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Current Time: 2026-02-13 15:55:18
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In this session, discover if you’re ready to sell in Amazon’s store and how to get started. Learn the fundamentals of selling with Amazon including what to sell and when, how to list and deliver your products, and how to grow and scale your brand online. Finally, we will also share information on the resources and programs Amazon has to help enable success for entrepreneurs.
Presented by: Diana Mungu
Learning Objective: This seminar is designed to provide participants with advanced leadership strategies essential for building, developing, and sustaining high-performance teams capable of consistently achieving outstanding results through innovation, effective execution, and cohesive growth. In highly competitive environments—across business, government, or military sectors—mere performance is insufficient. Leaders must foster elite teams that demonstrate alignment, resilience, and the ability to excel under pressure. High-Performance Teams: Advanced Leadership Strategies for Peak Results offers a comprehensive program aimed at equipping leaders with the mindset and practical tools required to realize their teams' full potential. The session examines the scientific and psychological principles underpinning high-performing groups, with a particular focus on trust, accountability, clearly defined roles, and a shared purpose as drivers of sustained excellence. Participants will analyze the distinguishing characteristics of top-performing teams—including communication practices, adaptability, innovation, and recovery strategies—and learn how to cultivate the optimal conditions for superior team performance. The seminar highlights leadership behaviors that establish emotional safety, facilitate collective problem-solving, and promote mutual accountability, while presenting frameworks for systematically evaluating and enhancing team dynamics over time. This course is ideally suited for those seeking to transition from managing individual performance to establishing a culture of peak execution and continuous growth. Upon completion, participants will: · Develop strategic thinking, self-awareness, and leadership practices that motivate exceptional performance. · Acquire methods to encourage open communication, constructive risk-taking, and ownership within diverse teams. · Assess approaches for aligning individual skills and strengths with overarching team objectives to maximize impact. · Design systems for feedback, learning, and adaptation that ensure team agility and forward-thinking progress. Who Should Attend: Human capital officers, senior managers, supervisors, team leaders, and non-management professionals who are committed to enhancing employee retention and sustaining high levels of organizational performance. Assessed ECG SES Standards: Developing Others; Influencing/Negotiating; Team Building; Vision. CEU credits: 1.25
Presented by: Karen Davis, Adrienne Somerville, Aknesha Miller, Todd Frech
This course evaluates how robotics are reshaping operations, supply chains, and workforce strategies. Participants will explore the strategic value that robotics can provide across various sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. The course will cover the assessment of return on investment (ROI) for robotics integration, examining both the financial and operational impacts. Additionally, participants will learn how to balance automation with workforce considerations, ensuring that human capital is effectively managed alongside technological advancements. Topics will include change management, employee training, and maintaining workforce morale in an increasingly automated environment. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: Identify sectors where robotics provides strategic value. Assess ROI for robotics integration. Balance automation with workforce considerations. Who Should Attend: Supervisors, managers, and employees who want to explore advancements in the A.I. field opportunities. Assessed ECG SES Standards: Results Driven; Decisiveness; Customer Service; Business Acumen; Human Capital Management; Technology Management. CEU credits: 1.25
Presented by: Daphney Chery, Tiffany Ceasor, Chika Okwor, Ken Washington
As the tides of technology reshape the professional landscape, women of color in STEM are uniquely positioned to ride these waves of change and lead the next era of innovation. This session is your launchpad to master Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, which is a secure, intuitive AI assistant that is accessible through your work or school account. Experience how Copilot streamlines work, automates tasks, and unlocks new insights through real-world scenarios and hands-on demos. You will learn practical prompting, explore creative features, and level up your AI skillset! Call to Action Join us to unlock your AI potential, build future-ready skills, and embrace the fast-changing future of work to ensure every voice is heard, valued, and amplified. Audience Level: Pre-Professional, Individual, Manager, Director, Senior Level Assessed ECG SES Standards: Strategic Thinking; Problem Solving; Technical Credibility; Technology Management; Continual Learning CEU: 1.25
Presented by: Njeri Grevious
