Core Competency EducationSGMP has identified 9 (nine) categories of core competencies for government meeting planners which focus the content of SGMP professional development both at national and chapter events. All nine categories are integral to the government meeting professional. Sessions approved for contact hours via SGMP have been thoroughly vetted by our Education Director as satisfying one or more area of core competency education. Download a spreadsheet of SGMP Core Competencies and EIC correlates. Two very important aspects of a meeting are the processes of speaker and program selection and program execution. These courses will help you understand the process of speaker and program selection as a government meeting professional. Additionally, you will be exposed to tools commonly utilized in the government meeting profession to track education, evaluate instructors, and improve future events.
Government employees, contractors and suppliers need to be aware of the boundaries, guidelines, and policies that apply to government meeting professionals. Applying ethical boundaries in decision-making is very important to protect the meeting professional and their agency or organization.
Selecting the appropriate location for your government meeting is a multifaceted decision, which may require utilization of government owned facilities as a first option. Planning a meeting at a hotel or other non-government owned venues begins with the Request for Proposal (RFP), and through these courses, you will learn about the government RFP process and requirements, working with hotels, conference centers and convention and visitors bureaus, citywide events, and international meetings.
As a government meeting professional you will often be tasked with negotiating rates and improving the cost-effectiveness of government meetings. Education in procurement and contracting is essential to planning a successful event. These courses will outline the requirements for procurement in the government, contract language, sponsorships, and attrition.
While just about anything can be included in meeting logistics, the following courses will help you understand the industry standards in meeting logistics including transportation, room setup, insurance requirements, and security.
Leadership is critical to many aspects of event planning including managing events, finances, logistics, and personnel. Leadership should foster personal and professional development.
Protocol is a set of guidelines for social behavior, a framework for how to interact and communicate…in government, protocol initiates the wheels of diplomacy, laying out a road map for every exchange, big or small. It is an internationally recognized system of courtesy and respect. The goal is to create a distraction-free environment to concentrate on the business at hand.
As government meetings strive to be “green” and technology improves, you will need to know when and how you can utilize technology. Technology is an integral part of any event, and keeping up with the advances in event technology can be challenging. These courses will familiarize you with the current technologies in registration software, internet access and controls, social media marketing, and web applications.
There are many rules and regulations that govern official government travel. Government planners must keep up with current per diem rates, new Congressional rules about government travel, and streamlining the government meeting in terms of travel costs.
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