Strategic Leadership Workshop:
Core Leadership Skills for Procurement Managers
This workshop is in-person and only available to those attending the 2026 REACH conference in Oklahoma City, OK. All times are listed in CT.
*Pre-Registration through the NASPO LMS is required for participation in this session. Registration is limited to NASPO State Members Only. Click the button below to register.
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This interactive workshop is designed for procurement managers who are ready to strengthen the core leadership skills that turn strategy into day-to-day execution. Participants will explore the practical realities of leading in a public sector environment—balancing accountability, performance, and people—while building the confidence to navigate complex organizational dynamics.
Through real-world scenarios, guided discussion, and hands-on application, attendees will sharpen their ability to lead ethically, communicate clearly, address conflict, and sustain themselves and their teams through change.
Participants will leave with practical tools, actionable strategies, and a clearer leadership mindset—equipped not just to manage the work, but to lead the people doing it.
Speakers
Matt Oyer
Stephanie Gale
Kaitlyn Thomas
Chief Learning Officer, NASPO
Director of Instructor-Led Training, NASPO
Training Development Specialist, NASPO