Building Commerce's Financial Management FutureMaximizing Information for Decision MakingManaging Resources to Achieve Commerce GoalsLeveraging Best PracticesInvesting in Individual and Organizational Performance OpportunitiesDepartment of Commerce2018 Financial Management TrainingUS Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, VAMay 29 - 31, 2018 Attendees of the DOC 2018 Financial Management Training (Photo by Michael A. Cleveland)Tuesday, May 29TimeTopicPrincipal (s)9-9:30 a.m.Registration/Meet and Greet 9:35-9:40 a.m.Safety and Location AnnouncementsTom Hellmer, USPTO9:40-9:50 a.m.Welcoming RemarksLisa Casias, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration9:50-10:30 a.m.OIG PerspectiveDouglas Holt, Executive Director, CIGIE10:45-11:35 a.m.Functional Training Breakout Session 1Randolph Conference CenterRandolph Lecture HallKnox Conference CenterRemsen Conference CenterGIPA - Paris/BerneThe Federal Budget OutlookBudget ExecutionWhat's in Financial Accounts for Non-AccountantsBest Practices in Building a Succession PlanData Visualization11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Department of Commerce PrioritiesKaren Dunn Kelley, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, performing the non-exclusive duties of the Deputy SecretaryEarl Comstock, Director, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning12:30-1:30 p.mLunch 1:30-2:25 p.m.Functional Training Breakout Session 2Randolph Lecture HallRandolph Conference CenterKnoxConferenceCenterRemsen Conference CenterGIPA - Paris/BerneBudget FormulationUtilizing MAX for Budget Formulation and ExecutionFund Balance with TreasuryLinking People and Processes through Unexpected Best PracticesWomen Who Lead in our DOC Financial Management Community 2:35-3:20 p.m.President's Management AgendaMargaret Weichert, OMB's Deputy Director for Management3:30-4:00 p.m.Social Networking with RefreshmentsWednesday, May 30TimeTopicPrincipal (s)9-9:15 a.m.Day 2 Overview and Announcements 9:15-10:30 a.m.Reality Based Rules in the WorkplaceAna Dorr, Director of Hispanic Programs10:45 a.m.-12 p.m.Functional Networking Breakout SessionsGIPA - Paris/BerneGIPA - SingaporeKnox Conference CenterRemsen Conference CenterJefferson Conference CenterBudget Execution and FormulationPerformance and Risk ManagementAccounting A/P and A/RFinancial Reporting and PropertyFinancial Systems, Travel and Internal Controls12-1 p.m.Lunch 1:15-2:05 p.m.Functional Training Breakout Session 3GIPA - SingaporeGIPA - Paris/BerneKnox Conference CenterRemsen Conference CenterJefferson Conference CenterRandolph Lecture HallBudget Analyst Skills OMB Circular A-123Modernizing Financial OperationsEnterprise ServicesTravel Policy: Best PracticesMore Reality Based Rules in the Workplace: No Ego2:05-2:35 p.m.Break with refreshments 2:45-3:45 p.m.Evolving Role of CFO and CFO Organization in GovernmentAnn M. Ebberts, CEO of AGA3:45-4:45 p.m.Leadership SpeakerKaren Durham-Aguilera, Executive Director Army National Military Cemeteries4:45-5 p.m.Wrap Up Day 1 and 2 Thursday, May 31TimeTopicPrincipal (s)9-9:15 a.m.Day 3 Overview and Announcements 9:15-10:15 a.m.OCFO Employee Development in the New Work EnvironmentErik Edlund, CEB/GARTNER10:30-11:20 a.m.Employee Development Breakout Session 1GIPA - Paris/BerneRandolph Lecture HallJefferson Conference>Knox ConferenceStrengthening the Department’s Financial Management WorkforceBuilding a Winning Culture in GovernmentBecoming a Better CoachThe Ideal Team Player11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.Employee Development Breakout Session 2GIPA - Paris/BerneGIPA - Singapore/VeniceJefferson ConferenceKnox ConferenceRandolph Lecture HallStrengthening the Department’s Financial Management WorkforceCommunication across levels of Budgeting: Best practices, challenges, and dos and don’tsMentoring Discussion PanelUnderstanding the Multi-Generational WorkplaceManagement Practices to Improve Employee Satisfaction12:30-1:30 p.m.Lunch 1:30-2:15 p.m.Leadership Panel: "Keys to Success"Joanne Crane, CFO CensusJon Alexander, Deputy Director OS/OFM/OFMSGreg Brown, CFO/CAO EDACherish Johnson, CFO/CAO NESDIS2:15-2:45 p.m.Transforming Stress into Well-BeingStacey Guenther, PCC, MSOD; Leadership Coach and Consultant2:45-3 p.m.Wrap Up Day 3 and Closing Remarks DOC FM Training - USPTO Directions and InformationDOC FM Training Directions and Information [MS Word]Contact DoCFMTraining@USPTO.GOV with any questions or to request additional information about the DoC Financial Management Training.
