Becki Clark National Center for Environmental Research (NCER) January 23, 2006 INTRODUCTION, GOALS AND DESIRED OUTCOMES FOR THE WORKSHOP

Why are we doing this? Idea surfaced at past organizational improvement summits – why not create a network for ORD managers?  Share information, ideas, best practices  Leverage resources Tied to Goals of ORD’s Management Multiyear Plan  Attract, develop, retain a talented and diverse workforce  Make ORD a great place to work

Agenda Highlights Performance Management:  Creating meaningful performance standards  Case studies and tools for dealing with conduct and performance issues

Information session:  Budget, Future Directions, PART Reviews  Competitive Sourcing  Panel Session with the new National Program Directors Agenda Highlights

Discussions:  What can we gain from creating a management network?  What issues are most important?  How should we proceed? Agenda Highlights

Networking/Fun  Group dinners  Session on nutrition  Behind the scenes tour at the Natural History Museum Agenda Highlights

Ground Rules Engage actively Be creative Share your experiences

Desired Outcomes We continue to build a network of some kind Others volunteer to help take this on We know each other better We work together more often

Acknowledgments ORMA and NCER OARM ORD Senior Managers  Executive Council  Management Council  Science Council, NPDs ORD Supervisors and Staff