Spring is on the way, and there’s no better time to let your career blossom with new professional development opportunities!

From utilizing your data to boost constituent engagement to understanding the complexity of AI, there’s no shortage of online training this month.

Check out the list of sessions below, and remember that by registering, you’ll receive a recording of the session and additional resources in your inbox.

Taking a Realistic Look at Quantum Computing in Government

Quantum computing in government is poised to make an impact. So, what does the future hold for your agency and your role as quantum computing continues to ramp up across government?

Join us online Wednesday, March 5, at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to hear from government and industry experts as we discuss the current state of quantum computing in government.

You’ll hear from:

• Dr. Sterling Thomas, Chief Scientist, Science, Technology Assessment and Analytics, Government Accountability Office
• Gina Scinta, Deputy Chief Technology Officer and Security Evangelist, Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies

Using Data to Understand and Engage With Constituents

Agencies at every level of government have an abundance of data, but knowing how that data can help you understand and better serve the community is often a real challenge.

Join us Monday, March 10, from 4-4:30 p.m. ET/1-1:30 p.m. to hear from Mallory Bateman, Director of Demographic Research, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, as we discuss how you can use data to better understand and engage with your constituents.

How to Embrace a Growth Mindset

You may have encountered the concept of fixed vs. growth mindsets at some point in your education or career. The idea boils down to the differences between the two: a fixed mindset means that someone regards their skills and abilities as unchanging, whereas a growth mindset views intelligence, skills, and abilities as dynamic and improvable.

Join us online on Tuesday, March 11, from 2 to 2:50 p.m.ET/11 to 11:50 a.m. PT as we explore these frameworks and the power of shifting to a growth mindset at work.

Taming Complexity With AI

AI can take very time-consuming and complex processes and make them more manageable.

Join us online Wednesday, March 12 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to learn from government and industry experts about how AI can transform the way agencies work. You’ll also get use cases and best practices from agencies that have simplified their processes with AI.

You’ll hear from:

• Dr. Matthew McCarville, DBA, MBA, MSBIA, MScPM, CSM, State Chief Information Officer, Chair, Nebraska Information Technology Commission, Agency Director, Nebraska Office of the Chief Information Officer
• Craig P. Orgeron, CPM, Ph.D, Executive Director and State Chief Information Officer, Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services
• Chris Dilley, Chief Technology Officer, State & Local Government, ServiceNow

How Data Drives Modernization

As government agencies become increasingly data-driven, they need to build trust across multiple stakeholders by navigating cybersecurity and privacy concerns, upskilling staff, and changing long-held practices. It is a massive to-do list, but it is necessary for agencies looking to take advantage of tools like artificial intelligence.

Join us online Wednesday, March 19 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT as we discuss data trends and what agencies can do to stay a step ahead.

You’ll hear from:

• Chris Burroughs, Director, Data Protection and Governance, Commonwealth of Virginia
• Natalie Evans Harris, State Chief Data Officer, Maryland
• Marcus Thornton, Deputy Chief Data Officer, Commonwealth of Virginia
• Mike Arrowsmith, Chief Trust Officer, NinjaOne
• Andy MacIsaac, Senior Strategic Solutions Manager, Government & Education, Laserfiche
• Don Maruca, Vice President Federal, Commvault
• Cristian Rodriguez, Field CTO of the Americas, CrowdStrike

Fostering Creativity on Your Team

Successful teams usually share a few common traits: they’re goal-oriented, mission-focused, highly collaborative, and productive. However, if your team doesn’t value a creative mindset, you’re also missing out on effective problem-solving, innovation, ideation and brainstorming.

Join us Monday, March 24, from 4-4:30 p.m.ET/1-1:30 p.m. PT to hear from a management expert about why creativity should be a focus on your team.

The Keys to Unlock a Better Customer Experience

The success of agency missions depends on effective customer experience (CX). While agencies face unique challenges, there are opportunities to improve CX and align more closely with best practices seen in the private sector.

Join us online Wednesday, March 26 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to hear government and industry experts share their lessons learned and best practices for improving CX at your organization.

How to Improve Agency Payment Systems

Collecting, processing, and accounting for each payment your agency makes and collects is a massive undertaking. It’s often slowed down by cumbersome paper-based processes. What can agencies do to modernize the process?

Join us online on Thursday, March 27, at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to learn from government and industry leaders about strategies agencies can use to make their payment systems more accessible, secure, and trackable.