Learning Objective: Participants will obtain practical tools and strategies for leading with flexibility, making decisions under pressure, and adapting effectively to rapid change and uncertainty. In environments characterized by disruption, volatility, and accelerated transformation, leaders are required to adopt adaptive approaches rather than relying solely on fixed plans or perspectives. Leading with Agility is a seminar designed to provide leaders at various levels with adaptive thinking and decision-making skills suited to dynamic circumstances. Using real-world scenarios and techniques supported by evidence, this session examines how agile leadership contributes to resilience, supports innovation, and helps teams maintain progress when facing unclear situations. Participants will gain insights into responding thoughtfully to change, sustaining team alignment, and morale under evolving conditions. This session may be particularly useful for leaders who are managing transitions, addressing complex challenges, or working in high-stakes, time-sensitive settings. At the end of the seminar, participants will: · Learn methods for quickly assessing options, taking calculated actions, and maintaining confidence during uncertain times. · Review frameworks to adjust direction while preserving momentum, focus, and team involvement. · Identify approaches for developing an organizational culture that adapts to change, gains from setbacks, and adjusts efficiently. · Understand strategies to remain flexible without compromising long-term objectives or mission clarity. Who Should Attend: Human capital officers, senior managers, supervisors, team leaders, and other specialists interested in employee retention and work performance. Assessed ECG SES Standards: Developing Others; Influencing/Negotiating; Team Building; Vision. CEU credits: 1.25
Presented by: Kerron Duncan, Madeline Augustin, Tammy Jones
This course provides leaders with a comprehensive understanding of AI's broader impact on the workforce, ethics, and global competitiveness. Participants will assess how AI-driven technologies are reshaping societal and workforce dynamics, including changes in job roles, skill requirements, and organizational structures. The course will cover critical policy, regulation, and ethical issues related to AI adoption, such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and accountability. Participants will also develop strategic recommendations for integrating AI into their organizations, ensuring that AI initiatives align with ethical standards and contribute to global competitiveness. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: Evaluate societal and workforce shifts driven by AI. Address policy, regulation, and ethical issues. Develop strategic recommendations for AI adoption. Who Should Attend: Supervisors, managers, and employees who want to explore advancements in the A.I. field opportunities. Assessed ECG SES Standards: Leading Change; External Awareness; Vision; Building Coalitions; Political Savvy. CEU credits: 1.25
Presented by: Aliyah Gibbs, Anaysha Bass, William Makell, Victor Brown
Everyone sees them. Few are addressing them head-on. They are elephants. The business landscape is shifting from multiple directions. AI is transforming how work gets done. Corporations are questioning obligations. Workplace policies are being rewritten and professionals at every level are asking the same question: What now? This panel brings together Boeing executives and HBCU leadership for the conversation happening in hallways but rarely on stage. We’ll tackle what organizations and individuals need to navigate moments of compounding disruption—from building and sustaining talent pipelines to retention strategies, shifting regulatory landscapes, and managing perceptions when the ground keeps moving. More importantly, we’ll explore what commitment to excellence looks like when the environment around us is changing in real time—and who stands to get left behind when access points seem to narrow just as opportunity expands. Whether you’re a student mapping your career, a mid-career professional recalibrating your strategy, or a leader trying to sustain excellence across your organization, this session delivers what no algorithm or leadership framework can: honest dialogue about how to thrive when disruption is the only constant. AI will reshape your tools. This conversation will reshape your trajectory.
Presented by: Kimberly Jones, Lane Ballard, David Canada, Paris Forest, Tracey Espero
Learning Objective: Participants will learn how to implement intrusive leadership practices aimed at building trust, increasing team cohesion, and improving productivity. Amid ongoing uncertainty, workforce disengagement, and growing mental health concerns, leaders in military, government, and professional sectors are considering leadership models that extend beyond traditional oversight. Marcus A. Canady, Coast Guard officer and founder of the Canady Leadership Group, presents Intrusive Leadership, a people-focused approach designed for teams operating in high-pressure settings. First developed in military contexts to promote unit cohesion and personal accountability, intrusive leadership encourages proactive engagement with team members beyond their roles as employees. Instead of responding only when issues arise, this model advocates for leaders to intentionally connect with employees, establish psychological safety, and provide early support for performance, morale, and well-being. This framework is applicable across corporate organizations, public safety operations, civilian management, and federal agencies, supporting continued connection between leaders and staff and contributing to operational effectiveness. Drawing on case studies and lessons from Canady’s experience in military and government leadership, this seminar provides strategies to strengthen command presence, enhance retention, and lead through established principles. By the end of the seminar, participants will: · Examine the foundational aspects of intrusive leadership and its relevance across various sectors. · Learn methods for maintaining standards while fostering an environment built on trust and care. · Consider ways intrusive leadership can help address common mental and emotional challenges within defense, civil service, and operational teams. · Acquire approaches for engaging with employees to encourage resilience, loyalty, and improved performance. Who Should Attend: Human capital officers, senior managers, supervisors, team leaders, and other non-management specialists interested in boosting employee retention and maintaining high work performance: Assessed ECG SES Standards: Developing Others; Influencing/Negotiating; Team Building; Vision. CEU credits: 1.25
