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Why Professional Certifications and Exam Prep Courses Are Essential for Government Financial Managers

From Knowledge to Action: Outcome-based Learning
When you send your team to training, you expect them to return with new skills and knowledge that directly and positively impact their work. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen.

Navigating Agency-Level Challenges During Presidential Transitions
Presidential transitions bring significant uncertainty to federal agencies, impacting budget planning, resource allocation, and mission execution. As a new administration takes office, agencies must navigate shifting priorities while maintaining operational stability.

The Critical Role of Risk Management in Senior-Level Federal Decision-Making
Risk management is crucial across all government levels, but its significance is particularly heightened at senior levels.

Enhancing Leadership Resilience for Improved Team Performance
In today's fast-paced and ever-changing government environment, building resilience is essential for leaders.

Making eLearning and Video Development Easier
Self-paced eLearning and video can be a highly engaging, interactive way to make your learners actually want to learn.

Change Preparation for the New (Fiscal) Year
As the new fiscal year begins, it brings fresh challenges to tackle the changes happening within your agency or organization. With budgets being approved or adjusted, this is an ideal time to reset and reassess what can realistically be achieved. As a consultant, my role is to help deliver what’s possible. So, as you navigate your new budget, let’s explore some low or no-cost action items that can support your organization through this period of change.

A Federal Manager’s Guide To Pragmatic Leadership
The need for pragmatic leadership in federal agencies has never been more crucial in today's rapidly evolving world.

How to Identify and Adopt the Right Soft Skills for Professional Growth
In today’s dynamic and cutthroat work environment, soft skills are becoming increasingly important for professional growth, especially for federal employees.

Why Federal Employees Need to Focus Inward When Planning Their Professional Growth
Professional growth is a critical aspect of any career, and for federal employees, it often involves understanding complex systems, adhering to rigid protocols, and meeting the evolving needs of their agencies or departments in the public domain.

A Federal Employee’s Quick Guide to Disaster Preparedness
Disaster preparedness(definition) is an essential aspect of public service, especially for federal employees who often find themselves on the front lines of disaster response and recovery efforts.

Why Project and Program Management Skills Are Critical For All Federal Employees
The success of most government initiatives often hinges on effective project and program management (PPM).

The Importance of Critical Thinking For Decision-Making
Decision-making is among the most crucial roles in federal employment.

From Feedback to Action: Building a Continuous Improvement Process for Training Programs
Staying ahead requires more than just knowledge and skills.

6 Professional Growth Challenges Every Federal Employee Needs To Overcome
Federal employment offers a unique and rewarding career path filled with opportunities to impact citizens’ lives significantly.

5 Self-Motivation Strategies for Federal Employees
Maintaining motivation is crucial for optimal performance and career growth in the high-stakes world of federal employment.

Importance of Oratory Skills For Federal Managers
Effective communication is crucial in federal management, where decisions impact entire departments and influence public trust.

Developing and Maintaining Healthy Peer Relationships in a Federal Workplace
In the federal workplace, employees can range from administrative assistants to high-level managers.

Integrating Training with Performance Management In The Federal Workforce
Managing the federal workforce efficiently hinges on seamlessly integrating training with performance management.

NCMA World Congress 2024: Celebrating Silver and Going for the Gold
Management Concepts was proud to be a bronze sponsor of the National Contract Management Association’s (NCMA’s) signature annual event, World Congress.

AGA PDT 2024: Elevating Financial Management
On July 14–17, 2024, in Denver, Colorado, Management Concepts greeted over 3,000 members of the financial management (FM) community at the AGA Professional Development Training (PDT).

SDFM PDI 2024: On the Rise
Management Concepts was proud to be the top sponsor of the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) national Professional Development Institute (PDI), the premier annual SDFM event, drawing nearly 6,000 attendees to Phoenix, Arizona, May 29-31, 2024, and over 1,000 additional attendees tuning in virtually.

Importance of Self-Awareness For A Federal Employee
Imagine yourself standing at a crossroads.

How Can Federal Managers Start Focusing On AI Tools And Training?
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword; it’s permeating workplaces and several other aspects of our lives at a rapid pace.

How To Prevent A Feedback System From Becoming A Liability
Feedback is a critical workplace communication element and a crucial part of a workplace’s self-editing mechanism.

A Federal Contracting Professional’s Overview of Appropriations
When managing government contracts, one cannot underestimate the importance of being well-versed in federal appropriations law.

How To Set The Right KSA Goals As a Federal Financial Professional
The world of federal financial management thrums with a unique energy.

Efficient vs. Restrictive Use of Resources: Why Federal Project Managers Should Know Exactly Where to Draw the Line
Managing a federal project is like being a master chef in a high-stakes culinary competition.

How To Become A High-Performance Employee In A Federal Workplace
Have you ever dreamt of being the go-to person in your agency?

20 Pillars of Great Project Management
Efficient project delivery relies on organizing all the necessary elements in a systematic manner.