Managing and Supervising the Government Virtual Workforce Training Workshop VI


This event qualifies for .7 CEUs

This event qualifies for 7 CPEs


Congress has mandated that Federal Agencies adopt telework whenever feasible.  OPM has developed telework policies for the Federal workforce that mirror industry “best practices” in taking advantage of non-traditional work settings.   Additionally, GSA is encouraging Federal Agencies to implement “Hoteling” as a way to reduce overall facility costs.

 

In spite of this, there is still reluctance from many supervisors to embrace either of these programs fully.  Many workers are reluctant to accept what they see as a major career risk.  

 

In addition, recent abuses regarding the use of telework have reached the attention of Congress, the Media and, more importantly, the American public.  This could have been avoided with proper controls and oversight.

 

This workshop will identify the costs, benefits and challenges of the virtual work environment and focus on supervising the remote worker and leading the virtual team.  Particular attention will be paid to knowledge workers.

 

This is an updated version of our previous successful Workshop held during February, 2014.

 

The previous workshop was rated as “Excellent” by the attendees.

 

What You Will Learn: 
  • Law and Policy governing Federal Telework
  • The status of telework implementation across the Federal Government
  • Telework from the employee’s perspective
  • Telework from the employer’s perspective
  • Supervising Knowledge workers in a non-traditional settings
  • Avoiding hoteling pitfalls
  • Overcoming supervisor and worker resistance to the virtual work setting
  • Optimizing performance in the non-traditional work setting
  • Addressing Morale Issues when transitioning from physical office to hotel space
  • What Managers need to know to be effective in the Telework/Hoteling environment

 

Why You Should Attend: 
  • Federal Agencies have been directed to implement telework policies and procedures
  • Selecting the appropriate non-traditional work environment can improve employee morale, increase organizational performance and provide ancillary benefits to the community at large
  • In implementing telework there are risks as well as rewards and understanding them can help you minimize the risks and maximize the rewards
  • Working in non-traditional settings requires new skills from both workers and supervisors
  • Hoteling can provide significant cost reductions for the Federal Agency, but there are risks as well as rewards in undertaking this approach to office management – but can have morale implications
  • Sharing the experiences from various Government Agencies can help you implement your own telework and hoteling programs
Who Should Attend: 
  • Federal Managers who are implementing or anticipate implementing telework or hoteling in their own organizations
  • Supervisors of teleworkers or others in non-traditional work settings
  •  Federal workers who are already teleworking or who anticipate doing so in the future
  • Human Resource Executives and Managers responsible for developing telework policy and guidance
  • IGs and Staff who review and report on Telework and Hoteling initiatives
  • CIOs and Staff who must implement or managing the supporting technology
Format: 

Lecture, Guest Speakers and Practical Exercises

Speaker and Presenter Information

Dennis Hall
 

Dennis Hall is currently a Professor at the iCollege of the National Defense University. He also teaches project management at the University of Maryland University College and provides consulting services for both Government and commercial organizations. He has led workshops in the virtual work environment for both public and private sector organizations.

 

Before joining the National Defense University, Mr Hall retired from General Dynamics as Program Director for International Systems. During his years with General Dynamics, he managed distributed project teams in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He also spent over 24 years in the United States Army, retiring as a Colonel.

 

He is a certified PMP and Senior Member of the IEEE.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association, EEOC


This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities


When
Wed, Jul 8, 2015, 7:30am - 5:00pm


Cost

Government:  $895.00
Industry and Contractors:  $995.00


Where
Willard Intercontinental Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
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Website
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Organizer
Potomac Forum, Ltd


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