
Current Time: 2026-02-14 15:10:57

Sponsored by MISO Energy
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
