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SUMMARY:Managing Up: Working Successfully with Any Type of Boss
DESCRIPTION:event overviewMary Abbajay\, author of the award-winning\, best-selling Managing Up: How to Move Up\, Win at Work\, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss\, joins WNG for a not-to-be missed event. \nWhether we like it or not\, our bosses have enormous influence over our ability to succeed\, thrive\, and advance in our organizations\, in our careers and in our own leadership journey. Establishing strong\, productive working relationships with those above us is the single most effective way to accelerate career success and mobility in any organization. Whether you are reporting to a supervisor\, middle manager\, VP\, top executive\, or a board of directors\, managing up is a skill that we all need. \nThis lively and interactive virtual session provides proven strategies and techniques to increase cooperation and collaboration between those who have different power levels\, perspectives\, and personalities. Learning to effectively manage up is good for you\, good for your boss\, and good for your organization. \nThis live presentation helps attendees: \n\nUnderstand the importance of managing up for career mobility and advancement\nRaise awareness around preferred work style and behaviors—of self and others\nRecognize different leadership styles and explore adaptive strategies for communicating and collaborating with each style\nUnderstand and manage personality differences that impact manager/staff relationships\nUnderstand their own and their supervisor’s “hot buttons”\nNavigate “difficult” boss types\nTake ownership of one’s own professional success\n\nrequirements & how to attendThis event is open to all professionals\, but advance registration is required. \n\nScroll to the bottom of the page and purchase a ticket and register using the provided form. \n\nYou’ll receive a confirmation email with event details. \n\nShow up ready to learn and connect! \nrelated faq’sHow can I register for the event?\nSimply scroll down to the bottom of this page and purchase a ticket. You will receive an email with your purchase details and you will be all set! \nCan I bring a guest to the event?\nYes\, guests are welcome! However\, all attendees — including guests — must register in advance and have a ticket to attend. Be sure to include your guest when completing your registration. \n\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n	Tickets\n\n		\n	\n	\n		The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.	\n\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n		Tickets are no longer available
URL:https://washingtonnetworkgroup.com/event/managing-up-working-successfully-with-any-type-of-boss/
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SUMMARY:Building AI Literacy: A Practical Guide for Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:event overviewThis webinar will focus on building practical AI literacy for business owners\, beginning with a foundational understanding of how generative artificial intelligence works\, where it appears in everyday operations\, and how to use it responsibly and effectively. Participants will learn key concepts behind generative AI tools and explore practical examples of popular platforms such as ChatGPT and Gemini. By the end of the session\, attendees will be well equipped to integrate generative AI into their workflows to enhance productivity\, marketing\, and decision-making. \nevent agenda12 – 12:01 Welcome\n12:01 – 12:05 Introductions\n12:05 – 12:40 Presentation\n12:40 – 12:55 Q&A \nrequirements & how to attendThis event is open to all professionals\, but advance registration is required. \n\nScroll to the bottom of the page and register using the provided form. \n\nYou’ll receive a confirmation email with event details. \n\nAdd the event to your calendar and save the Zoom link. \nrelated faq’sHow can I register for the event?\nSimply scroll down to the bottom of this page and obtain a ticket. You will receive an email with your ticket details and you will be all set! \nHow can I volunteer or get involved with the event?\nIf you’re interested in getting involved\, please reach out to the WNG team via our contact form or email us directly at info@washingtonnetworkgroup.com. It’s a great way to meet members and contribute to the WNG community. \nCan I bring a guest to the event?\nYes\, guests are welcome! However\, all attendees — including guests — must register in advance and have a ticket to attend. Be sure to include your guest when completing your registration. \n\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n	Tickets\n\n		\n	\n	\n		The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.	\n\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n		Tickets are no longer available
URL:https://washingtonnetworkgroup.com/event/building-ai-literacy-a-practical-guide-for-business-owners/
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CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,Virtual 🛜
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SUMMARY:Navigating Career Transition in Today’s Job Market
DESCRIPTION:event overviewToday’s job market is evolving\, and experienced professionals are increasingly reassessing how they want to work\, earn\, and lead in their next chapter. This session offers a grounded\, educational look at modern career transition strategies — from traditional employment to consulting portfolios and franchise ownership. Designed for professionals seeking clarity and control\, this discussion focuses on aligning career decisions with your season of life\, goals\, and values. \nCorliss Jackson is a strategist\, consultant\, and entrepreneur who works at the intersection of leadership\, growth\, and career transition. With years of experience helping professionals and businesses navigate change\, Corliss is known for her ability to simplify complexity\, ask the right questions\, and turn uncertainty into clear\, executable plans. \nShe is the founder of Manifest Consulting Group\, a government contracting firm supporting federal\, state\, and local agencies across Human Capital Management\, Program Management\, Leadership Development\, and Technology Management. Through Boss-Builders\, Corliss advises aspiring and transitioning entrepreneurs on franchise ownership—helping them evaluate opportunities\, understand investment models\, and choose businesses aligned with their goals and lifestyle. She also leads Manifest Careers (formerly Fed Job Results)\, where she supports professionals navigating career transitions and leadership growth. \nCorliss brings a practical and empowering approach to transition—helping experienced professionals reframe change\, recognize their value\, and move forward with confidence and intention. \nrequirements & how to attendThis event is open to all professionals\, but advance registration is required. Use the form below to register. \n\nScroll to the bottom of the page and purchase a ticket using the provided form. \n\nYou’ll receive a confirmation email with event details. \n\nShow up ready to learn\, network and connect! \nrelated faq’sHow can I register for the event?\nSimply scroll down to the bottom of this page and purchase a ticket. You will receive an email with your purchase details and you will be all set! \nHow can I volunteer or get involved with the event?\nWe welcome volunteers to help with event check-in\, setup\, and community engagement. If you’re interested in getting involved\, please reach out to the WNG team via our contact form or email us directly at info@washingtonnetworkgroup.com. It’s a great way to meet members and contribute to the WNG community. \nCan I bring a guest to the event?\nYes\, guests are welcome! However\, all attendees — including guests — must register in advance and have a ticket to attend. Be sure to include your guest when completing your registration. \n\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n	Tickets\n\n		\n	\n	\n		The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.	\n\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n		Tickets are no longer available
