EIG 2010 May 23, 2011, July 11, 2011, November 17, 2011

For more than a decade Excellence in Government has been a leader in providing best practices to government innovators. This year, dramatic change is coming to government and agency leaders must be able to adapt strategically. Join us as we explore the evolving federal landscape.

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EIG Schedule - July 11, 2011

July 11, 2011
6:30 am - 2:00 pm
Registration
7:15 am - 7:45 am
Continental Breakfast
7:45 am - 9:00 am

Opening General Session featuring Paul Light, NYU Wagner School's Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Service

9:15 am - 10:30 am

Rethinking Federal Hiring

Government agencies have succeeded in reforming many aspects of the tedious federal hiring process, but for reform to truly take hold, more holistic changes need to be made, including improvements to job-placement, on-boarding, and retention tools. Learn how agencies can hire smarter—not just faster.

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Collaborating for Success

No one agency alone can address the complex issues set before the federal government. Strategic collaboration among agencies, nonprofits, and the private sector is essential to solving problems. Hear from federal leaders who have developed solutions by building cooperation across programs and organizations.

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10:30 am - 11:15 am
Coffee Break
11:15 am - 12:30 pm

Creating a Performance Culture

Successful organizations create a work environment in which every employee knows he or she is contributing to a specific vision. How do government's highest performing agencies get it right—managing to align the interests of workers with key missions?

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Risk: Rewards & Lessons

Taking risks can be game-changing and even constructive when they achieve results. But government is notoriously risk-averse. How can federal leaders create a climate where employees feel free to take reasonable risks in pursuit of innovation and improved performance?

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12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Luncheon General Session featuring Chuck Todd, Senior White House Correspondent, NBC News

2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Dessert Break
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Leadership Lessons from History

What lessons can history offer today's federal managers? Agencies are demonstrating results under budget constraints and intense scrutiny. Technology and increased collaboration are helping to ease some of that burden, but what time-tested leadership qualities are needed to successfully weather the current environment?

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Leadership and the Brain

New findings about the brain are contributing to what we know about leadership development. Explore how the brain influences the behavior of good managers. Learn how to improve your leadership skills and foster better relationships with bosses, colleagues, and employees.

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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Closing Keynote Address featuring Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry