No one is more responsible for your professional development than you. Career Communications Group (ccgmag.com) makes that possible by bringing you cutting edge management seminars with the nation's leading corporations and agencies executives.Slides for this presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/ccgmag
Episodes
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
BEYA 2020
Project Management Professional- A Path to Freedom and Government Opportunity
Michele Jones - CEO - The Bones Theory Group, LLC
Dr. Anthony Junior - President - Strategic Consulting Network, Inc.
Eric Watson - Project Manager - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Andre Smith - Engineering Project Manager - Science Systems and Applications
Top leaders in the field of project management will lead an in-depth discussion in the current market along with critical trends and insights affecting talent acquisition, retention, and promotion. Learn about the best practices and the model agencies to pursue a government career and leverage your PMP certificate.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
BEYA 2020
Men2Men: My Brothers' Keeper
Ted Imes - (Ret.) Program Director - Northrop Grumman Corporation
Learning Objective: Facilitate candid dialogue by men about men in the new decade and the changing roles they encounter in today’s world.
The BEYA Men2Men session offers supportive round-table conversations about conditions that impair quality of life and contribute to problems related to stress. The discussions will provide participants with a humanized platform to network as well as to share positive practices for overcoming these challenges. The discussions will give men a secure environment to share their journey; to explore self-discovery and recovery; to create space within their chaotic life; and to let down their guard to accept support in their struggles.
At the end of this seminar, participants will:
- Understand how culture influences workplace encounters and perceptions.
- Learn successful strategies employed by their peers.
- Understand the importance of sharing and celebrating life-lessons in order to overcome challenges.
- Gain practical tips for responsibly demonstrating their value to their families and organizations.
- Create a network of like-minded men who support breaking down the walls men build.
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Recently, Lango Deen sat down with the 2020 Women of Color STEM Conference Technologist of the Year, RADM Sylvia Trent-Adams, for an in-depth conversation. Topics range from the recognizing achievements and acknowledging challenges, how she helped improve healthcare services in different communities, her experience in Hampton University’s nursing program, and much more. Stay tuned for CCG Media’s presentation of “A Conversation with RADM Sylvia Trent-Adams,” featuring Lango Deen.
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Recently, Lango Deen sat down with VADM Dr. Adam Robinson, for an in-depth conversation. Topics range from the importance of Global Health Security, his introduction to COVID-19, tips and suggestions on how to improve global health security, and much more. Stay tuned for CCG Media’s presentation of “A Conversation with VADM Adam Robinson,” featuring Lango Deen.
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
BEYA 2020
Job Ready Certification/Fast Track - Behavior and Business: Best Practices in Business Etiquette
Talia Fox - CEO - KUSI Global
Learning Objective: Examine methods for successfully understanding corporate etiquette
Professionals understand that etiquette in business is a critical factor in making decisions. Success in any industry relies on relationships, whether with coworkers, clients, suppliers, or investors. When you are well-mannered and considerate in dealing with others, you create engaging, productive, long-lasting relationships. In this course, we will discuss accepted business behavior and its importance in business correspondence.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to answer the following questions:
- What is the definition of etiquette?
- What are the guidelines to making effective introductions?
- What are the three Cs associated with making a good impression?
- What are the three steps in giving a handshake?
- What is one technique you can use to remember names?
- What are two ways to minimize nervousness while in social situations?
- What are the two differences between a formal and an informal letter?
- What color connotes dominance and power? Vitality and harmony?
- Etiquette can help businesses improve in what four areas?
- What is (are) the difference(s) between a formal and an informal letter?
- What are the differences between these dress codes: dressy casual, semi-formal, formal, and black tie?
- What are the basic guidelines in international etiquette?
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
BEYA 2020
Turning Information into Reliable Data: Tools and Techniques to Interpret, Organize, and Increase Reliable Business Results
Jeannice Fairer Samani - Executive Leader - Fairrer Samani Group
Kristy Bridges - Systems Engineer Manager - Lockheed Martin
Nancy Morgan - Assistant DNI for Information and Data - U.S. Intelligence Community
Learning Objective: Increase professional effectiveness, data management, and analytical skills
With evolving technology, many people are overloaded and overwhelmed with information and data. Businesses now have access to large amounts of feedback from internal and external sources. How do we make sense of all the information? Is the data reliable? How can we manage and utilize the data in order to impact business goals, visions, and mission? This seminar will help you turn your information overload into powerful and reliable data that you can use to meet organizational goals.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Assess and categorize data and information.
