Management Training Series, Part 2: Motivating Others

Managing. It’s a key ingredient to leading a successful office. And yet, unlike learning how to pitch a reporter, write a bill or organize an event, most of us have never been taught how to delegate, manage or lead a team.

This Friday at 11 am, DCNet will host the second in a three-part series of management and leadership training sessions led by the Partnership for Public Service (http://www.ourpublicservice.org), an organization dedicated to helping the federal government become more efficient (in part by teaching us how to manage). Come join us to help learn how to navigate the often mystifying world of being an effective manager. These will be interactive discussions, so we will give preference to participants have management experience (supervising at least one or more full-time staffers).

Space is limited and RSVP encouraged; participants interested in the full series are encouraged to RSVP for the remaining two workshops ASAP to secure your spot. Please bring your IDs as they will be checked at the door.

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Session 2: Motivating Others

The most successful organizations have highly-engaged and motivated employees. The Partnership’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government research dispels the common misperception that money is the primary driver of motivation, revealing that it is the quality of one’s leaders and managers that has the greatest impact on engagement.

In this session, we will employ a brainstorming approach to help participants identify actionable techniques for motivating their peers and/or employees.

Date: October 9, 2009 at 11am.

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UPCOMING Session 3: Coaching for Success and Improvement

As difficult as it is to have an honest performance discussion with a poor-performer, it is necessary for the success of your office and for the well-being of the other members of your team. Engaging high-performing staff is an equally daunting task.

In this session, we will provide an actionable framework for setting clear expectations, providing concrete feedback and working with employees to further their career goals (i.e., coaching). As part of the session, we will provide each participant with a discussion tool for use when delivering feedback and providing coaching to their employees.

Date: November 20, 2009 at 11am.