2012 Workshop Agenda

MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012

12:00 - 9:00 PM	On-Site Registration
1:00 - 1:15 PM	Welcome, Program Overview, and Administrative Details Tracey Pinson (SES), Department of the Army Director of the Small Business Program and AAFEA Vice President
1:15 - 1:30 PM	Update on AAFEA Activities William A. Brown Sr. (SES-5 Retired), AAFEA National President
1:30 - 2:30 PM	Opening Session: Public Service - The Call To Excellence Speaker: Honorable John Berry, Director Federal Office of Personnel Management
2:30 - 4:30 PM	General Session: The Journey To The SES Moderator: Dennis Day, Department of the Air Force Speakers: Dr. James C. Meng (SES), Department of the Navy, AAGEN Vice Chair Gail Neelon (SES), Associate Dean, Foreign Service Institute, Department of State Greg Smith (SES), Department of State Learning Objective: Become acquainted with how to become a senior executive Description: Minority SES will share with the audience the road they took to the SES Outcome: An awareness of what it takes to become an SES
4:30 - 4:45 PM	Break
4:45 - 5:15 PM	Travel to Hampton University
5:30 - 7:00 PM	Opening Reception and SES Networking Event Sponsored by the William R. Harvey Leadership Institute, Hampton University

TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012

5:00 - 6:00 AM	Optional Executive Exercise Program
7:00 - NOON	On-Site Registration
7:00 - 8:00 AM	SES Coffee Talk and Breakfast Speaker: Cynthia Miller (SES), National Security Agency Informal discussion led by featured Senior Executive, providing personal insights into the journey to the SES and executive responsibilities and challenges. Continental breakfast will be available.
8:00 - 8:15 AM	Welcome, Program Overview, and Administrative Details William Lewis (SES Retired)
8:15 - 9:15 AM	Opening Session Speaker: Steve Shih (SES); Deputy Associate Director for Executive Resources and Employee Development, Federal Office of Personnel Management
9:15 - 11:00 AM	Concurrent Workshops (Choose from 1 of 3 options)
Track 1:	Conference Room 1: Leadership Challenges Moderator: James Dalton (SES), Army Corps of Engineers Panelists: Hughes Turner (SES), Deputy Chief of Staff, Veterans Administration Kevin Cooke (SES), Department of Housing and Urban Development Learning Objective: Challenges senior leaders can expect and how to approach them Description: Current members of the SES will discuss the challenges they have faced in their careers, how they overcame them and what federal employees can expect in the future Outcome: An understanding of the challenges ahead, how to overcome them and to stay focused on their agencies mission/s
Track 2:	Conference Room 2: Mentoring Speaker: Dr. Bernice Alston (SES Retired), CEO Royal Consulting & AAFEA Fellows Program Chancellor Learning Objective: The importance of mentoring to career advancement, and the roles and responsibilities of a mentor and a mentee Description: The presenter will discuss the mentoring process, the role and responsibilities of the mentor and the mentee, speed mentoring and conduct a practical exercise Outcome: Participants will be motivated to enter into a formal mentoring relationship
Track 3:	Conference Room 3: Preparing for the Interview Speaker: Claudia Postell (SES), National Science Foundation Learning Objective: How to interview for a position and what to expect Description: The presenter will explain the purpose of the interview, what to expect, and how to respond and conduct a mock interview demonstration Outcome: An awareness of how to prepare for and what to expect in an SES interview
11:00 - 12:00 NOON	Public Relations for Senior Federal Leaders Speaker: Dwayne Brown, NASA Learning Objective: How to represent your agency before the public Description: The presenter will explain how to conduct yourself to the media, the public and how to convey your agency's message Outcome: An ability to convey messages in a positive manner and an ability to handle an ambush by the press
12:00 - 2:00 PM	SES Honors Luncheon: Mistress of Ceremony: Leslye Fraser (SES), AAFEA Board Member Speaker: Professor Battinto Batts, Director, William R. Harvey Leadership Institute, Hampton University - Preparing The Next Generation Of Leaders Presentation of AAFEA Distinguished SES Awards Presentation of AAFEA President's Award Presentation of AAFEA Fellows Program Graduates Certificates
2:00 - 3:30 PM	Concurrent Workshops (Choose from 1 of 3 options)
Track 1:	Conference Room 1: Overcoming Career Obstacles Speaker: John M. Robinson (SES), Department of State Learning Objective: A discussion of qualities to cultivate, habits to promote, and choices to make for successful SES candidacy Description: : Based on career experiences and coaching successful candidates, Robinson will present issues for discussion and behavioral scenarios to analyze related to successful SES candidacy and performance Outcome: A more realistic understanding of how to effectively handle dilemmas, and choices minority SES candidates are likely to face
Track 2:	Conference Room 2: Mentoring Speaker: Dr. Bernice Alston (SES Retired), CEO Royal Consulting & AAFEA Fellows Program Chancellor Learning Objective: The importance of mentoring to career advancement, and the roles and responsibilities of a mentor and a mentee Description: The presenter will discuss the mentoring process, the role and responsibilities of the mentor and the mentee, speed mentoring and conduct a practical exercise Outcome: Participants will be motivated to enter into a formal mentoring relationship
Track 3:	Conference Room 3: Professional Development Programs Speakers: Mahlet Aklu, Program Administrator, Executive Education, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University Learning Objective: Understanding the importance of executive education programs in public leadership Description: The presenter will discuss programs offered by their organizations to broaden an individual's professional perspective and preparedness. Outcome: An awareness of the power of knowledge in advancing one's career
3:30 - 3:45 PM	Break
3:45 - 5:30 PM	Concurrent Workshops (Choose from 1 of 3 options)
Track 1:	Conference Room 1: Overview of the SES Qualifications & Selection Speakers: Leslye Fraser (SES), Environmental Protection Agency Learning Objective: Understand the SES application and selection process Description: The presenter will provide information on the entire process from application to selection for an SES position. Outcome: A clear understanding and knowledge of the SES selection process
Track 2:	Conference Room 2: Executive Health & Stress Speakers: Whitney Montague, ACE Certified Fitness and Health Instructor Learning Objective: Understand how a healthy lifestyle can enhance professional and personal performance Description: The presenter will discuss how your diet can affect performance and what foods offer a healthy life style. She will also discuss and demonstrate exercises for busy executives. Outcome: An appreciation for maintaining a healthy life style and an understanding of how a healthy lifestyle can increase performance.
Track 3:	Conference Room 3: SES Forum Speaker: C. Harvey Monk, Jr. (SES Retired) Learning Objective: Identify SES concerns Description: Senior Executives will identify issues and concerns they have with regarding federal employment, responsibilities, etc. Outcome: Development of an agenda that AAFEA can work on behalf of Senior Executives
5:30 - 6:30 PM	Open Evening - Informal Network & Gathering Session Sponsored by Marriott Presentation by WAEPA

