A single, powerful factor separates super-achieving teams from those that throw around phrases like 'not my job' and 'nobody told me': Accountability. Humans are more creative, more responsive to challenges, and more capable of serving the needs of others when they are held accountable. Great supervisors have a unique talent for tapping into employees' personal accountability. But teams with low levels of accountability are led by managers who...

In this webinar, I will discuss the importance of being ready for a Notice of Inspection (NOI) - also referred to as audit by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), what happens when an ICE audit occurs, and an employer’s potential liability for I-9 errors discovered by ICE in the audit. The webinar will discuss the need for preventive maintenance – an employer performing an internal I-9 audit - which should discover many of th...

Managers who coach their people become known as good managers to work for, developers of talent, and achievers of business results. They also become better leaders in the process.” -Jack Welch, Former CEO General Electric Are your people working harder yet performance is still below par? When a leader spends too little time managing performance, here’s what happens. Small sparks turn into creeping flames that, if not doused, quickl...

Office Hours is a designated time for GCA members to receive consultation time to review government contract concerns. For example: proposal considerations team agreements assessment analysis strategy planning and more What: Office Hours for GCA Members When: Tuesdays at 6:00 pm (except 2nd Tuesdays) Where: 3300 Buckeye Road; Suite 500; Atlanta, GA 30341 Register: http://govassociation.org/event-2588634 Who Should Attend: GCA members What Will...

NIST and the FBI invite you to the second International Symposium on Forensic Science Error Management, where speakers, panels, posters, and workshops will address ways to detect, measure, and mitigate forensic science errors. This symposium promises an eye-opening, candid appraisal of root causes and possible solutions while providing a forum for open dialog about this sensitive topic. The technical program will cover four tracks: Crime Scene...

The goal for this course is to provide an understanding of cybersecurity leadership focused on people and not just technology and policy. It will give you an overview of frameworks to support your risk management activities. It is highly useful to any organizational executive, or leader seeking an understanding of building cybersecurity cultures and governance.The word cybersecurity is thrown around, used and abused to scare people into buying...

Overview Financial institution Retail Centers and Call Centers are often faced with handling consumer disputes of ACH debits on their account; many situations aren’t covered in the ACH Rules book guidelines nor is there any clear direction from other resources. This interactive, fast-paced ACH compliance training focuses on the most common disputes, and provides staff with a basic understanding of what is required to maintain compliance,...

Overview No matter what business you are in, a report is a critical tool in your communication armory. As with any communication tool, presentation is everything. Get it right and it offers the reader (typically a CEO, shareholder or Project Manager) a valuable insight into the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) upon which a business or project is measured. Get it wrong and you'll end up with something that nobody understands and nobody...

For the past 41 years, the Federal Business Council has produced thousands of symposiums, expositions, training forums, and conferences, both on-site and off, for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and civilian agencies. 2016 stands to improve upon our schedule, with over 100 events planned.The Unified Cross Domain Services Management Office (UCDSMO) is presenting a two-day unclassified workshop that will focus on delivering in...

Overview Facing another year where economic growth seems like a dream, outlook and attitude will be important. With capital sources still restricted and consumer confidence still in recovery, new avenues for successful cash management must be explored. Entities need to take advantage of all the financial management expertise available. The organizations that survive in our economy are the ones that develop the ability to remain solvent. Cash i...