Back in Person & Better Than Ever!
Join your colleagues, friends and fellow AGA members at our first in person event in two years at the 2022 National Leadership Training! AGA is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all our NLT participants, please review the Health & Safety Guidelines for all in-person attendees.
- In-person attendees (mask & vax proof required): Choose between four concurrent breakout sessions
- Virtual attendees: Choose between two pre-selected concurrent breakout sessions (sessions that are marked with "session for in-person & virtual attendees"; view the livestreamed sessions
- All sessions will be recorded and archived and available for one year (no CPE for recorded sessions)
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Wednesday, February 23, 7:15 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday, February 23, 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Wednesday, February 23, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Establishing positive and productive working relationships with those up, down and across from us is critical to success in any organization. This lively presentation offers proven strategies and techniques to increase cooperation and collaboration between colleagues with different levels of authority, perspectives, needs, wants and personalities. Learning to manage relationships in every direction is good — for you, your team and your organization....
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Wednesday, February 23, 9:45 AM - 9:55 AM
Wednesday, February 23, 9:55 AM - 10:45 AM
How have preparations for post-pandemic operations affected agency budgets? Learn how budget and finance leaders prepared and justified budget realignments for 2022 and beyond and how they work with mission and business leaders on modifications to position their agencies for success....
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Budgets, performance, risk, strategy. While familiar, these terms are rarely integrated to deliver maximum value to citizens. Hear from agencies about their journey to establish interplay between agency budgets, program performance and results, enterprise risk and strategic planning....
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Hear how a CFO and Data Officer created positive, lasting results in their organizations from their focus on technology, innovation, collaboration and process improvement....
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In the “new normal” of life and work in the COVID-19 era, one thing is certain: the voice of the employee is stronger than ever. American workers now share a different outlook on values, wants and needs. Employers who aren’t in tune with their people will pay a price as talent leaves for companies and organizations that align with their values and ideal work experiences....
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Wednesday, February 23, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Wednesday, February 23, 11:15 AM - 12:05 PM
Our panel examines agency implementation of OMB Circular A-123 requirements nearly five years after its release. Explore changes over the last five years and whether agencies’ risk and control programs have met OMB’s intended results....
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Panelists discuss the physics of organizational performance for resource and financial managers and the attributes of leaders who create a culture that drives behavior to improve organizational performance (Performance Pathway)....
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A panel of government officials will discuss what has worked for them to keep employees’ spirits high and keep them focused on agency mission in a telework environment....
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Wednesday, February 23, 12:05 PM - 1:05 PM
Wednesday, February 23, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
Many organizations in their strategic planning predicted the evolution of financial trends by the end of the first quarter of the 21st century. However, as 2025 approaches, some trends are running ahead of predictions while others are falling behind. Our expert panel of financial executives will offer their perspectives on the trends and how operations look beyond 2025....
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Government agencies face challenges in engaging their workforce for staff recruitment, retention and advancement. As leaders look to the future, it’s important to examine the present and the past to be ready for a different workforce....
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Over the past year, AGA’s Defense Working Committee tapped into information, stories, policies and procedures from civilian agencies, state and local governments, and private firms for creative, proven ways to address internal controls and solve audit challenges at DoD....
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Federal agencies face unprecedented IT workforce challenges to meet the demands of mounting security risks, operational support, and IT and security requirements yet remain at the forefront of technological advancement....
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Wednesday, February 23, 2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Wednesday, February 23, 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
Combining financial, operational, and line of business planning leads to better outcomes and more agility. Advanced enterprise performance management (EPM) technology creates an opportunity to integrate real-time information into plans. Speakers from the Department of Energy and U.S. House of Representatives will discuss problems solved by EPM, its key benefits to their agencies, and the primary advantages of using a Cloud solution....
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Increase performance with a positive work culture.This presentation shares how to work at breaking down barriers between those who manage the budget versus those responsible for implementing. Michael walks through the process to gain a shared understanding between the two, which leads to trust, efficiency, and effective use of public funds. ...
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Through the American Recovery Plan and other legislation, state and local governments received historic amounts of federal assistance to address pandemic concerns. Examine challenges in the management and oversight of these funds at all levels of government....
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Examine the personas of transformative leaders and compare traditional and transformative financial leadership results. Learn about a groundbreaking initiative sponsored by AGA to provide a forum and platform for future leaders....
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Wednesday, February 23, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, February 23, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
At a time when many are soul-searching and experiencing change, an identifiable personal brand greatly affects the world’s views of us. People who make themselves memorable — in a positive way — are the ones most often hired, promoted, valued and positioned for opportunities. Find inspiration in this session to see yourself in a new way and learn techniques for leaving a positive impression that builds career and life focus....
