For those attending the NIGP National Forum, check out our very own Polly Alles in the following sessions:
Communication session
Presenter Name(s): Polly Alles
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Title of Session: Leadership – Advanced: OYE! How Can I Connect & Communicate with Boomers, Gen-X or Others?
Session Description:
Oye! Are you having challenges with hybrid or remote workplace communication? Do you want to bridge the generational gap in communication? Do you want to learn how “20 Seconds of Courage” can assist in difficult conversations? Do you like to have fun, while modifying proven steps of communication to enhance you or your team’s skills?
Then this workshop is for you! Discover confidence in communicating between generations of employees, peers, and others.
Learning Outcomes:
Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to:
- Learn tools that may assist in generational gap differences, difficult situations, hybrid workplaces, and at home.
- "20 Seconds of Courage.” Explore ways to become more candid, transparent, and understanding of the obstacles that make communication efforts more challenging in today's workplace environment.
- Apply fresh ideas and communication tools to workplace scenarios and relationships, or to usher change within their workplace. WIIFM, WIIFT, and HDIAM!
Session Date: Monday, August 26
Session Time: 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Contract Cancellation session
Presenter Name(s): Polly Alles
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Title of Session: Cornerstones - Fundamental: How Do I Cancel a Contract, Oh My, and What are the Legal Ramifications for All Parties
Session Description:
Do you often send out the Mass Casualty Cleanup Procurement & Contract Specialist (M.C.C.P.C.S.) to fix contract issues after the fact? Do you shy away from contract cancellations, contract administration, and are unsure of the legal ramifications of doing so? Do want proven steps for contract administration?
Then this learning session is for you! Learn how to create an airtight RFP, gain knowledge about contract cancellation and the legal ramifications involved, and take home examples of contract language to add when you face conflicting terms or conditions.
Learning Outcomes:
Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to:
- Gain confidence in "How to Cancel a Contract,” with clearly defined steps to follow.
- Learn the importance of having clearly defined solicitation or bid documents.
- Gain knowledge about performance management and why it is an important part of a contract, solicitation, or bid document.
Session Date: Tuesday, August 27
Session Time: 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM