Program
Opening Keynote
Shaun Donovan, Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Session 1.1 - Making Your Case
The best case you can make for your program is to manage it efficiently and effectively. But management and communications go hand-in-hand. Learn how to marshal your allies and make your case to...
Session 2.1 - Budget Cuts: Reading the Tea Leaves
2011 has already been the quite the year for federal budgets. With Congress’ Super Committee working on additional savings as part of the August debt ceiling deal and with OMB’s recent mandate...
Session 1.2 - Creating the Future You Want
With public scrutiny intensifying every day, optimizing the performance of government is critical. Join author Doug Krug to learn about his approach for leading proactively, focusing on success,...
Session 2.2 - Setting Goals & Measuring Performance
With federal managers under ever-increasing pressure, delivering on goals and improving program performance is vital. Join a panel of the federal government’s top management officials and explore...
Luncheon Keynote
Dan Roam, Author, “Blah, Blah, Blah: What To Do When Words Don’t Work”
Session 1.3 - Lessons from the Last Downsizing
In retrospect, the federal downsizing of the 1990s was executed in such a way that many agencies were left without the employees and resources they needed to fulfill their missions. As the federal...
Session 2.3 - Lessons from the States
Much of the debate over the appropriate size and scope of government has played out at the state level. How are states handling the tough cuts demanded by the public?
Closing Keynote
Dr. Shelley H. Metzenbaum, Associate Director for Performance and Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget
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