Code 150 Diversity Activities Report to Diversity Council October 2001

2 Code 150 Diversity Activities Contents Past –Creation of RFO Ongoing –Creative Learning Group (CLG) for Supervisors –150 Diversity Team –Meetings and Get Togethers –Peer Awards –Recruiting Future –Pilot Leadership Development Program for the Financial and Resource Management Community

3 Code 150 Diversity Activities Past Activities Creation of the RFO Consolidated 2 stovepipe organizations into one on 8/14/2001 –Dealt with a huge issue of respect Results –Barriers have been broken down –Our employees no longer see HQ or GSFC, they see one organization planning for the future

4 Code 150 Diversity Activities Past Activities Creation of the RFO How have we been successful –communication –commitment from supervisors and leaders within organization - involved throughout process –retreats –web page - kudos

5 Code 150 Diversity Activities Ongoing Creative Learning Group for Supervisors Vision –We are individuals and partners who are dedicated to personal transformation and growth. We work to continually achieve excellence in serving our internal and external customers. We are committed to a work environment that reflects our shared values of respect, freedom, trust, integrity, balance, and creativity. Comprised of all Code 150 Supervisors Meet monthly for 3 hours Goal: develop and maintain a high degree of trust and respect among supervisors and eliminate barriers between accounting and resource organizations

6 Code 150 Diversity Activities Ongoing 150 Diversity Team Comprised of first line supervisors Why first line supervisors? –Key group - must understand the value of diversity –Tremendous impact on employees - set the tone of the organization Julie Baker - lead Implementing arm for diversity

7 Code 150 Diversity Activities Ongoing Meetings and Get Togethers Quarterly All Hands meetings 150 Annual Picnic End of Fiscal Year Pizza Party Annual offsite retreat with Supervisors

8 Code 150 Diversity Activities Ongoing Peer Awards An annual award program to recognize and reward exceptional members (civil servant and contractor) of the CFO community who best exemplify the following quality values: –Can do attitude- Respect –Creativity/Innovation- Teamwork –Customer service orientation- Leadership –Effective communication Awards ceremony is held in conjunction with our CFO picnic

9 Code 150 Diversity Activities Ongoing Recruiting Building relationships with University of Maryland, Towson University and Gallaudet for recruiting entry level accounting Working to build relationships with University of Puerto Rico and Rochester Institute of Technology Struggling to bring on board entry level accountants

10 Code 150 Diversity Activities Future Activities Pilot Leadership Development Program CFO sponsored Pilot Leadership Development Program for the Financial and Resource Community Duration: 9 months (starts in 11/01) Class Size: 18 journey- or senior-level personnel (GS11-14) Goal: Participants to develop competencies to become forward-looking leaders, capable of successfully helping our community define and create its future

11 Code 150 Diversity Activities Future Activities Pilot Leadership Development Program Program utilizes the following: –Leadership workshops –Center Director’s Colloquia –Formal mentor-protégé relationship –Individual and group coaching –Individual Development Plan –Shadowing a mid- to senior-level manager for 1 week –Monthly meeting –Interviews with managers, special readings of articles/books –Prepare periodic self-assessment reports