Presented by: Adrian West, Marcus Canady
This course empowers executives to create an organizational roadmap for AI adoption that balances risk, innovation, and mission outcomes. Participants will learn how to develop a comprehensive vision for integrating AI into their operations, ensuring that AI initiatives align with the organization's mission and workforce needs. The course will cover strategies for building resilience into long-term planning, addressing potential challenges and uncertainties associated with AI adoption. Topics will include risk management, innovation strategies, and aligning AI with organizational goals to drive sustainable success. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: Create a vision for AI integration in operations. Align AI strategies with mission and workforce needs. Build resilience into long-term planning. Who Should Attend: Supervisors, managers, and employees who want to explore advancements in the A.I. field opportunities. Assessed ECG SES Standards: Business Acumen; Leading Change; Strategic Thinking; Problem Solving; Technical Credibility; Technology Management; Results Driven; Accountability. CEU credits: 1.25
Presented by: Natalie Walters, Talitha Washington, Victor Brown
Dive into the dynamic world of Oil & Gas and discover why the Permian Basin stands as a powerhouse of American energy, fueling our nation’s economy and shaping the lives and opportunities of the people who call it home. This session brings the entire Oil & Gas industry to life, giving you a clear understanding of what it is, how it works, why it matters, and the enormous role it plays in powering modern life. Through an engaging panel discussion, you’ll explore everything from the geological science behind discovering hydrocarbons to the engineering and technology that make safe and efficient extraction possible. You’ll see how the industry transforms raw natural resources into the energy that drives our homes, businesses, transportation, and economy. You’ll also gain insight into the wide range of careers the Oil & Gas industry offers; roles that drive innovation, support communities, and create real impact. And you’ll learn how you could be part of this exciting field while discovering Diamondback’s leadership and commitment to both the industry and the communities we proudly serve.
Learning Objective: Participants will enhance their leadership presence and influence through emotional intelligence, clear communication, and fostering a culture of trust and accountability. Confidence isn't about having all the answers; it's about leading with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. The Confident Leader seminar equips leaders to boost their impact by increasing self-awareness and external influence. In challenging environments, confident leaders build trust, inspire action, and drive results. Participants will engage in discussions and practical strategies focused on emotional intelligence, vision alignment, and consistent communication to motivate high performance. The session covers being both approachable and decisive, transparent yet strategic, and resilient under pressure while empowering others. By the end of the seminar, participants will: · Build trust and engagement through self-awareness and empathy. · Clearly articulate goals to inspire commitment. · Promote accountability without micromanaging. · Project confidence, manage uncertainty, and authentically influence outcomes. Who Should Attend: Human capital officers, managers, supervisors, team leaders, and specialists seeking to improve employee retention and performance. Assessed ECG SES Standards: Developing Others; Influencing/Negotiating; Team Building; Vision. CEU credits: 1.25
Presented by: Malika Grayson-Duncan, Markeeva Morgan, Celena Noel, Patrick Massenburg
This course explores IBM’s quantum roadmap, highlighting key milestones and how both industry and government can prepare for the impending disruption brought about by quantum computing. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of quantum computing, as well as projections for its future development. The course will delve into the implications of quantum computing for national security and global competitiveness, examining how quantum technologies can both pose risks and offer strategic advantages. Additionally, participants will assess workforce readiness and investment strategies, ensuring that their organizations are well-prepared to leverage quantum computing advancements. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: Understand the current and projected state of quantum computing. Explore implications for national security and competitiveness. Assess workforce readiness and investment strategies. Who Should Attend: Supervisors, managers, and employees who want to explore advancements in the A.I. field opportunities. Assessed ECG SES Standards: Leading Change; External Awareness; Vision; Results Driven; Accountability; Business Acumen; Strategic Thinking; Technology Management CEU credits: 1.25
Presented by: Jordon Miller, Celeste Chamberlain, Renata Spinks-McNeal