URL:https://washingtonnetworkgroup.com/event/navigating-career-transition-in-todays-job-market/
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SUMMARY:From Tense to Transformative: How To Succeed with Negotiation
DESCRIPTION:event overviewHow great would it be if you could walk into any negotiation feeling confident and walk away satisfied that you had the best possible outcome? In this presentation\, Susan Borke will teach you three elements that you can use to improve your negotiations with your managers\, team members\, clients\, contractors\, vendors\, and even friends or family.  \nLearning Objectives \nSession participants will:  \n\n Become aware of opportunities to negotiate\n Learn and adopt a strategic negotiating mindset\n Understand the strategic negotiating process\n Experience a deeper dive into three fundamentals of effective Research\n\nrequirements & how to attendThis virtual event is open to all professionals\, but advance registration is required. \n\nScroll to the bottom of the page and purchase a ticket using the provided form. \n\nYou’ll receive a confirmation email with event details. \n\nSet a reminder for yourself with the event date\, time and login information. \n\nCome to the event prepared to be engaged and to ask plenty of questions! \nrelated faq’sHow can I register for the event?\nSimply scroll down to the bottom of this page and purchase a ticket. You will receive an email with your purchase details and you will be all set! \nCan I bring a guest to the event?\nYes\, guests are welcome! However\, all attendees — including guests — must register in advance. Be sure to include your guest when completing your registration. \n\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n	Tickets\n\n		\n	\n	\n		The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.	\n\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n		Tickets are no longer available
URL:https://washingtonnetworkgroup.com/event/from-tense-to-transformative-how-to-succeed-with-negotiation/
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SUMMARY:All About WNG – 2026 Preview and Call for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:event overviewWNG would like to understand what kind of events you’d like to see in 2026 and how you’d like to be involved. Please join us for an informational webinar on Thursday\, October 30th to learn more about opportunities to volunteer\, grow with us\, gain experience and build something special.  \nAgenda \n\nIntroduction – 5 minutes \nBoard/Committee Introductions and Volunteer Opportunities – 15 minutes\n2026 Preview – 5 minutes\nAudience Questions – 15 minutes \nClosing – 5 minutes \n\nrequirements & how to attendThis event is open to all professionals\, but advance registration is required. Space is limited\, so we encourage early sign-up to secure your spot. \n\nScroll to the bottom of the page and purchase a ticket using the provided form. \n\nYou’ll receive a confirmation email with event details. \n\nShow up ready to learn\, network and connect! \nrelated faq’sHow can I register for the event?\nSimply scroll down to the bottom of this page and purchase a ticket. You will receive an email with your purchase details and you will be all set! \nHow can I volunteer or get involved with the event?\nWe welcome volunteers to help with event check-in\, setup\, and community engagement. If you’re interested in getting involved\, please reach out to the WNG team via our contact form or email us directly at info@washingtonnetworkgroup.com. It’s a great way to meet members and contribute to the WNG community. \nCan I bring a guest to the event?\nYes\, guests are welcome! However\, all attendees — including guests — must register in advance and have a ticket to attend. Be sure to include your guest when completing your registration. \n\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n	Tickets\n\n		\n	\n	\n		The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.	\n\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n		Tickets are no longer available
URL:https://washingtonnetworkgroup.com/event/all-about-wng-2026-preview-and-call-for-leaders/
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CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,Virtual 🛜
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SUMMARY:Lead with Confidence: Elevate Your Executive Presence
DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsCommand the Room with Confidence and Presence\nStep into any room with authority and poise. Join leadership coach Vandana Das for a high-impact session designed to help you master the art of executive presence. You’ll learn how to inspire confidence\, develop executive presence through authenticity\, and lead as yourself—whether presenting to senior leadership\, guiding teams\, or shaping your professional brand. \nWhat You Will Gain \n\nThe core pillars of executive presence and how to apply them in real time\nA personal framework for rooted confidence\nStrategies to project presence authentically\nReal-time tools to reset and stay centered under pressure\n\nAgenda \n12 – 12:05          Introductions\n12:05 – 12:40   Presentation\n12:40 – 12:55    Q&A \nrequirements & how to attendThis virtual event is open to all professionals\, but advance registration is required. \n\nScroll to the bottom of the page and purchase a ticket using the provided form. \n\nYou’ll receive a confirmation email with event details. \n\nShow up ready to network and connect! \nrelated faq’sHow can I register for the event?\nSimply scroll down to the bottom of this page and purchase a ticket. You will receive an email with your purchase details and you will be all set! \nHow can I volunteer or get involved with the event?\nWhWhile we do not need additional volunteers for this event\, we welcome new committee members and volunteers for various needs for WNG. If you’re interested in getting involved\, please reach out to the WNG team via our contact form or email us directly at info@washingtonnetworkgroup.com. It’s a great way to meet members and contribute to the WNG community. \nCan I bring a guest to the event?\nYes\, guests are welcome! However\, all attendees — including guests — must register in advance. \n\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n\n		\n\n		\n\n\n\n	Tickets\n\n		\n	\n	\n		The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.	\n\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n		Tickets are no longer available
URL:https://washingtonnetworkgroup.com/event/lead-with-confidence-elevate-your-executive-presence/
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CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,Virtual 🛜
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