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Employee Spotlight: Jessica McCrerey
We’re excited to be shining the spotlight on Jessica McCrerey today, one of FMP’s Managing Consultants. Jessica is originally from Harrisburg, PA, and she earned degrees from James Madison University and Virginia Commonwealth University before joining FMP in 2012. Keep reading to learn more about Jessica and her work related to learning & development, upskilling,…
Sustainable AI: Using Innovation Responsibly
As AI increasingly becomes part of our day-to-day, from brainstorming outlines to powering personalized learning, it is easy to focus on the benefits: speed, scale, and deeper insights. As we accelerate adoption, we also want to address: how do we align AI use with our personal and organizational values, including sustainability? There can be a…
Navigating AI Adoption with Confidence: FMP’s AI Maturity Model
AI is transforming both our daily work and organizational operations. As organizations adapt to its impacts, there is a need for a clear, strategic approach to its integration and use. At FMP, we believe AI adoption does not have to be overwhelming. With the right structure, guidance, and flexibility, it can be a powerful tool…
Building Momentum: How FMP Uses AI to Deliver More Innovative Solutions
At FMP, our teams are finding innovative ways to leverage AI as a tool and as a teammate. Across projects, our employees are embracing AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Synthesia) to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. AI is transforming how we deliver value, enhancing our ability to think more…
Unlocking the Power of AI Through Workforce Fluency
The Case for Building AI Fluency When we talk about AI fluency, we aren’t just talking about the technical skills needed to use AI tools, we are also talking about knowing what AI can do, how to use it responsibly, and how to think critically about its outputs. AI fluency is the ability to understand,…
From Mandates to Momentum: A Human-Centered Approach for AI Adoption in Government
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a central part of how federal agencies operate. However, adopting AI is not just choosing the right tools, it is about making sure those tools fit the mission, the people, and the systems already in place. For AI to deliver meaningful value in government, it must be integrated in ways…
Bridging the Gap: Rise 360 and the Future of Federal L&D
Federal agencies are facing a pivotal moment in workforce development where the need for agile, accessible, and self-directed learning has never been greater. As Amanda Palla and Tim Brown highlight in their ATD blog, “Reshaping Federal L&D to Meet the Moment,” federal agencies must rethink traditional training models and embrace tools that empower employees to…
Learning That Sticks: Building Effective Experiential Learning
In line with workforce modernization initiatives and a renewed focus on adaptability, efficiency, and operational effectiveness, organizations are exploring innovative training approaches. Experiential learning, while not a new methodology, has recently been gaining traction as a key strategy to upskill staff in critical areas and build a more agile, collaborative workforce. This hands-on approach to…
Group Spotlight: Accessibility/508 Shared Service
In honor of July being Disability Pride Month, we wanted to take this opportunity to spotlight a relevant capability area of FMP’s: Accessibility and Section 508 Compliance. We sat down with four members of FMP’s specialized Accessibility/508 team, Beth Chidester, Kayla Reid, Molly VanDorick, and Emma Wright to learn more about how they got started…
Workforce Planning: A Chat with Lesley Perkins
This month, we’re diving into the wonderful world of workforce planning, which has long been a staple capability area at FMP. Lesley Perkins, one of FMP’s resident workforce planning gurus shares some thoughts on the basics of the process, how she first got involved with this work, considerations for organizations, and more. What is workforce…