of whether they are a cyber professional or not – there is a level of digital literacy (beyond awareness of cybersecurity, understanding the importance of the underpinning of your daily communication, acquisition, and way of doing business.  For example, every CEO receives daily briefings on their production statistics, financial health, etc – but do they receive a daily briefing on the health of their IT Network (to include how much intellectual property may have been at risk, not to mention financials). 

Permalink Reply by John Lucien Grillo on February 27, 2012 at 1:04pm

Have you already filled out your speaker/presenter lists for the conference?

I think that a session on emerging careers in the Federal Government would be excellent. I'm a Facility Specialist, which is a career that I never considered in college, but it utilizes a great deal of business, technological, and project management skills that many NextGen professionals possess. In light of efforts such as the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010 many of the professional organizations that focus on Facility Management are presenting their developmental strategies and certifications as models that government employees can follow to excel in the field.

I'd be willing to speak on this topic. Just get in touch with me.

Permalink Reply by GovLoop on February 27, 2012 at 3:15pm

Feedback from phone:

-Presentation tips
-Interview tips

-Resume tips

"Last year I noticed all the presenters had very few words and were mostly pictures.  I found it was more entertaining and let me focus my energy on the speaker not the slides.  Thus, I changed my presentation style at work to show more pictures and less bullets" - GSA Early Employee Program Participant

Permalink Reply by GovLoop on February 27, 2012 at 3:17pm

Email:

Steve, I think these younger employees need training in decision making skills.  Young people now are quick to look to the internet for all the answers.  The web is a good tool to gather information but it should not make your decision for you.  They need to learn to figure some things out on their own.  Believe it or not, you can't believe everything you read on the internet. 

Permalink Reply by John Lucien Grillo on February 27, 2012 at 4:10pm

Sound decision making comes from experience. The problem shouldn't be framed around the fact that young people are going online to make decisions, it should be centered on how to follow best-practices or how to gain the experience necessary to make effective decisions. The web is a great resource, but nothing can beat being empowered by your employer. Empowerment is training and experience, combined with an authority to make decisions. I'd say both older employees and younger employees could benefit from a session that merges these two aspects.

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