# Presentation: 495957

## Code 200Diversity Council Presentation

- Presented by:
- Val BurrDivision Chief, Code 210
- April 18, 2002

## OVERVIEW

- Last reporting period, Code 200 reported “Satisfaction” based on:
- Communication Tools
- Quality of Worklife (QWL)
- Training and Development
- Representation
- This report will provide updates to these satisfaction metrics and include metrics identified in the Diversity Strategic Plan

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## UPDATE TO SATISFACTION METRICS

- Communication Tools
- Code 200 Web site expanded to publish “thank you” notes received from customers
- ISO Audit Preparation expanded to provide “reminders” and “quick references”
- Administrative Support Group Tag-Up with Director of Code 200
- Special Recognition for Centerwide Initiatives (Phone Systems, Property Accountability, Agency Procurement Awards)

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## UPDATE TO SATISFACTION METRICS (CONTINUED)

- QWL Program
- FY02 Survey will be distributed at the end of May
- Representation on Telecommuting and Flexible Work Schedule Committee
- Cindy Tart
- Caroline Massey

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## UPDATE TO SATISFACTION METRICS (CONTINUED)

- Training and Development
- FY02 Undergraduate Study Program
- FY02 Part-Time Undergraduate Studies Program
- Professional Intern Program
- 21 participants currently
- In FY01, 65 employees performed details/rotational assignments
- 46 internal/division to division
- 12 external/outside of Code 200
- 7 external/into Code 200

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## UPDATE TO SATISFACTION METRICS(CONTINUED)

- Code 200 Mission Enhancement Training Seminar scheduled June 11-14 at the University of Maryland Conference Center
- FY02 Leadership Training
- 65 participants, 26% minority representation
- FY02 Agency Fellowships
- 4 out of 7 slots available went to Code 200
- 75% minority representation
- Representation

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## MOD EMPLOYEE PROFILE As of 9/30/01

**Age**

**Employee Population**

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## DIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN

- Develop employees to their maximum potential
- Goal 1:  Opportunities for growth exist equitably for all employees
- Awards (See separate chart for breakdown)
- FY01	1,028
- FY02	148 to date
- Promotions (See separate chart for breakdown)
- FY01	81
- FY02	38 to date
- Developmental assignments
- 58 formal details/rotations for Code 200 employees
- Work teams and mentoring opportunities
- Complete data not yet available

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## FY01 AWARDS

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## FY02 AWARDS

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## FY01 PROMOTIONS

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## FY02 PROMOTIONS

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## DIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN (CONTINUED)

- Develop employees to their maximum potential
- Goal 2:  Supportive environment exists for employee development
- Previously reported that the Code 200 Workforce Diversity Focus Group reviewed the 1999 Culture Survey Assessment and narrowed the assessment to 3 key areas for the Directorate
- Diversity
- Systems
- Teamwork
- Action plans developed (see backup charts) and the Code 200 Career Development Working Group (CDWG) formed
- On March 6, a CDWG Information Session was held

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## DIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN (CONTINUED)

- Opportunity to learn about career development resources
- Partnering with Office of Human Resources, two representatives attended and provided information/answered questions
- Networking opportunity for division/CDWG representatives and opportunity to plan and implement a Directorate-wide activity
- Session included Information Boards concerning:
- The CDWG and Websites
- Individual Development Plans (IDP’s)
- Rotational Assignments
- Leadership Training and Matrix Tracking
- METS
- Approximately 200 employees attended
- 40 employees signed-in at the information booths
- Information boards were also displayed at the Center Career Development Forum held at Wallops March 28

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## DIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN (CONTINUED)

- Create an Inclusive Environment/Culture
- Goal 1:  Environment is well-balanced and stress reduced
- Management Operations Directorate Board of Directors Human Capital activities
- Directorate QWL program maintained, Member of the Center QWL program
- Goal 2:  Communication with and among employees is timely and open
- Participated in 7 Diversity Dialog Roundtable Sessions with Mr. Townsend
- 2 predominantly Code 200
- 46 out 59 supervisors

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## DIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN (CONTINUED)

