Objectives »» Understand what globalization is and how it affects local communities »»Examine specific demographic, economic, and development trends in northern Illinois that are associated with globalization »» Learn about strategies being used by civic leaders to position their communities for success in an increasingly competitive and connected world Description The purpose of the workshop is to better un...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! Risk Management for Complex U.S. Government Contracts and Projects Risk management, the ability to efficiently and cost effectively mitigate potential problems, is fundamental to good business in both the public and private sectors. This seminar provides a unique and comprehensive view of what it takes to successfully manage large, complex, high-tech...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! Performance-Based Acquisition This highly interactive one-day seminar provides a thought provoking and comprehensive view of the world of performance-based buying and selling. The seminar is focused on the acquisition of complex products, services, and integrated solutions in both the public and private business sectors. The seminar and accompanying...

Special Reduced Registration Fee$795 for Government Special Reduced Registration Fee$895 for Industry Overview of the Workshop: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 25 Point Plan for IT Management Reform requires the use of a Modular Development Methodology and many Agencies are deploying an Agile Project Management methodology. This workshop is designed to help your organization answer these questions: How do I ensure I don’t burde...

One of our most popular events, Annual Review provides everything you need to stay current in the ever-changing field of government contracts. Use this as a refresher on the developments in contracting over the past year and as an opportunity to network with others. Hear Jim Phillips and Barbara Kinosky’s predictions for 2013. Gain a solid understanding of recent events and changes in the contracting world—a great way to start the...

Travel to a Historical Destination and Study Real Leadership Examples in a Very Different Time and Place Success in government can be measured in a number of ways and can be impacted by several factors. However, the one decisive factor in any successful endeavor is leadership. Strong and decisive leadership brings all of the other factors together and is the one indispensable component that can make the difference between success and failure -...

Brought to you by the trusted experts of LRP Publications and cyberFEDS®, the Federal Workplace Conference is the only event covering five core HR disciplines -- EEO, Employee Relations, Human Capital Management, Labor Relations and Workers' Compensation. Our elite Advisory Board has developed an educational program that is on target with the current challenges you're facing in the federal workplace. Whether you're looking to fine-tune you...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! Contract Negotiations Based on Gregory Garrett's publication Contract Negotiations: Skills, Tools, and Best Practices, this seminar provides a comprehensive treatment of contract negotiations, with a compelling discussion of what skills, tools, and best practices are needed to become a master contract negotiator. Attendees will learn: Contract negoti...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, and Source Selection Building a contract, in both the public and private business sectors, which meets or exceeds the requirements of the buyer and seller is indeed a challenge, especially in a world of high expectations and demanding customers. This seminar provides a comprehensive roadmap or series of steps, which ca...

Objectives »» Learn new skills using various online tools to assist in decision-making processes »» Gain an understanding of the limitations of public data sources Description Government leaders and decision-makers are pressured to make “evidence-based” decisions, but what does that mean? With seemingly endless sources of data available and limitless interpretations, how do we know which data sources to trus...