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Position Management: Techniques to Improve Organizational Efficiency

September 18 - 19, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Instructor: Rose Marie Gwin	Washington, DC	$625
September 18 - 19, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Instructor: Millard Thomas	Washington, DC	$625
January 13 - 14, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Instructor: Geraldine Keenan	Las Vegas, NV	$645
January 21 - 22, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Instructor: Millard Thomas	Washington, DC	$645
April 1 - 2, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Instructor: Thomas Monahan	Chicago, IL	$645
April 6 - 7, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Instructor: David Allen	Washington, DC	$645
April 28 - 29, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM		Philadelphia, PA	$645
May 12 - 13, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM		San Antonio, TX	$645
June 4 - 5, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Instructor: Rose Marie Gwin	Washington, DC	$645
June 16 - 17, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM		Virginia Beach, VA	$645
July 16 - 17, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Instructor: Geraldine Keenan	San Diego, CA	$645
September 10 - 11, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM		Atlanta, GA	$645
September 17 - 18, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Instructor: Rose Marie Gwin	Washington, DC	$645

Overview:

Discover how to use position management tools, techniques and methods to develop the "most efficient organization." Learn how to identify and correct the following problems: fragmentation, layering un-necessary positions, narrow supervisor to employee ratio, job dilution, missing career ladders, workforce inconsistencies and inconsistent position descriptions. Obtain a solid understanding of the role of position management in succession planning and competitive sourcing.

This course is also part of the Certificates of Accomplishment in Human Resources Management.

Who Should Attend?

Human resources management specialists, management and program analysts, supervisors, managers and team leaders who are responsible for increasing work unit efficiency.

Syllabus:

Position Management: Techniques to Improve Organizational Efficiency, CLAS7010D, Syllabus, Graduate School, USDA Day One of Two

Introduction and course overview
Overview of position management
- Defining position management
- History of position management
Position management basics
Defining organizational mission and goals
Organizational design vs. position management
Organizational structures
Balancing outside forces
Common patterns of assigning duties
Effective position management planning
Define position management problems
- Recognize weaknesses
- Identify symptoms and solutions
Define position's purpose
Evaluate position structure
Position management tools
Job analysis

Day Two of Two

Position management tools (cont'd)
Classification
Position management and classification
General rule
Mixed grade positions
Mixed series positions
Leader work
Putting it all together
Position management roles and responsibilities
Who plays a part?
Delegations of authority
Position management and competitive outsourcing
Background: competitive outsourcing
- Most efficient organization
- Conducting A-76 studies
  - Cost comparison
  - Streamlined cost comparison

Course Details

CODE:	CLAS7010D
TYPE:	Classroom-Day
LENGTH:	2 Day(s)
CREDIT:	1.2 CEU

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