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012

5:00 - 6:00 AM	Optional Executive Exercise Program
7:00 - 8:00 AM	SES Coffee Talk and Breakfast Speaker: TBD Informal discussion led by featured Senior Executive, providing personal insights into the journey to the SES and executive responsibilities and challenges. Continental breakfast will be available.
8:15 - 9:00 AM	Opening Session Speaker: Honorable Larry Stubblefield, Assistant Secretary of the Army, Diversity and Leadership
9:00 - 10:30 AM	Concurrent Workshops (Choose from 1 of 3 options)
Track 1:	Conference Room 1: Developing Executive Core Qualifications Speaker: John M. Robinson (SES) and Raquel Boone, Department of State Learning Objective: What ECQs are and how to effectively respond to them Description: A specialist will explain the ECQs, what they mean, and how to incorporate training and experience into these elements Outcome: An understanding of the importance of adequately addressing ECQs
Track 2:	Conference Room 2: Executive Health & Stress Speakers: Whitney Montague, ACE Certified Fitness and Health Instructor Learning Objective: Understand how a healthy lifestyle can enhance professional and personal performance Description: The presenter will discuss how your diet can affect performance and what foods offer a healthy life style. She will also discuss and demonstrate exercises for busy executives. Outcome: An appreciation for maintaining a healthy life style and an understanding of how a healthy lifestyle can increase performance.
Track 3:	Conference Room 3: Town Hall Speaker: William Bostic (SES), Census Bureau Learning Objective: Identify senior federal employees concerns Description: Federal employees will identify issues and concerns they have regarding federal employment, responsibilities, etc. Outcome: Development of an agenda that AAFEA can work on behalf of senior federal employees
10:30 - 12 NOON	Concurrent Workshops (Choose from 1 of 2 options)
Track 1:	Conference Room 1: SES Charm School Moderator: Tracey Pinson (SES), Department of the Army Panelists: Hughes Turner (SES), Deputy Chief of Staff, Veterans Administration Indigo Johnson, CEO Careers in Transition Learning Objective: Provide senior executives with the polish necessary to effectively represent the SES Corps Description: Participants will gain an understanding of protocol, image, commitment to excellence, mission accomplishment, life-long learning, articulation of views, and how these items impact your ability to lead and represent your agency. Heavy audience participation is expected. Outcome: Polished leaders to represent our government
Track 2:	Conference Room 2: Life after Government Panelists: Clarence Crawford (SES Retired) Dr. Bernice Alston (SES Retired), CEO Royal Consulting & AAFEA Fellows Program Chancellor C. Harvey Monk (SES Retired) Learning Objective: Options in the civilian world upon retirement Description: The presenters will discuss the value Federal employees bring to the civilian marketplace, what to expect, and how to negotiate a position. Outcome: An ability to navigate the civilian marketplace with regards to seeking employment after government service
12 NOON - 12:15 PM	General Assembly Room : Workshop Wrap Up William A. Brown Sr. (SES-5 Retired), AAFEA National President

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