GovLoop Academy

The 5 W's: who, what, where, when and why. These simple words can lead to endless questions and deeper understanding of an issue. But often we abandon this inquisitive mindset in professional settings. Without actively question...

While no one really likes conflict, constructive disagreements can lead to productive and innovative problem solving. But first, you have to be willing to deal with conflict head on. Specifically, you’ll learn: - Frameworks f...

It’s that time of year — time to take a hard look at your current health benefits and select the best plan for you and your family. For federal employees, Open Season - the time when you can make changes to your benefits – can...

When to Stand Tall, And When to Stand Down Lance Easley, Author, “Making the Right Call” Let’s face it, you can’t win every argument. You won’t get every job. Not every single one of your ideas is going to be embraced. And yo...

Wendie Veloz, Social Impact Strategist, Coach, and Consultant When you look up the official job description of your role, it might not say project manager. But each of us are project managers in some part of our job. Whether y...

Tony Zerante, Chief Strategy Officer, WAEPA Being financially healthy is a critical piece of your overall wellness. Whether it is having an emergency fund, saving for retirement or having life insurance, it is critical to unde...

Dave Nordel, Leadership Coach Supervisors aren’t the only people who lead a team. Each individual contributor has the power to lead. But what does that actually look like on a practical level? In this breakout session, our exp...

Mellissa Tong, Award-winning Storyteller “This is the way we’ve always done things,” is a phrase you hear all the time in government. It’s why certain policies and procedures haven’t been updated in 100 years. And in some case...

Trust Goes Both Ways: Creating a Culture of Trust and Respect Tiana Sanchez, Author, “Undefeatable” and “The Upside of Failure” Do you feel like your point of view is valued? Do you have the freedom to suggest new ideas or pr...

Elaine Ho, Chief DEIA Officer, NASA Victoria Bowens, Director of Diversity and Inclusion Outreach and Strategic Engagement, Office of Force Resiliency, Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Kevin M. Coleman, Founde...