- Identify tools and techniques to organize and interpret data.
- Explore productivity tools and techniques.
- Examine common data management challenges and solutions.
Slideshare Presentation: Turning Information into Reliable Data
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
BEYA 2020
Think, Act, Achieve Extraordinary Results- Winning Executive Coaching Strategies for the Leader and the Coach
Learning Objective: This seminar provides a vault of pioneering concepts, tools, and resources that move leaders from innovative thought to strategic action.
Leadership is about moving toward important goals and embracing the potential and growth power of people. Whether you are a top CEO, federal executive, director, team lead, or beginning your career, you should be asking yourself one critical question: “How can I grow and achieve personal excellence?” Executive coaching is a strategic partnership that maximizes performance and growth potential to drive enhanced business outcomes. Get ready to be challenged, take risks, and achieve extraordinary results.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Create a plan and vision that supports their business, professional, and life mission.
- Use leadership techniques and communication strategies that support their vision.
- List tools to overcome resistance, act, and make strategic decisions.
- Examine coaching competencies that support the success of future leaders and team members.
- Use strategies to get out of their comfort zone, generate ideas and expand their vision.
Slideshare Presentation: Think, Act, Achieve Extraordinary Results
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
BEYA 2020
The Path to Being the Best Leader: How to Lead with Charisma, Integrity, and Conviction
Karmyn Norwood - Vice President - Lockheed Martin Corporation
Mariama Beemer - Advanced Technical Content Developer - NetApp Inc.
Olu Bolden - Director - Raytheon Company
Toya JacksonManufacturing Engineering Director - General Motors
Learning Objective: Discuss methods that increase leadership skills
The quality of an organization’s leadership and management is critical to its success.
This is true at team, department, and organizational levels. However, what’s the secret to that quality? How do you ensure it throughout the organization? How do you become an excellent leader and manager yourself? As with any professional skills, the skills of leadership and management can be learned and practiced. This course is specifically designed to help you do just that, whatever your role in the organization.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the skills needed to be a successful leader.
- Understand ways to manage staff performance.
- Evaluate their own style.
- Develop skills that help deliver their objectives.
Slideshare Presentation: The Path to Being the Best Leader
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
BEYA 2020
Information is Power! Using Defensive Solutions in Cyber Security
Aaron Ferguson - Technical Director - National Security Agency
Carl Jackson - Director - Lockheed Martin Corporation
LaNaia Jones - Deputy Chief Information Officer - Office of the Director of National Intelligence
LaLisha Hurt - Sr. Director, Deputy CISO - General Dynamics
Jason Harrell - Executive Director - DTCC
Learning Objective: Learn and explore benefits and opportunities in cybersecurity
Living and work environments have been revolutionized by technology. And, it seems the possibilities are endless. From social networking to homeland security, impact of technological advancements is massive. However, as technology is used to capture every corner of our world, the terror of cyber threats and abuse remains an ongoing battle. Join us in this seminar where a panel of cybersecurity professionals discusses approaches to protect critical intelligence and design practical solutions for defending against and avoiding cybercrime and attacks before they happen.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- List strategies for building a safe and secure cybersecurity environment.
- Explore strategy and policies that impact cybersecurity.
- Examine the impact of cybersecurity in diverse industries.
- Explore advances and opportunities for STEM professionals.
- Identify ways to get ahead of the threat.
Slideshare Presentation: Information is Power!
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
BEYA 2020
Licensure as a Professional Engineer - Its Value and the Steps to Take
Eric Fonville - Development Engineer - General Motors
CDR LaKeeva Gunderson - Operations Officer - Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic
Learning Objective: Examine the methods and reasoning for obtaining the professional engineer license
A professional engineer (P.E.) is a person who is licensed to practice engineering in a particular state or U.S. territory after meeting all the requirements of the law. This seminar will give you the information you need to obtain the professional licensure and an understanding of the responsibilities that must be fulfilled to keep it.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the reasoning behind being a licensed professional engineer.
- Identify the procedures for completing the licensed professional engineer registration process.
- Identify the responsibilities for maintaining the professional engineer license.
- Outline the Principles of Standard Care.
Slideshare Presentation: Licensure as a Professional Engineer