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Celebrating 35 Years of FMP With Sherean Miller, Erin Pitera, and Jessica Milloy
For FMP’s 35th anniversary, we hear from the leaders who have shaped our firm’s identity, strengthened our culture, and guided us through decades of change. In this first installment, we bring together reflections from Managing Partner and Owner Sherean Miller, CEO Erin Pitera, and COO Jessica Milloy, three leaders whose tenure, experience, and vision span…
What Innovation and Creativity Really Are (And Why It Matters)
From federal agencies to Fortune 500 companies, innovation has become a top priority. Corporate R&D spending reached a record $1.3 trillion in 2024 (WIPO, 2025), and 83% of executives are calling innovation a strategic imperative. And for good reason. Research shows that innovation is crucial for firm survival and profitability (Ugur & Vivarelli, 2021; Cefis…
Our Year in Blogs – 2025
We’re ringing in the new year with a look back on our blogs from 2025. Our blogs, which are 100% employee-led, reflect the technical knowledge, professional interests, and various perspectives of our workforce. Here are some highlights from the last year. Blogs on Our Top 5 Topics We covered a lot of ground in 2025,…
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…