In any workplace, motivated employees are the key to productivity. But in the federal sector, the stakes are even higher. With responsibilities that often affect the well-being of citizens and. read more…
Federal acquisitions are all about government agencies and contractors collaborating to secure goods and services, and that’s where the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) serves as a reliable guide. It ensures. read more…
An inclusive workplace should support and welcome people with all kinds of differences. America is a land of diverse people. This is why inclusion must be a crucial element of. read more…
Federal employees are responsible for planning, executing, controlling, monitoring, and closing the most important projects. Project management in the federal workforce is essential for managing vital components of an organization,. read more…
Recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) show that veteran unemployment continues to trend downward. The veteran unemployment rate in December 2018 was 3.2 percent, down from 3.8 percent in December 2017. This puts veteran unemployment levels below that of the general U.S. population; 4 percent.
This was going to be a post about how wonderful the 2018 Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Annual Conference in Chicago was – meeting up with friends, finding Url the Squirrel, introducing my colleagues Vera and Lahaja to the grants community, Hamilton… but instead it’s back to regular order.
It’s often said that the most important asset in any organization is its people. It’s true in the public sector, it’s true in the private sector and it’s definitely true here at Management Concepts. We can deliver superior solutions not just because we have great course content, but because we also have amazing, highly-qualified instructors with a passion for teaching.
The GAO released its report on the Grants Workforce last week and for me there were no surprises.
Agencies are still struggling to identify who comprises the grants workforce
Some agencies adopted the 1109 job series
There’s a drive to a certification…but no consensus on what that should be
Adoption of the Financial Assistance Career Roadmap is limited
More training is needed
On September 25, 2018, Management Concepts sponsored the National Academy of Public Administration’s (NAPA) “No Time To Wait” report release event at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. NAPA is a congressionally chartered non-partisan non-profit that helps government leaders solve our nation’s most pressing challenges.
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Motivating Employees to Improve Productivity
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DownloadIn any workplace, motivated employees are the key to productivity. But in the federal sector, the stakes are even higher. With responsibilities that often affect the well-being of citizens and. read more…
An Acquisition Professional’s Overview of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
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DownloadFederal acquisitions are all about government agencies and contractors collaborating to secure goods and services, and that’s where the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) serves as a reliable guide. It ensures. read more…
An Inclusive Federal Workplace – Policy-Driven or Team Effort?
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DownloadAn inclusive workplace should support and welcome people with all kinds of differences. America is a land of diverse people. This is why inclusion must be a crucial element of. read more…
5 Project Management Styles Federal Employees Must Know About
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DownloadFederal employees are responsible for planning, executing, controlling, monitoring, and closing the most important projects. Project management in the federal workforce is essential for managing vital components of an organization,. read more…
Supporting U.S. Veterans’ Return to the Workforce: National Veterans Training Institute and Management Concepts Partnership
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Read MoreRecent statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) show that veteran unemployment continues to trend downward. The veteran unemployment rate in December 2018 was 3.2 percent, down from 3.8 percent in December 2017. This puts veteran unemployment levels below that of the general U.S. population; 4 percent.
No Rest After #GPAConf18
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Read MoreThis was going to be a post about how wonderful the 2018 Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Annual Conference in Chicago was – meeting up with friends, finding Url the Squirrel, introducing my colleagues Vera and Lahaja to the grants community, Hamilton… but instead it’s back to regular order.
And the winner of the 2018 PMI Fellow Award is …
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Read MoreIt’s often said that the most important asset in any organization is its people. It’s true in the public sector, it’s true in the private sector and it’s definitely true here at Management Concepts. We can deliver superior solutions not just because we have great course content, but because we also have amazing, highly-qualified instructors with a passion for teaching.
Is a push for more Federal Grants certifications sustainable?
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Read MoreThe GAO released its report on the Grants Workforce last week and for me there were no surprises.
Agencies are still struggling to identify who comprises the grants workforce
Some agencies adopted the 1109 job series
There’s a drive to a certification…but no consensus on what that should be
Adoption of the Financial Assistance Career Roadmap is limited
More training is needed
National Academy of Public Administration: “No Time To Wait Part II”
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Read MoreOn September 25, 2018, Management Concepts sponsored the National Academy of Public Administration’s (NAPA) “No Time To Wait” report release event at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. NAPA is a congressionally chartered non-partisan non-profit that helps government leaders solve our nation’s most pressing challenges.