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Wednesday, February 23, 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM
All NLT participants are invited to join AGA for an in-person celebration of AGA's accomplishments over more than 70 years and to celebrate the 'new' AGA! Network with government, corporate and AGA leaders, catch up with colleagues, and meet people face to face! Pick up some free AGA gifts while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
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Thursday, February 24, 7:15 AM - 4:35 PM
Thursday, February 24, 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Thursday, February 24, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
In a natural disaster, a state or local government entity relies on its financial leader for expertise and knowledge to handle the monetary effects of the crisis. Learn where to find guidance and how to weigh the advice to offer....
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ESG aims to identify risks through a variety of tracking, reporting, and management operations. Streamline organizational efforts by integrating ESG with your ERM framework....
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Tone at the top matters in the public sector. In the area of technology managemement, government must set the tenor of responsibility and, ultimately, accountability from leaders to staff. Our panel discusses tips and techniques to filter a message through all levels of the organization, from the top down....
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Thursday, February 24, 9:45 AM - 9:55 AM
Thursday, February 24, 9:55 AM - 10:45 AM
Most agencies are not undergoing wholesale financial modernization; they are just trying to keep their diverse systems up-to-date. Through agency lessons learned and success stories, learn how to stay ahead of the technology curve and how modernizing systems will affect budget, accounting, reporting, procurement, travel and more....
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IT permeates and facilitates every critical function in government organizations. Associated IT risks inherently impact all functions, operations and, ultimately, mission. Panelists will discuss the preeminence of IT and cybersecurity in ERM....
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Hear about the latest updates to the President's Management Agenda (PMA), especially in priorities, performance, collaboration across government and more. Explore ways the previously documented "future of federal financial management" fits within and supports the PMA....
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“Fintech” refers to new financial technologies designed to enhance and automate the use and delivery of financial services — and it is changing the way we save, borrow and spend money. Explore ways financial leaders can prepare their organizations for larger fintech roles in the future and the inevitable transformation of the financial management community....
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Thursday, February 24, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Thursday, February 24, 11:15 AM - 12:05 PM
Government finance leaders can leverage intelligent automation or AI/ML technologies to address finance challenges. Our panel will discuss the use of these technologies, the relationship between AI and RPA, and the impact of automation on people and processes....
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Successful recruitment practices include government websites, employee referrals, social media interaction and job fairs. Learn more about what really works to attract good hires....
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The pandemic taught us that the one thing guaranteed in life is uncertainty. As leaders, we frequently navigate uncertain waters, but some specific techniques can help us achieve organizational goals and objectives in changing times....
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Newly implemented lease standards affect both GASB and FASAB preparers. Our panel of experts will share practical tips to address the impact of the new standards on lease recording and disclosure in financial statements and more....
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Thursday, February 24, 12:05 PM - 1:05 PM
Thursday, February 24, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
Staff retention is a challenge in all sectors these days. Professionals have more opportunities to move around, and they are opting for change more than ever before. How can the public sector adapt to improve retention and develop leadership skills in personnel with experience in more than one agency?...
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The President’s Management Agenda promotes a vision of equitable, effective, accountable government that delivers results for all. As federal agencies reevaluate the way they measure value and benefits to the American taxpayer, learn more about transforming budget processes for better service to the public....
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Most people prefer compliments to complaints, yet, negative comments can help propel us forward in ways more comforting words cannot. Learn how to use criticism to gain a fresh perspective on your professional life, and reach your full potential....
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Technology Business Management (TBM) is an increasingly popular methodology in government; however, some organizations still struggle to maximize its value. Find out how to use TBM to guide IT strategy, build stakeholder trust and maximize efficiencies....
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Thursday, February 24, 2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Thursday, February 24, 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
Digital and emerging technologies allow government agencies to make better use of data in administrative decisions, enhance controls and use program resources. A panel of government leaders will discuss emerging technologies that combine algorithms with high-speed networks to deliver data-driven insights for programs and decision-making....
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Learn how to build an ethical culture in the workplace and in telework....
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Government and industry leaders discuss the financial transformation and system modernization that lets them make real-time, data-driven decisions for greater efficiencies, confidence and cost savings in the CFO Office. Join them for a look at financial management functions, such as programming, planning, budget execution, people and reporting, plus evaluation processes, project management, user adoption, and technical pitfalls....
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Thursday, February 24, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursday, February 24, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Could the secret sauce in advancing workplace inclusion, equity and belonging center on leader influence and accountability? Participants will gain an understanding of how to model conscious inclusion through renewed mindset, attitudes, behaviors and actions. This engaging program will guide practitioners to lead and manage their people with the 3 R's -- Recognize, Respond & Resolve....
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