Learning Objective: Participants will learn methods for strategically leading teams and organizations to optimize workforce performance, strengthen engagement, and drive innovation while aligning with long-term business goals. In today’s fast-changing environment, leadership requires more than managing day-to-day operations. Strategic leaders must anticipate challenges, align people with organizational objectives, and inspire teams to deliver results. The Strategic Leader’s Edge equips leaders with the frameworks and tools to navigate uncertainty, manage change, and cultivate high-performing, adaptable teams. This seminar emphasizes vision-setting, decision-making, and influence as the foundations of effective leadership. Participants will examine how to balance short-term demands with long-term priorities, foster collaboration across diverse teams, and create a culture that supports innovation and trust. The session also highlights strategies for building resilience, maintaining transparency, and motivating people through transitions. At the conclusion of the seminar, participants will be able to: Evaluate leadership strategies that align workforce capabilities with organizational objectives. Apply decision-making frameworks to lead teams through change and complexity. Strengthen collaboration and communication across diverse roles and locations. Build trust and resilience by balancing innovation with human-centered values. Who Should Attend: Supervisors, managers, HR professionals, and aspiring executives who want to elevate their leadership impact and shape organizational strategy. Assessed ECG SES Standards: Conflict Management; Continual Learning; Influencing/Negotiating; Interpersonal Skills; Public Service Motivation; Team Building CEU credits: 1.25
Presented by: Zalenda Cyrille, Shantel Chapman, Todd Frech, Maria Thorpe
This course provides an executive overview of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), emphasizing the vulnerabilities in current cryptographic systems and the urgency of adopting quantum-safe practices. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of PQC and its critical role in national cybersecurity. The course will cover the identification of areas where current cryptographic systems are most vulnerable to quantum attacks, highlighting the potential risks and consequences. Additionally, participants will develop actionable steps for transitioning to quantum-safe environments, ensuring that their organizations are prepared for the quantum era. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: Define PQC and its role in national cybersecurity. Identify where cryptographic systems are most vulnerable. Develop action steps for transitioning to quantum-safe environments. Who Should Attend: Supervisors, managers, and employees who want to explore advancements in the A.I. field opportunities. Assessed ECG SES Standards: Leading Change; Problem Solving; Decisiveness; External Awareness; Business Acumen; Strategic Thinking; Technology Management CEU credits: 1.25
Presented by: Jordon Miller, Celeste Chamberlain, Renata Spinks-McNeal
Learning Objective: Participants will learn how to develop and communicate a vision that encourages action, aligns teams, and supports organizational performance through clarity, purpose, and accountability. In contemporary work environments, leaders are expected to motivate their teams. Vision-Driven Leadership is a seminar aimed at providing leaders with methods and strategies to guide team members with a shared vision. Attendees will consider the significance of vision in influencing motivation, informing decision-making, and shaping a culture of purpose and responsibility. Regardless of whether participants lead projects, departments, or organizations, effectively communicating a clear vision can affect employee engagement, operational effectiveness, and long-term outcomes. This session will outline practical techniques for aligning priorities, reducing miscommunication, and establishing trust and accountability. At the end of this seminar, participants will: · Learn approaches for defining a vision that aligns teams toward common objectives. · Review strategies for effectively communicating vision and priorities across various styles and channels. · Identify ways to connect high-level vision to routine operations. · Discuss practices to support a culture where individuals recognize their roles in achieving shared goals. Who Should Attend: Team members, team leaders, and supervisors/managers who manage teams; individuals interested in team leadership roles. Assessed ECG SES Standards: Conflict Management; Continual Learning; Influencing/Negotiating; Interpersonal Skills; Public Service Motivation; Team Building CEU credits: 1.25
Presented by: Kendall Holbrook, Precious Wilson-Pulley, Dr. Joi Spraggins, Jessica Johnson
This course evaluates the risks posed by cryptographically relevant quantum computers and provides strategies to protect mission-critical networks. Participants will gain an understanding of the potential threats that quantum computing poses to current cryptographic systems and the urgency of transitioning to quantum-safe security measures. The course will cover the assessment of organizational risk from quantum disruption, including identifying vulnerable systems and data. Participants will also learn how to build strategic partnerships to accelerate readiness for quantum-safe practices, collaborating with industry experts, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Additionally, the course will provide recommendations for agency-wide steps to adopt Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and ensure long-term security in the quantum era. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: Assess organizational risk from quantum disruption. Build strategic partnerships to accelerate readiness. Recommend agency-wide steps for PQC adoption. Who Should Attend: Supervisors, managers, and employees who want to explore advancements in the A.I. field opportunities. Assessed ECG SES Standards: Building Coalitions; Partnering; Influencing/Negotiating; Results Driven; Accountability; Problem Solving; Decisiveness; Technology Management CEU credits: 1.25
Presented by: Lakesha Bates, Ernest Smiley, Patrick Black, Chika Okwor
