Excellence in Government 2011



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 Performance & Management: THE EFFICIENCY IMPERATIVE >> The final Excellence in Government conference of 2011 will explore how the need for efficiency is driving agencies' work in setting goals, measuring performance and achieving results. Attend to hear about the impact of the current environment on federal operations and learn about the road ahead.

November 17, 2011
6:30 am - 2:00 pm Registration
7:15 am - 8:15 am Continental Breakfast
8:15 am - 9:30 am

Opening Keynote featuring the Hon. Shaun Donovan, Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development
9:30 am - 10:45 am

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 agency leaders. Hear about best practices in building support and framing your high-importance program to various constituencies.

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 that agencies cut up to 10% from their 2013 budgets, it’s not time to put down the scissors yet. Join us to explore the outlook for federal budgets and gain insights into the consequences of the cuts on the horizon.
10:45 am - 11:15 am Coffee Break
11:15 am - 12:30 pm

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, achieving significant improvements to your programs, and producing more of the results you want.

 

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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 how they are more efficiently meeting their agencies’ performance goals.

 

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12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Luncheon Keynote featuring Dan Roam, Author, "Blah, Blah, Blah: What To Do When Words Don't Work"
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Dessert Break
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

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 government looks to cut back again—including possible reductions in workforce, resources, pay, and benefits—learn the lessons of the last big downsizing.

 

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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?

 

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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Closing Keynote 


Speaker and Presenter Information

Keynotes: The Hon. Shaun Donovan, Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development As the 15th U.S. Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan manages one of the federal government�s largest agencies. HUD has a FY2012 budget of $47.9 billion and oversees efforts to create quality housing possible for every American. Secretary Donovan�s top priorities include mortgage refinancing and rental assistance, providing resources to disaster-stricken areas, and creating more energy-efficient housing. Dan Roam, Author of "The Back of the Napkin" and "Blah, Blah, Blah Dan Roam is the author of the book "The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures," named a 2008 Best Book of the Year by Amazon. He is Founder and President of Digital Roam Inc., a management-consulting firm that helps business executives solve complex problems through visual thinking. He has brought his unique approach to clients such as Google, eBay, General Electric, Microsoft, Wal-Mart, Wells Fargo Bank, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Senate, HBO, News Corporation, the Federal Bank of Reserve, Boeing, and Sun Microsystems, among many others. He lectures around the country for clients and at business conferences. Roam and his whiteboard have appeared on CNN, MSNBC, ABC News, Fox News, Marketplace Radio, and at the White House. His new book "Blah, Blah, Blah: What To Do When Words Don't Work" will be published in November 201

Expected Number of Attendees

500

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID

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Thu, Nov 17, 2011, 7:15am - 5:00pm


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