Blacks In Government

Since 2014, Management Concepts has been a Corporate Sponsor of Blacks in Government (BIG). We are proud of our long-standing partnership with BIG and BIG NOW Generation in support of BIG’s efforts to promote inclusion, growth, and power for African Americans in federal, state, and local government workplaces.

We participate in a tremendous number of BIG activities. To learn about upcoming conferences, trade shows, networking events, scholarships, and other engagements, bookmark this page.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

Don’t miss your opportunity to accelerate your career possibilities by applying for the BIG-Management Concepts Association Partner Scholarship. This annual scholarship provides the training you need to navigate the complex federal landscape with ease. Scholarships have a $10,000 value, with coursework accredited by a variety of nationally recognized accreditation bodies. BIG members may apply for any one of the following Certificate Programs:

Agile in Government Certificate
Analytics Certificate
Financial Management Certificate
Grants Management Certificate Program™ – Choice of Federal, Pass Through, or Recipient Track
Leadership Certificate
Project Management Certificate

Application link coming soon.

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FEATURED EVENT

BIG National Training Institute

August 28-31, 2023 | National Harbor, MD

Management Concepts is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the 2023 BIG NTI. Looking for us in the exhibit hall and register early for our special sessions. More information coming soon.

PAST PARTNER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Leadership & DEIA in the Federal Government: Laying the Foundation

[Recorded Live October 20, 2022]

This multigenerational panel discussion broke down diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the federal workforce in a practical sense, addressing the questions:

What does diversity look like as we pipeline rising federal leaders?
How do you measure success in implementation of DEIA in the workforce?
What can be done to recruit, retain, and empower the leadership of tomorrow?

Watch now for a thought-provoking discussion from the perspectives of senior leaders across government.

This 5th annual across generations panel was brought to you by Blacks in Government NOW Generation, Young Government Leaders, African American Federal Executive Association, Federally Employed Women (FEW), Senior Executives Association, and Management Concepts.

WATCH ON DEMAND

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BIG National Training Institute

August 15-18, 2022 | Cleveland, OH

Management Concepts was proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the 2022 BIG NTI. Over 1,200 attendees were excited to see each other face-to-face, make new friends, and reconnect with others. Management Concepts hosted an all-day session, sponsored a networking event, greeted visitors to the exhibit booth, and announced our annual Scholarship recipient.

Read the recap "Blacks in Government: Transformation and Innovation in the Workplace" on the blog >>

View event photos on Facebook >>

BIG Region XI Regional Training Conference

May 21, 2022 | Alexandria, VA

Management Concepts was pleased to again sponsor the BIG Region XI Regional Training Conference (RTC), which took place in person on the Northern Virginia Community College campus in Alexandria, VA, celebrating the theme "READI to Serve! - Recruitment, Engagement, Advocacy, Development, Innovation."

This year Management Concepts presented the session "Managing Beyond Generational Differences" from our Professional Government Supervisor Program, which features 30 modules aligned to the Office of Personnel Management’s Supervisory Training Framework and Senior Executive Service ECQs.

BIG Region XI Regional Training Conference

May 15, 2021 | Virtual

Management Concepts was pleased to again sponsor the Region XI Regional Training Conference (RTC), which took place virtually on May 15, with a special Management Concepts session for RTC attendees on May 21. Through lecture and small group discussions, “Cultivating Motivation and Engagement” session participants learned to identify best practices for elevating employee motivation and engagement, and how to inspire motivation and foster employee engagement. This session was adapted from our Professional Government Supervisor Program, which features 30 modules aligned to the Office of Personnel Management’s Supervisory Training Framework and Senior Executive Service ECQs.

Read Cultivating Motivation While Navigating the Second Wave of Change on the Management Concepts blog.

2nd Annual Partnership Appreciation Holiday Charity Social

December 16, 2020 | Virtual

2020 was a remarkable year, and while we couldn’t mingle in person, we were pleased that hosting the happy hour virtually enabled more of our partnership members, who are spread out across the country, to join us.

For our charity selection for 2020, we encouraged our partnership members to donate to their local food banks to support those in need in their own communities.

View photos from the 2020 partnership appreciation holiday charity social on our Facebook page.

leadership certificate program scholarships

congratulations to the winners of the 5th annual big/management concepts leadership certificate program scholarship!

2020 winners:

Mechele A. Lynch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dwayne Mitchell, Department of Veterans Affairs

the Leadership Certificate program helps participants gain the knowledge and experience to successfully prepare for new leadership roles, increase emotional intelligence and engagement capabilities, handle complex problems, and lead change.

making it personal: the power of storytelling for building inclusive environments

Webinar | July 15, 2020

Presented by BIG NOW generation and Management Concepts

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BIG Region XI Regional Training Conference

May 16, 2020

Management Concepts was proud to host the first-ever virtual format BIG Region XI Regional Training Conference, serving BIG members in the Washington, DC region and beyond.

