October Online Trainings

Fall is in full swing and so is GovLoop’s online events calendar! As you embrace the cooler weather, earlier sunsets and all things pumpkin, check out the online trainings we have scheduled for the month of October.

As usual, all these online trainings are free, and all registrants receive the recordings one day after the live presentation. Happy fall and happy learning!

Oct. 6 | 2 pm ET/11 am PT
Interactive Workshop: How to Fix Slow and Inefficient Processes
You’ll join your peers and experts online to walk through an interactive exercise to help you identify and improve burdensome workflows at your agency.
Government Speaker: Sarah Hall, Director of Digital Services, Office of Innovation & Technology, City of Philadelphia

Oct. 13 | 2 pm ET/11am PT
Myth Busters: Addressing Common Cloud Misconceptions
We’re clearing up confusion and challenging assumptions about cloud so you can be sure you’re using the technology effectively.
Government Speaker: Chief Warrant Officer 5 Matt McDougall, Senior Signal Warrant Officer, US Army 18th Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Oct. 18 | 2 pm ET/11 am PT
How to Motivate an Unmotivated Team
There are countless factors that can contribute to a team that feels unmotivated and burned out. You’ll learn how to protect your team and their productivity.
Government Speaker: Lisa Jammer, Director of People and Culture, Texas Department of Information Resources

Oct. 19 | 2 pm ET/11 am PT
Data-Driven Methods to Hire and Upskill Your Workforce
The workforce is in major flux right now and government agencies need to be able to respond to the changes. Join us to learn how to address common challenges and hiring strategies you can put in place today.
Government Speaker: TBA

Oct. 24 | 4 pm ET/1 pm PT
How to Have Critical Conversations
Having a tough conversation or delivering negative feedback is taxing on all parties. During this virtual networking event, you’ll hear how to navigate these situations effectively.
Government Speaker: Dr. Jamie Crews, Senior Manager, Organizational Development, County of Orange, State of California

Oct. 26 | 1:30 pm ET/10:30 am PT
How to Manage Through a Connected Government
We’ll explore what a “whole of state” cybersecurity approach is and why it’s so important for state and local agencies.
Government Speaker: Jim Weaver, Secretary and State Chief Information Officer, NC Department of Information Technology