Blockchain in Government Training Workshop IV: Understanding Blockchain – Putting the Pieces Together – Looking into the Future Blockchain growth and adoption has only continued to increase in the public sector. The first three Potomac Forum Blockchain Workshops were a great success. Students requested a follow up Workshop in a Blockchain series and this fourth Workshop will offer the most detail in putting your chain together! Co...

It is not if your understanding of employment law will be tested – it is when. Prevent the financially crippling employee claims and lawsuits that plague employers in hard financial times. With changes in the law and court interpretations, periodic reviews of your human resource forms, policies and procedures are critical to ensure compliance. Register for this seminar and get the money-saving employment savvy your company has been looki...

A number of significant changes to Federal employment law have taken place in recent years. These changes affected employers’ obligations in areas such as hiring, wages, discrimination, and termination. During this topic, we will: (1) review significant changes in recent years; (2) take a look at the employment law changes in 2018; (3) review current and anticipated changes in employment law (including EEO developments, leave laws, ADA u...

*SAVE $50 via GovEvents Registration Registration fee The Agnostic Introduction to Technology Business Management (TBM) for Federal IT Compliance (1 Day). This one day overview and introductory course allows the attendee to be eligible for eight (8) Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) for continuing professional education towards a variety of certifications and practices. Technology Business Management means different things to different people....

Learn first hand about the many new changes just announced to CPIC!In May of 2017, OMB introduced a new model for the Administration's pulse check on investment health and performance - compliance with Technology Business Management (TBM). As the new Administration makes it's mark on the Federal IT modernization and performance criteria for the federal government, TBM provides a newer framework and methodology for cost accounting in IT Cost T...

Overview: Statement by the Archivist of the United States in the Federal Agency Records Management 2016 Annual Report (Senior Agency Official for Records Management Report Federal Email Management Report and Records Management Self-Assessment): “Overall, the great majority of Federal agencies reported they have met, or will meet, the major goals and actions outlined in the Directive. They are working towards successfully managing email...

Learn ways to improve your communications strategy at this one-track, government training designed to bring together senior-level, government communicators to share tips and tricks to solve your biggest challenges. Discover cost-effective ways to maximize employee engagement, achieve mission-critical results and enhance communication efforts, including how to: Operate digital communication tools within the boundaries of government restrictions...

With the recent headlines regarding government email retention and e-discovery, it is important to understand how the NARA/OMB regulations and deadlines will impact your agency. This one-day Potomac Forum Workshop will focus on the activities mandated by the NARA/OMB Records Management Directive. Key executives from NARA and government agencies will discuss the directive and its implementation. Detailed review and analysis of the directive wi...

Fraud in government programs is a significant financial and reputational concern. For example, in Medicaid and Medicare alone, federal authorities recovered roughly $2.3 billion in fraud against the federal government in 2014. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the typical organization loses 5 percent of its revenue to fraud each year. Even when detected, 40 to 50 percent of the organizations that fall prey don...

With the current headlines regarding government email retention and e-discovery, it is important to understand how the deadlines will impact your agency. This one-day Potomac Forum Workshop will focus on the activities mandated by the NARA/OMB Records Management Directive. Key executives from NARA and government agencies will discuss the directive and its implementation. Detailed review and analysis of the directive will be presented to help...