Course Description

A 2-day training on 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 unnecessary 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.

Objectives

• Define position management and discuss its historical impact on agency programs
• Discuss the impact of organizational mission on position design
• Describe how organizational structures and common patterns of assigning duties affect position design
• Summarize the symptoms associated with common position management problems and how to resolve them
• Identify and apply the appropriate staffing and classification tools necessary to deal with position management issues
• Discuss the various agency roles and responsibilities in the position management process
• Discuss the relationship between effective position management planning and the A-76 process

Who should attend

Day 1 of 2

• Introduction and Course Overview
• Overview of Position Management
• Definition & 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 Purpose
• Evaluate Position Structure
• Position Management Tools

Day 2 of 2

• Position Management Tools (cont'd)
• Position Management and Classification
• General rules For Mixed Grade & 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
• Overview of Commercial Studies

Who should attend

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