Grants Check-In: Where We Are and What You Should Know

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office reports that only 39% of federal organizations understand the importance of federal leadership and develop leadership training programs for their employees. Federal leadership is a critical component of government organizations. It is essential to have effective leaders who can motivate team members to achieve their goals and serve the public interest. Leadership is not just about a job title or position but a set of skills, traits, and behaviors that can be developed and honed over time.

2023 was a year of growth and new beginnings for the National Grants Management Association (NGMA) Annual Grants Training (AGT), which took place April 10-13, 2023 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. The AGT, which had in recent years been held in Arlington, VA, moved to Washington, DC, and boasted a record number of attendees and vendors. Over 1,200 grants professionals attended sessions and flowed through the exhibit hall to visit 35 exhibit booths.

AGA kicked off the year with another stellar conference, hosting the 2023 National Leadership Training at the Ronald Reagan Building International Trade Center in Washington, DC. The event took place February 22-23, 2023 with plenary and breakout sessions, and both an in-person and virtual exhibit hall. With over 600 in-person attendees and 500 online, #NLT23 was alive with networking opportunities and of course the opportunity for up to 14 CPEs.

As usual, Management Concepts had a blast reconnecting with all our Grant Professional Association (GPA) friends at the Annual Conference which took place November 2-5, 2022, in in Louisville, Kentucky. Over 1,100 grants professionals convened in person and online to learn, connect, and have some fun.

In a Group Communication virtual course, students participate from their homes or offices while viewing a PowerPoint presentation and listening as the instructor delivers the course live online.

In a Remote course, the instructor and students assemble in a brick-and-mortar training facility. Remote students participate from their homes or offices and see the instructor via video and view PowerPoint slides.

Creating a desired culture through alignment is not something that happens by chance; it takes focused effort by everyone in the organization and a thorough understanding of how your organization works.

HCaTS is a 10.5 year, multiple award, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract administered by the GSA, in partnership with OPM, which is responsible for HCaTS program management.

Management Concepts was proud to sponsor, exhibit, and present a session at the National Grants Management Association (NGMA) Annual Grants Training (AGT), held on April 19–21, 2022, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

The conference was held in person for the first time since 2019, and everyone was excited to reconnect after two years of virtual conferences and events. Over 800 attendees filled the exhibit hall and session rooms, earning CE credits and networking with colleagues.