Programs available through OPM

These programs are offered through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Managing a Virtual Workforce:

Overview:
In today's Government workforce, more and more people are taking advantage of flexible work options and are working virtually a large percentage of their time. A virtual workforce creates unique management challenges, not the least of which is effectively managing a mixed workforce of some virtual and some in-office workers. This seminar will help supervisors and managers develop strategies for managing in this new reality.

Through experiential activities, small- and large-group discussions, skill practice, and application planning, you will understand how your attitudes and beliefs about virtual work affect how you manage virtual workers. You will learn the difference between managing virtual workers versus in-office workers, which job types lend themselves well to virtual work and which don't, and how to communicate with your employees about whether virtual work is appropriate for them. You will learn tools and techniques for communicating with virtual workers, setting expectations, and creating policies and procedures that will drive the behavior and achieve the results you are looking for.

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Starting Out Strong: Transition Strategies That Work (previously known as the First 90 Days)

Whether you are moving into a new leadership position or need to adjust your strategies and tactics because your organization is in transition, the actions you take in the first few months determine your success or failure. As administrations change, agencies reorganize, or potential mentors move toward retirement, it is imperative that you garner as much information and goodwill as swiftly as possible. This seminar will show you how to quickly lay a secure foundation for long-term success.

You will learn how to diagnose your situation and discern its risks and opportunities. You will assess your strengths and weaknesses and identify personal vulnerabilities in your new situation. You will gain insights into how to learn about your new organization and quickly establish your priorities, and receive solid advice about how to manage key relationships by building teams and creating alliances. You will leave the session with a road map for creating your transition plan.

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