ST. PAUL, Minn., July 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GovDelivery, the leading provider of government-to-citizen communications solutions, today announces that three key experts will lead sessions at the Next Generation of Government: Training Summit 2012, hosted by GovLoop and Young Government Leaders (YGL), and held at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC on July 26th and 27th. Director of Engagement Services, Joseph Porcelli, and Engagement Strategist, Lauren Modeen will lead a session around social media, and Client Performance Analyst, Dennis R. Still, will facilitate a panel discussion on data and government. All three will tap into their GovDelivery experience helping more than 550 government agencies engage their stakeholders through effective digital communications to provide the event's government employee audience with insightful and useful strategies and tips.
More information on sessions at the event:
Road to Analytical Stardom: Using Data of All Sizes to Illuminate Insights With Dennis R. Still, Client Performance Analyst, GovDelivery; Carter Hewgley, FEMAStat Director, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency; Melissa Kline Lee, HRstat Project Manager, U.S. Office of Personnel Management & President (2011 - 2012), YGL Los Angeles; Chris Musialek, Chief Software Architect, Data.gov, Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, General Services Administration Thursday, July 26 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Government agencies are using the power of analytics to understand government performance as well as analyze key trends, catch fraud, and drive better citizen engagement. In this session, you will learn tips on using data to effectively do your job better. Learn key analytical strategies that will help you become an analytical star within your agency or organization. Leveraging Social Media Skills With Joseph Porcelli, Director of Engagement Services, GovDelivery; Lauren Modeen, Engagement Strategist, GovDelivery; Betsy Steele, Project Manager, Federal Systems Integration and Management Center, Client Support Centers, Office of Assisted Acquisition Services, Federal Acquisition Service, General Services Administration Thursday, July 26 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Social media is no longer a fad or what you do for fun at night. Instead social media plays a big role in how to connect with citizens and improve collaboration in public service agencies. This session will teach you how to use social media effectively in government from tactical tips to insight on navigating the legal and security hurdles.
Joseph, Lauren and Dennis will join an impressive group of speakers and panelists including the Founder of WordPress, Matt Mullenweg; Carmen Medina, Former CIA Director of Intelligence and author of the series "The Corporate Rebel"; Claire Thurston with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM); Jonah Czerwinski with the Department of Veterans Affairs; and many others to enhance the public service career of attendees by offering the best training, motivation and guidance available. There will be sessions on supervision, workplace savviness, public speaking, project management, among others. Speakers range from SES leaders from EPA to CDC, senior political appointees, and NY-Times bestselling authors.
This OPM-approved training event, designed by and for emerging government leaders, provides:
- Training sessions mapped to OPM ECQs to develop the critical skills needed by rising leaders;
- Career advice for young leaders from top senior government officials;
- Best practices across government to replicate in agencies;
- Networking opportunities to build career networks; and
- Speakers to energize and inspire younger generation in public service
Register and get full details at nextgengovt.com.
About GovDelivery
GovDelivery, the leading provider of government-to-citizen communication solutions, helps government organizations transform the way they communicate by maximizing direct connections with the public and reducing communications cost. More than 550 government organizations worldwide, including more than half of major U.S. federal agencies, as well as state, county, and city governments in the U.S., and local authorities and central government agencies in the United Kingdom, use GovDelivery to optimize their effectiveness, efficiency, and engagement in communications with the public. GovDelivery is a partner company of ICG (Nasdaq:ICGE). For more information, visit http://www.govdelivery.com.
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