OrientationAssociates 2014

February 12, 2014

Agenda• Introductions

– Coaches– ACT-IAC– Associates

• Welcome from ACT-IAC– Ken Allen– Rory Schultz (EC)

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

Introductions

• Head Coaches– Marietta Allen – Kim Pack

• ACT-IAC– Don Arnold– Laura Smith

Introductions

• Assistant Coaches– Jessica Cassidy– Darren Death– Malcolm Harden– Barry Levine– Corey Nickens– Greg Summer

• Community Coaches– Darryl Peek– David Yang

Welcome From 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 12, Wed 6:00-8:00 PM Orientation Feb 15, Sat 9:00AM-12:30PM Offsite: Introduction to Leadership and Problem

SolvingMarch 19, Wed 6:00-8:00 PM The Politics of Networking: Managing your Business

Relationships (Networking 101)April 16, Wed 6:00-8:30 PM Professional 101: The Office Game Face (Managing your Manager: How to Win at MeetingsMay 14, Wed 6:00-8:30 PM Personal Brand (Creating Your Own Professional Brand)

June 14, Sat 9:00AM-1:00PM Navigating Your Role as a Leader (Scavenger Hunt)July 16, Wed 6:00-8:30 PM Case Study: Is It Work if you are Playing? Sept 17, Wed 6:00-8:30 PM Public Speaking 101Oct 18, Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM New Technology Trends and How Does This Affect Me?

Nov, TBD TBD Graduation: Road to Success

Teams

Barry/Darren

Brittney DealKelly Ebert

Jess GalindoJulie Matlaga

Robert NowellJared RowanSahra Roble

Malcolm/Jessica

William UditskyDominic DeBiaso

Amber MayesLauren Sapp

Christina ReapSomer SmyserBryan Cohen

Greg/Corey

Rachel GillerlainTameka SimpsonRolf Ian Holman IIJulie Quinn Keefe

Maria MizellKristina Pickholtz

Ryan Tran

Team 1 Team 2 Team 3

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– Grevey’s

8130 Arlington Blvd Falls Church, VA 22042