Summer can be tricky when it comes to carving out time for professional development. Between tackling your regular duties, juggling summer vacation schedules, and the ongoing obligations in your personal life, you might wonder if there’s any time for career growth.

Good news – there is! We’ve got our July plans in place for professional development and once you register, you will receive a recording to watch when you have time. So sit back, relax, grab a cool beverage and press play – it’s never been easier to learn something new.

How to Get Security Compliance Under Control

With increasing cybersecurity threats, agencies are trying to figure out the best way to move forward. To do that, agencies are tasked with meeting an increasing number of stringent cybersecurity regulations to mitigate risk and improve cyber posture.

Join us online Thursday, July 11 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from Alvin “Tony” Plater, Chief Information Security Officer (Acting), Department of Navy, about how agencies can meet these rigorous security mandates.

How Will AI Transform CX?

From chatbots to automated inquiry processing, to personalized interactions and improved accessibility, AI is becoming a trusted CX tool for government agencies.

Join us online Monday, July 15 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to hear from Michael Boyce, Director, DHS AI Corps, Dept. of Homeland Security, about how AI is poised to specifically transform the government customer experience.

[In-Person Event] The Art of Critical Conversations at Work

Critical conversations at work can arise at any time: addressing performance, delivering feedback, acknowledging a mistake, or navigating a dispute. The key is to find ways to not dread critical conversations but embrace them.

Join us at the GovLoop offices in downtown Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, July 17 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. ET to hear government experts share their advice on the art of critical conversations.

You’ll hear from:

• Jennifer Oribello, Senior Learning and Organization Development Specialist II, Federal Reserve Board
• Treva Smith, Deputy Director, National Geospatial-Intelligence College, U.S. Department of Defense
• Brian Wilson, Organizational Change Manager, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
• Victoria Bowens, Director, Strategic and Community Engagement, Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness, U.S. Department of Defense

[In-Person Event] AI in Action: Trends Powering Your Career, Tech, Team, and Mission Forward

What’s currently happening on the ground in government agencies regarding AI, and what’s on the AI priority list?

Join us in-person on July 24, 2024, from 8:00–11:30 AM ET at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington, D.C. to hear from government and industry leaders about the AI use cases that are currently making a difference in government and how they expect to see AI evolve over the coming years.

Additionally, catch up in person with your government peers, enjoy a free breakfast and get a professional headshot taken.

Speakers:

• Amy Hamilton, Visiting Faculty Chair, Department of Energy, National Defense University
• Nicholas Shields, Branch Chief, AI Division (SAF/CNDI) Department of the Air Force Chief Data and AI Office

The Current State of Identity and Access Management

Identity management is a cornerstone of good cybersecurity policy and hygiene, but understanding IAM in practice isn’t always easy. With newer cybersecurity methodologies like zero trust, the emphasis is put on the individual user’s identity.

Join us online Thursday, July 25 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from government and industry leaders about what IAM looks like in 2024. Speakers to be announced.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Delegation

 A team that shares tasks and responsibilities is typically more productive, collaborative and efficient than teams that work in silos.

Join us online Monday, July 29 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to hear from Sally Mayberry, Employee Engagement and Communications Manager, National Parks Service, about the do’s and don’ts of delegation.