2025 STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Using Data to Make a Difference
Join a discussion about how data is being used to assess, enhance and measure the effectiveness of work within PSO. This session will cover key aspects of data collection, analysis tools and strategies for communicating findings to stakeholders in a meaningful way.
Learning Objectives:
- Showcase data strategies currently implemented across PSO units
- Highlight the data analysis tools in use and their role in improving operations
- Explore how data is communicated effectively to stakeholders to drive decision-making and impact
Presenter:
Erik Thompson, Internal Evaluation Manager, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia
Erik Thompson joined the Institute of Government’s Survey Research and Evaluation unit in 2022 as a research professional. Thompson manages and provides research and evaluation support for multimedia survey projects. Prior to joining the Institute of Government, he served as a communications officer in the Air Force, specializing in the creation, evaluation and management of operational and administrative systems.
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- Better Together: Boosting Team Communication through Self-Awareness and Feedback
- Managing Your Own Professional Development
- Microsoft Teams – Tips and Tricks
- Integrating AI and GenAI Solutions into Work Routines
- Introduction to Microsoft’s Power BI
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- Fundraising@PSO: An Overview and Guide to Being Involved
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- Conversations that Count: Thriving Through Workplace Tension
- Retirement 101
- How Can I Get the Most Out of MS Excel?
- Integrating AI and GenAI Solutions into Work Routines
- Introduction to Microsoft’s Power BI
- Navigating Change in the Workplace
- Opportunities for Creative Engagement in PSO