Highlights from the 2021 Virtual NGMA Annual Grants Training

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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.

In a 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.

Simply stated, internal controls are like mom’s house rules. If you want things to run smoothly, you must follow these processes and procedures. If you fail to do so, you will face serious consequences. The main difference between mom’s house rules and the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government is that instead of being grounded and losing privileges, noncompliance with internal controls can lead to fraud, misappropriation of assets, and misuse of funding.

In The Government Manager’s Guide to Contract Negotiation,author LeGette McIntyre offers federal negotiators a host of tactics they can use to get a solid, fair deal for their agency. One of these tactics is the “ambiguous authority” tactic—which we’ve all been…

Negotiation skills aren’t just for entrepreneurs on Shark Tank. Federal managers can also benefit from mastering these valuable skills. In The Government Manager’s Guide to Contract Negotiation, LeGette McIntyre offers some very specific tactics that could help any fed facing a tough negotiation. Here’s a great example from the book that McIntyre calls “The Question Tactic.” Try this in your next meeting and let us know your results.