OrientationAssociates 2015

February 11, 2015

Agenda• Introductions

– Coaches– ACT-IAC– Associates

• Welcome to ACT-IAC– Rory Schultz

• Program Overview• Schedule• Teams• Expectations• Ice Breaker Exercise• Closing

Introductions

• Head Chairs– Jessica Cassidy (DOE)– Greg Summer (CITI)

• ACT-IAC– Rory Schultz– Angela Stauffer

Introductions

• Vice Chairs– Tina Wilson (LOC)– Paula Wagner (DHS/ICE)

– Kim Nguyen (Pragmatics)– Adam McNair (DMI)

Welcome To ACT-IAC

Program Overview

• Introduce rising professionals to leadership and career progression within their organizations and ACT IAC

• Inform Associates of the Federal market focusing on management, IT, Federal budgets, and organizational structures

• Foster understanding and commitment to the ACT IAC mission and its professional development organization

Program Overview (Structure)

• Nine month program– Monthly formal educational programs– Additional community outreach and social programs– ACT IAC events

• Topic Areas (examples)– Leadership, career management, team-building– Professional brand, public speaking, technology trends

• Coaches and instructors– ACT IAC government and industry members and staff– Careerstone

Program Overview (Objectives)• Professional Development

– Learn about issues in our industry and hear real world tips and techniques from peers, coaches, and instructors

– Perform practical, interactive exercises based on both Government and industry culture

– Develop soft skills necessary to advance more rapidly in our industry• Coaching

– Provide insight and knowledge from Government and industry essential to students

– Accelerate professional and personal growth, build confidence and discover solutions to challenges

• Collaboration– Experience ACT IAC collaboration through classes, volunteer events, social

events, and special projects– Build relationships with peers, coaches, and ACT IAC members

ScheduleFeb 11, Wed 6:00-8:00 PM Orientation

Feb 28, Sat 9:00AM-12:30PM Offsite: Introduction to Leadership and Problem Solving

March 18, Wed 6:00-8:00 PM The Politics of Networking: Managing your Business Relationships (Networking 101)

April 15, Wed 6:00-8:30 PM Personal Brand (Creating Your Own Professional Brand)

May 6, Wed 6:00-8:30 PM Public Speaking 101

June 20, Sat 9:00AM-1:00PM Navigating Your Role as a Leader (Scavenger Hunt)

July 15, Wed 6:00-8:30 PM Case Study: Is It Work if you are Playing?

Sept 16, Wed 6:00-8:30 PM Professional 101: The Office Game Face (Managing your Manager: How to Win at Meetings

Oct 17, Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM New Technology Trends and How Does This Affect Me

Nov, TBD TBD Graduation: Road to Success

Teams

Coaches – Adam/Tina

David SilbermanGabriela FeibelKate Sorensen

Kathryn AngstadtRandall Winter

Team 1

Alexander SchulteAlexandra Villani

Arleta CobbGregory HixonLauren Lane

Team 2

Charles TongErin Black

John BurchillMahlet MesfinMegan UhrichSarah Thayer

Team 3

Teams

Coaches – Kim/Paula

Charmaine McDanielJameson Simek

Kevin FayLinnea WalkerShayn Delph

Zane Tharakan

Team 4

Alice HahnChristine AndrewesChris Washington

Rose McFallShawn SmithShea Smith

Team 5

Keith OglesbyKristina KellySavin JosephSean Wilson

Shiene Misola

Team 6

Expectations

• You are the next generation of leaders and to get the most from this program, we need:– Establish personal goals– Attend scheduled

sessions– Connect with your

teammates

Closing

• Summary• Happy Hour– Cyclone Anya's

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