Orientation Associates 2015 February 11, 2015

Agenda Introductions – Coaches – ACT-IAC – Associates Welcome to ACT-IAC – Rory Schultz Program Overview Schedule Teams Expectations Ice Breaker Exercise Closing

Introductions Head Chairs – Jessica Cassidy (DOE) – Greg Summer (CITI) ACT-IAC – Rory Schultz – Angela Stauffer

Introductions Vice Chairs – Tina Wilson (LOC) – Paula Wagner (DHS/ICE) – Kim Nguyen (Pragmatics) – Adam McNair (DMI)

Welcome To 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

Schedule Feb 11, Wed6:00-8:00 PMOrientation Feb 28, Sat9:00AM-12:30PMOffsite: Introduction to Leadership and Problem Solving March 18, Wed6:00-8:00 PMThe Politics of Networking: Managing your Business Relationships (Networking 101) April 15, Wed6:00-8:30 PMPersonal Brand (Creating Your Own Professional Brand) May 6, Wed6:00-8:30 PMPublic Speaking 101 June 20, Sat9:00AM-1:00PMNavigating Your Role as a Leader (Scavenger Hunt) July 15, Wed6:00-8:30 PMCase Study: Is It Work if you are Playing? Sept 16, Wed6:00-8:30 PMProfessional 101: The Office Game Face (Managing your Manager: How to Win at Meetings Oct 17, Sat9:00AM-12:00PMNew Technology Trends and How Does This Affect Me Nov, TBDTBDGraduation: Road to Success

Teams Coaches – Adam/Tina David Silberman Gabriela Feibel Kate Sorensen Kathryn Angstadt Randall Winter Team 1 Alexander Schulte Alexandra Villani Arleta Cobb Gregory Hixon Lauren Lane Team 2 Charles Tong Erin Black John Burchill Mahlet Mesfin Megan Uhrich Sarah Thayer Team 3

Teams Coaches – Kim/Paula Charmaine McDaniel Jameson Simek Kevin Fay Linnea Walker Shayn Delph Zane Tharakan Team 4 Alice Hahn Christine Andrewes Chris Washington Rose McFall Shawn Smith Shea Smith Team 5 Keith Oglesby Kristina Kelly Savin Joseph Sean Wilson Shiene Misola Team 6

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 – Cyclone Anya's 2911 District Avenue Fairfax, VA 22031