About HCMD
The Human Capital Management for Government Training Series brings together key stakeholders from throughout the Federal and Defense HR Community to discuss best practices for managing human capital, improving efficiency & advancing innovation. Launched in 2006, the series of events has evolved into the meeting place for strategic-level policy makers and operational-level HR managers, and often serves as the catalyst for new initiatives.
What is Unique about HCMD?
- HCMD provides participants with different opportunities to learn from and network with peers throughout the 4 days:
- Dynamic, interactive sessions: Tackle your most pressing challenges through an abundance of questions mixed with short, sharp presentations to stay engaged
- The most in-depth content on DoD HR strategy and operation; Addressed by the leaders in the government based on 9 months of research, organization & planning
- Demonstrative case studies of programs and initiatives that have been successfully implemented in other Defense and Federal offices
- A wide range of agencies speaking and represented on each discussion: Allows learning and benchmarking across multiple organizations
Our Mission Statement
The mission of The Human Capital Management for Government Training Series is to provide government HR managers and practitioners the tools and information necessary to improve government-wide HR practices, foster innovation and be an effective motivator of organizational excellence.
Why You Should Attend HCMD 2013:
- A senior-level training event focused on improvising, adapting & overcoming the shared HR challenges of 2013 and beyond
- 55+ senior Defense and Federal speakers, with 40+ new speakers (compared to HCMD 2012) to guide you through new legislation & policies, such as Telework Act 2010, simplification of the hiring process and Veteran recruitment.
- A revamped agenda focused on efficiency & innovation, with demonstrative solutions & more actionable content to help get the most out of a smaller workforce and limited access to funds
- New, previously unheard perspectives from across multiple Department of Defense agencies(including Washington Headquarter Services, US Naval War College, US Army Security Assistance Command, US Coast Guard) contributing to 50+ sessions of presentations, panels and roundtable discussions
- 300+ attendees allowing networking & benchmarking across all Department of Defense HR areas including workforce planning, recruitment, retention, succession planning and talent management
Who Should Attend
Human Capital Management for Defense brings together the most innovative and forward thinking leaders from military and civilian personnel and private industry, such as:
Directors, Managers, Chiefs, Specialists, Commanders, Secretaries (Assistant, Deputy, Deputy Assistant), Program Managers/Officers and Supervisors of:
- Human Resources
- Human Capital
- Workforce Planning
- Personnel
- Employment (Affirmative, Equal Opportunity)
- Force Management/ Integration/ Development/ Transformation
- Plans & Integration
- Manpower
- Reserve Affairs
- Training
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning/Initiatives
- Business Operations
- Management Planning
- Strategic Initiatives
- Education
- Staff
- Administration
- Readiness
- Mobilization
- Community & Family Policy
- Hiring & Succession Planning
- Learning
Venue
Sheraton Pentagon City (Formerly the Sheraton National Hotel)
900 South Orme Street
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: (703) 521-1900
Fax: (703) 271-6626
Hotel Website
HCMD has procured a reduced conference rate of $224 a night or the prevailing government per diem (plus tax) for HCMD attendees. To book your reservations, call the Sheraton Pentagon City at 1-800-325-3535 and identify yourself as a HCMD attendee. Rooms are limited and are on a first come, first served basis, so make your reservations as soon as possible. The discounted rate expires February 18, 2013 After this date, rooms may still be available, so inquire with the hotel if you have missed the cut off date.
Featured Speakers
- Elizabeth McGrath, Deputy Chief Management Officer for Department of Defense
- Paige Hinkle-Bowles, Principal Deputy Civilian Personnel Policy Office of the Undersecretary of Defense Personnel & Readiness
- Angela Bailey, Associate Director for Employee Services, OPM
- Major General Richard Mustion, Commanding General of Army HR Command
- Brigadier General Gina Grosso, Director Force Management Policy Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower Personnel and Services, US Air Force
- Sheryl Murray, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Manpower & Reserve Affairs, US Marine Corps
- Jean Mercer, Director Human Resources Systems and Business Transformation, Navy - Office of Civilian Human Resources
The conference agenda is available as PDF under downloads.