This conference is a must-attend event for all those who are serious about using strategic internal communications to engage employees to drive change, maximize performance and achieve results. You will benefit from:

• 22 innovative speakers at your disposal to share their strategies and experiences in internal communication fundamentals that are already proven to work
• Over 25 hours of intense, interactive learning - we guarantee you will recoup your money spent by implementing just a few of the strategies shared during the conference
• The opportunity to customize your learning by participating in two days of unique and interactive workshop sessions that will enable you to practice and apply your skills in peer groups -- you will walk away with strategies and tactics that you can begin to implement in your own organization - click here for more information
• An abundance of networking opportunities - be sure to bring plenty of business cards to exchange with your fellow attendees
• A comprehensive overview of performance measurement from leading practitioners like the U.S. Department of Defense, BC Public Service (Canada), U.S. Mint, and many more
• Acquiring new knowledge to lead your organization through the imperative, yet sometimes extremely difficult, responsibility of ensuring that the right information gets to the right people, efficiently and effectively
• A complimentary packet of research materials that will serve as a helpful resource long after you have attended this conference
• A formal Certificate of Completion, which documents your training achievement and commitment to continuing professional development

Dear Federal, State and Local Government Communications Professionals:

The role of the government communications professional has never been more important than it is today. Daunting security challenges, elevated public scrutiny, increased emphasis on employee performance, and the heightened need to attract and retain qualified public servants -- all these factors make strong internal communications programs critical to agency success.

WHY CAN'T YOU MISS THIS CRITICAL CONFERENCE?

If you are a government communications manager or have the responsibility for crafting and delivering employee messages, you should attend this important professional development conference. World-class communications experts from government and the private sector will share their perspectives with you through case study presentations and interactive workshops. Topics will include best practices and lessons learned in stakeholder management, strategic communications planning, delivering timely and accurate messages and eliciting useful employee feedback. There will also be plenty of time for informal networking and exploring ways of applying what you have learned on the job.

HOW WILL THIS CONFERENCE HELP YOU & YOUR AGENCY?

Attend "Strategic Internal Communications in Government," March 17-20, 2008, in Washington, DC, and don't be left behind. At this conference, you will hear proven strategies and practical experience, firsthand, from leading agencies and practitioners like yourself, on how to improve your internal communications initiatives and practices, including how the:

• U.S. Department of Defense is increasingly turning to "New Media" to improve its communications and information sharing
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration uses culture assessment and story-based communications tools to engage employees and build value for their organization
• Federal Aviation Administration uses an innovative, research-based approach designed to build and exercise 21st century leadership competencies

Register today by calling our conference hotline at 888-362-7400 or click here to attend A.L.I.'s "Strategic Internal Communications in Government: Engaging Employees To Drive Change, Maximize Performance And Achieve Results" conference, March 17-20, 2008, in Washington, DC, to find out how you can drive performance-based communication in your own organization!

I look forward to a dynamic conference and hope to see you there this March.