The Department of the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations and Commissions will be paying $10,000 in taxpayer funds for a two-day “emotional intelligence” training seminar.
The Department last week posted a Notice of Intent to Waive Competitive Bidding (NOI) document revealing that they will enter into a no-bid contract with the Missouri-based Graceland University’s SkillPath Leadership Workshop for 80 of their employees, at a cost of $125 per person.
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“The Leadership Workshop: Building Emotional Intelligence is a two-day training hosted by SkillPath designed to help leaders improve key skills like communication, conflict resolution,” a description of the program reads.
“The workshop focuses on building emotional intelligence to foster better collaboration, manage stress, and create a positive work environment,” it reads.
In justifying the no-bid contract for the training session, the Department stated that they believe the costs for the workshop are “reasonable given the quality and customization of the training they provide.”
“Although there is an upfront cost for this training, we see significant long-term benefit,” the Department wrote. “By collecting content and utilizing workbooks provided through this workshop, we can minimize future costs and reduce reliance on external vendors.”
“This approach will also help improve retention and reduce turnover, as it ensures our supervisors have the training and resources they need to succeed,” they added. “Overall, the investment in this training will result in a stronger leadership team, which leads to cost savings over time through improved employee engagement and retention.”
The no-bid contract for the workshop is categorized by the Department as a “single source/unique vendor” contract.
An audit of Maine’s 2024 spending recently published by Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap $2.1 billion in fiscal year 2024 contract payments were made under a system the audit described as lacking basic supervisory oversight and controls.
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Of 31 such single source procurement contracts reviewed as part of the audit, 16 lacked required documentation proving a reasonable investigation into alternatives, violating competitive bidding mandates under Maine law.
Additionally, many of the contracts lacked evidence of cost analysis and were only approved after work had already begun under the contract, the auditors report shows.
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See now they’re just doing it to piss you off. These are the kind of things that people do when they have a rigged the election system. Shithead bellows “what me worry”?
Democrats can do whatever they like . They rule the state .
Nothing is getting better , it’s only getting worse .
Cry all we want , they are destroying the state right in front of our eyes .
Maine is screwed .
If you need mental help you need to find another Job.
The State of Maine can get this “training” for “emotional intelligence” free of charge through a well known multi national 12 step program for Alcoholics Anonymous. Bonus….several meetings available throughout Augusta Waterville Bangor area. Evening meetings. Weekend meetings. Simple as the look on Shenna’s face.
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A stronger and more efficient work force. I0,000 dollars for two days. I feel less intelligant having just read this article. Just pass out Dr. Phil self help books . Less money same results.
What a joke these people are. What a waste of money to because they will be just as evil and stupid as they were before they left.
This will be a challenge for this moron since her levels of any form of intelligence is so severely limited, it is surprising that she can find her way out of a paper bag without a guidebook.
I’m sure there will be all sorts of faux “emotion ” in this little leftist circus………….intelligence not so much. The state just got stiffed for yet another pile of left wing rhetorical horse manure.
The employees will also be paid for the day, and I’m sure a nice lunch will be provided. And if it is off-site, mileage will be paid too