President's Corner
by Kathy McNeill
Welcome to NAGTAD – the National Association for Government Training and Development. As the only national government association dedicated to training, we are committed to professional development, networking, and resource sharing to enhance training efforts throughout the public sector.
Why should you join NAGTAD?
NETWORKING
The organization is small enough to allow you to get to know colleagues in other parts of the country but large enough to provide different perspectives, ideas and innovations.
RESOURCE SHARING
Members readily share resources, ideas, training outlines and lessons learned so that you don’t have to “reinvent the wheel.” We are focusing on increasing our member benefits with more resources and partnership opportunities—keep an eye on our website.
POSITIVE RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Through NAGTAD you have access to the knowledge and experience of government trainers across the U.S. As past-president Meredith Cash Weber stated, “It’s like having another person on staff.”
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The annual conference features presentations by nationally known leaders in the T&D field as well as NAGTAD members. It provides professional development, networking and resource sharing opportunities. The 2008 Annual Conference will be
held in Columbia, SC on October 26 - 29.
If you are a learning professional in the public sector, I encourage you to join NAGTAD. Be part of a dedicated and effective group that understands the context in which you work. We look forward to meeting and working with you!
Kathy McNeill
President
October 2007