- Participated in 2 Diversity Dialog Projects
- Volunteered to pilot an intact Diversity Dialog Project Team, currently ongoing
- First session:  8 participants from Greenbelt, 3 from Wallops
- 45% minority representation
- 2 Clericals, 7 P&A’s, 2 S&E’s
- Second session:  9 participants from Greenbelt, 8 from Wallops
- 41% minority representation
- 3 Clericals, 9 P&A’s, 3 S&E’s, 1 Wage Grade

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## DIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN (CONTINUED)

- Goal 3:  Employees and supervisors are educated on diversity and its value to the GSFC mission
- Workforce Diversity Focus Group
- CDWG Group
- Procurement Management Team attended, “The Value of Mutual Respect” class April 3
- Participating in the planning for “Diversity Appreciation Day”
- Merle Robbins
- Milton Cromer
- Cynthia Jones
- Andre Jackson (Point of Contact and Logistics Advisor)
- Most Code 200 services will be involved

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## DIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN (CONTINUED)

- Participating in the Center’s Advisory Committees
**African-American Advisory Committee**
- Robin Dixon, Code 292, Chair
- Karen Weaver, Code 210
- Lavern Harris, Code 210.H
**Asian and Pacific Americans Advisory Committee**
- Darshan Gupta, Code 227, Chair
**Hispanic Americans Advisory Committee**
- Gilberto DelValle, Code 213
**People with Disabilities Advisory Committee**
- Jennell Dewitt, Code 292, Chair
- Lynn Clark, Code 214.6
**Women’s Advisory Committee**
- Michelle Mumford, Code 213
- Joyce Brooks, Code 235

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## DIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN (CONTINUED)

- Work towards being an Employer of Choice
- Goal 3:  Management is accountable for developing and maintaining a diverse workforce
- Reporting today on our activities and their effectiveness

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## BACKUP

- Status of Actions Plans/Recommendations from the Workforce Diversity Focus Group

## Back Up - Action Plans/Recommendations

- Action Plans and Recommendations assigned to key groups
- CDWG
- Specific division chiefs
- Some assignments are tasks to be completed, other are continual efforts

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## STATUS OF ASSIGNMENTS

- Recommendation 1 (Code 290):  Continue to promote employment and managerial opportunities for everyone through panel interviews and post-job selection debriefings.
- All divisions using panel interviews
- Debriefings are offered to non-selected candidates
- Considering ways to ask employees about the process and encouraging a more pro-active approach to debriefings

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## STATUS OF ASSIGNMENTS (CONTINUTED)

- Recommendation 2 (CDWG):  Educate employees on the leadership and career development tracking system in Code 200 and the way the tool is used.  Encourage management and employees to share knowledge of career development and training opportunities with all employees.
- CDWG Session March 6
- Center Career Development Forum at Wallops March 28
- Created a Web site to share career development information

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## STATUS OF ASSIGNMENTS (CONTINUED)

- Recommendation 3 (Code 210):  Encourage managers and employees to support diversity activities and celebrations.
- Reminder messages distributed
- Special guests invited to MODBOD meetings
- Management attendance in activities
- Recommendation 4 (CDWG):  Offer employees opportunities to rotate among the divisions.
- Continuing

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## STATUS OF ASSIGNMENTS(CONTINUED)

- Recommendation 5 (Code 201):  Perform outreach activities to recruit individuals with physical challenges and communicate efforts to improve the representation.
- Continuing
- Recommendation 6 (CDWG):  Consider a formal career development program for Code 200.  Use Code 400’s Career Development Program as a benchmark.  Communicate to employees about the career development tools that exist and how to use them effectively

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## STATUS OF ASSIGNMENTS (CONTINUED)

- CDWG established with representatives from every division.  Recruiting an additional representative from Wallops
- CDWG Session March 6
- Center Career Development Forum at Wallops on March 28
- Recommendation 7 (CDWG):  Assess the value of offering non-supervisory career paths with promotion potential for certain skill groups
- Open

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## STATUS OF ASSIGNMENTS(CONTINUED)

- Recommendation 8 (Code 230):  Provide timely performance evaluations for everyone in the Directorate.
- Continuing
- Recommendation 9 (Code 220):  Work on the timeliness of awards.
- Continuing

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## STATUS OF ASSIGNMENTS(CONTINUED)

- Recommendation 10 (CDWG): Encourage the use of IDP’s as a career development tool and assess the use of IDP’s.
- CDWG Information Session on March 6
- Briefing to branch employees ongoing

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