The Management Concepts virtual course platform provided an interactive experience to conference attendees, with presenters conversing with students live on-screen. Management Concepts presented two sessions, “Managing Beyond Generational Differences” and “Leading through Change and Uncertainty,” adapted from our full-length Leadership & Management courses and Professional Government Supervisor Program.

visit the big region xi website

1st annual partnership appreciation holiday charity social

December 12, 2019

Management Concepts was pleased to recognize the hard work and dedication of big and other partner organizations by hosting our first-ever partnership appreciation event. all members of our partner organizations were invited to attend and enjoy an evening of refreshments, networking, and festivities while supporting a good cause. This year we selected so others might eat (some) to raise money and collect much-needed non-perishable food and toiletry items to combat homelessness and poverty. Region XI Council Vice President and BIG NOW Generation coordinator Stephan Matthews spoke on behalf of BIG.

view photos from the holiday charity social on our Facebook page.

1st Annual Partnership Appreciation Holiday Charity Social

BIG National Training Institute 2019

August 5-8, 2019

Management Concepts was proud to return as a gold sponsor to the 41st annual BIG NTI in Dallas, TX. Our second annual One-Day Leadership Course was a great success. Our BIG NOW Generation networking event, the second annual “Munch and Mingle” drew a record crowd. Our exhibit hall booth was also busy, with the selfie stand taking center stage. BIG members had a blast taking selfies and recording gifs with their friends and colleagues.

Read a full recap of BIG NTI 2019 on our blog.

Visit our Facebook page to view our BIG NTI 2019 photo album.

BIG Region XI Regional Training Conference

May 18, 2019

Management Concepts exhibited and presented two workshops at the 2019 BIG Region XI Regional Training Conference in Silver Spring, MD.

These workshops, 90-minute condensed versions of 4-hour modules from our Professional Government Supervisor Program, were tailored for early career and advanced career levels.

Hannah Toney, Director, Learning and Technology Solutions at Management Concepts, presented the “Inspiring Leaders” workshop. Debbie Eshelman, Managing Director at Management Concepts, facilitated the “Thinking Strategically — Essential skills for A supervisor” workshop. All participants received a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the workshops.

BIG Region XI Regional Training Conference

public service recognition week happy hour

May 9, 2019

In honor of Public Service Recognition Week, management concepts thanked BIG NOW Generation members and Young Government Leaders for their service with a lively networking event at Lost Society in Washington, DC.

Public Service Recognition Week Happy Hour

webinar: the emotionally intelligent leader

May 8, 2019

Management Concepts exhibited and presented two workshops at the BIG Region XI Regional Training Conference 2019 in silver spring, md.

These workshops, 90-minute condensed versions of 4-hour modules from our Professional Government Supervisor Program, were tailored for early career and advanced career levels.

Hannah Toney, Director, learning and technology solutions at Management Concepts, presented the “Inspiring Leaders” workshop. Debbie Eshelman, Managing Director at Management Concepts, facilitated the “Thinking Strategically — Essential skills for supervisor” workshop. all participants received a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the workshops.

Webinar: The Emotionally Intelligent Leader

emerging leader empowerment forum

October 23, 2018

During a complimentary breakfast at the City Club of Washington, DC, young government leaders and big now generation presented the “emerging leader empowerment forum,” where aspiring young leaders heard from a panel of speakers about their career journeys. ample time was provided for q&a and networking with peers and panelists.

BIG national training institute 2018

August 5-8, 2018

The 40th annual BIG NTI took place in New Orleans, LA. Our second annual one-day leadership course was a great success, with a full room and waitlist. Our BIG NOW Generation networking event, the second annual “Munch and Mingle” drew a record crowd. Our exhibit hall booth was also busy, with the selfie stand taking center stage. BIG members had a blast taking selfies and recording gifs with their friends and colleagues.

view our big nti 2018 photo album on our facebook page.

BIG national training institute 2017

August 21-24, 2017

Management Concepts returned as a gold sponsor to the 39th annual big nti in atlantic city, nj.

Management Concepts presented two conference sessions. first, michelle clark, director, marketing and strategic partnerships at management concepts, co-presented with marcus brownrigg, strategic partnerships and communications advisor to the ceo of the corporation for national and community service (americorps) on the topic of “creating strategic partnerships through internal and external collaboration.” the second session, “making culture change stick,” was presented by lahaja furaha, organizational culture practice lead and senior human capital advisor at management concepts.

we also sponsored the munch and mingle networking event, expanding our relationship with big now generation.

read a full recap of big nti 2017 on our blog, written by Michelle Clark, Director, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at Management Concepts, and longtime BIG member.

view our big nti 2017 photo album on our facebook page.