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DOES Week 2024 Courses

Auditing/Evaluation

Title: Compliance Auditing - Graduate School USA    
 
Date: 9/18/2024 and 9/19/2024 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM    
 
Location: DOES Suite 5201    
 
Legislators, public officials and others expect that audits are conducted to ensure compliance with authoritative requirements. Learn the different kinds of compliance audits that might be made, including compliance with regulatory guidelines, contract and grant agreements, conformance with quality requirements, and compliance with established procedures and controls. Learn what auditors might do when they find that authoritative requirement does not produce the desired results. Also, learn the circumstances when a compliance audit might not be appropriate. Through case study exercises, practice a step-by-step process for conducting compliance audits and learn how compliance findings may differ from findings for traditional performance audits.
 
PeopleSoft Code: CF-216-0001
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Writing

Title: Editing for Impact - Graduate School USA    
 
Date:9/17/2024 | 1:00PM - 5:00PM    
 
Location: Virtual Link    
 
Gain the skills for revising your business documents to improve their clarity and accuracy. The Plain Writing Act of 2010 mandates that government documents be easily understood and well organized. Learn how to revise documents to give your main ideas greater power and emphasis. Become proficient at spotting and correcting common punctuation, capitalization, and abbreviation errors, as well as frequently misused words.
 
PeopleSoft Code: CF215-0001
 
 
Title: Editing for Impact - Graduate School USA    
 
Date: 9/19/2024 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM    
 
Location: DSI Training Room 1    
 
Gain the skills for revising your business documents to improve their clarity and accuracy. The Plain Writing Act of 2010 mandates that government documents be easily understood and well organized. Learn how to revise documents to give your main ideas greater power and emphasis. Become proficient at spotting and correcting common punctuation, capitalization, and abbreviation errors, as well as frequently misused words.    
 
PeopleSoft Code: CF215-0002
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Data Management

Title: PowerHour: DOES Dashboards - DOES    
 
Date: 9/18/2024 | 10AM - 12:00PM    
 
Location: Virtual Link
 
This training covers the Vendor Awareness Tool (VAT) Dashboard and the Labor Market Awareness Dashboard (LMA Dashboard). The **VAT Dashboard** provides insights into vendor capabilities, performance data, and alignment with DOES’ objectives, enhancing decision-making and collaboration with training providers. The **LMA Dashboard** offers up-to-date labor market information, including employment trends, population patterns, and in-demand skills, supporting effective workforce planning and career development. The training will equip users with the skills to effectively utilize these tools for improved vendor selection and labor market analysis."    
 
PeopleSoft Code: CF805-0001
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Financial Management   

Title: PowerHour: DC Credit Union - DC Credit Union
 
Date: 9/17/2024 | 10AM - 12:00PM    
 
Location: DOES Suite 4302   
 
DC Credit Union is embarking on a journey to empower the community through comprehensive financial literacy lessons. Through engaging workshops, tailored seminars, and accessible online resources, we equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate their personal finances confidently. From budgeting basics to investment options, we’ll guide you through the steps needed to secure your financial well-being.
 
PeopleSoft Code: CF922-0001
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DOES Ethics

Title: BEGA and OGC    
 
Date: 9/18/2024  | 9:00AM - 12:00PM    
 
Location: DSI Training Room 3    
 
Board of Ethics and Government Accountability's (BEGA) provides training to District employees and public official regarding the ethics rules and the open government laws. When employees know the rules, they are less likely to violate the rules. Join the BEGA team and the DOES Office of General Council as they give a refresher course on the District's Code of Conduct, Freedom of Information Act and Ethics.    
 
PeopleSoft Code: CF601-0001
 
 
Title: BEGA and OGC    
 
Date: 9/19/2024 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM    
 
Location: DSI Training Room 3
 
Board of Ethics and Government Accountability's (BEGA) provides training to District employees and public official regarding the ethics rules and the open government laws. When employees know the rules, they are less likely to violate the rules. Join the BEGA team and the DOES Office of General Council as they give a refresher course on the District's Code of Conduct, Freedom of Information Act and Ethics.    
 
PeopleSoft Code: CF601-0002
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Management   

Title: Engaging Leadership - MC    
 
Dates: 9/18/2024 - 9/19/2024 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM
 
Location: DOES Suite 2309    
 
Learn to identify factors that generate engagement and disengagement and gain the tools to cultivate workplace relationships. Through interactive discussions and exercises, this course will help you engage your team members and promote a workplace environment that supports adaptability, innovation, and growth. In addition, you will practice conversations that sustain engagement during times of change and conflict.
 
PeopleSoft Code: CF806-0001
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Innovation  

Title: Promoting Creativity and Innovation - MC   
 
Date: 9/18/2024 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM   
 
Location: DSI Training Room 2    
 
In this course, you will learn practical and relevant strategies for creating a culture of creativity and innovation in the public sector. You will also gain hands-on practice through an immersive simulation where you will make creative decisions about real-world challenges you face on the job. By the end of this course, you will develop a personalized action plan for implementing and sustaining your vision in the years to come.
 
PeopleSoft Code: CF807-0001
 
 
Title: Promoting Creativity and Innovation - MC    
 
Date: 9/19/2024 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM    
 
Location: DSI Training Room 2    
 
In this course, you will learn practical and relevant strategies for creating a culture of creativity and innovation in the public sector. You will also gain hands-on practice through an immersive simulation where you will make creative decisions about real-world challenges you face on the job. By the end of this course, you will develop a personalized action plan for implementing and sustaining your vision in the years to come.
 
PeopleSoft Code: CF807-0001
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Finance

Title: Market Research - MC    
 
Date: 9/17/2024 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM    
 
Location: DOES Suite 5201    
 
Understand the relevant market research industry practices, commercial solutions, and potential services that meet organizational requirements to make the best choices for your agency. You will learn and apply the basic principles, tools, and methods for performing market research—from defining the term, to gathering information, to documenting results. A special focus is given to commercial versus developmental products and locating small business sources.
 
PeopleSoft Code: CF808-0001