Manager Supervisory Service 2026
Cutting Through The Red Tape: The Strategic Advantage
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for Manager Supervisory Service (MSS) Week 2026, hosted by the District of Columbia Department of Human Resources (DCHR)! Join us March 2–6, 2026 for a week of engaging workshops, expert-led discussions, and valuable networking opportunities all designed to empower and strengthen your leadership journey. This year’s MSS week will focus on equipping managers with the tools and insights needed to lead strategically and drive impactful results.
Event Highlights
- Discussion panel with DC Government Directors
- How to effectively implement change
- Adaptability and agility of leaders
- How managers can engage other managers
- HR specific courses, including: classification, compensation, and leave management
Interactive Wellness Activities
- Energizing Smoothie Bike Experience
- Mindful Meditation Recharge
- Creative Reset Sip and Paint Session
- Refresh and Connect Mocktail Bar
- Line Dancing for Team Movement
- Benefits and Wellness Resources
This annual event is your chance to engage in a dynamic, results-oriented learning environment, dedicate your time to this important professional development opportunity, and receive direct guidance from HR experts.
Elevate your leadership. Shape strategy. Deliver impact. Join us—we look forward to seeing you.
Registration is Required
All registration is available in PeopleSoft. Visit ess.dc.gov and select the MSS Training tile to enroll.
IMPORTANT
• Registration is required for attendance.
• Walk-ins will not be permitted.
Full Agenda
DAY 1 – Monday, March 2
| 10:00AM - 11:30AM | Leadership Panel Discussion: Exposure & Experience Speakers: Director Charles Hall, Director Delano Hunter, Director Rachel Pierre, Director Kwelli Sneed, Director Tanya Trice |
| 12:00PM - 2:00PM | Peer Coaching Speaker: Rodney Jennings |
| 12:00PM - 2:00PM | Smoothie Bike Spin Wellness Activity |
| 1:00PM - 3:00PM | Leave Management Speaker: Vivian Joseph |
| 1:00PM - 3:00PM | Necessary Shifts Speaker: Rodney Jennings/Maggie |
| 1:00PM - 5:00PM | Progressive Discipline Speaker: Parris Sims |
| 3:00PM - 5:00PM | Principles of Management Speaker: Maria Flores |
DAY 2 – Tuesday, March 3
| 10:00AM - 11:30AM | Classification |
| 10:00AM - 11:30AM | FMLA for Managers Speakers: Jacinda Miller and Vivian Joseph |
| 10:00AM - 4:30PM | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Speaker: Urban Equities |
| 1:00PM - 2:00PM | Effective 1:1 Converstations Speaker: Inova |
| 1:00PM - 3:00PM | Influence & Innovation Speaker: Rodney Jennings |
| 1:00PM - 4:00PM | Performance Management Speaker: Phil Mancini |
| 2:00PM - 3:00PM | Guided Meditation Wellness Activity |
| 2:00PM - 3:00PM | Understanding Burn-Out and Causes Speaker: Inova |
| 3:00PM - 5:00PM | Building High-Performance Teams Speaker: Maria Flores |
| 3:00PM - 5:00PM | Sip and Paint Wellness Activity |
DAY 3 – Wednesday, March 4
| 10:00AM - 1:00PM | Managing in a Unionized Environment Speaker: Nina Jones |
| 10:00AM - 1:00PM | Communicating Non-Defensively Speaker: Parris Sims |
| 10:00AM - 2:00PM | Emotional Intelligence Speaker: Maggie Nelsen |
| 10:00 AM - 4:30PM | Project Management Essentials |
| 1:00PM - 2:00PM | Motivate. Recognize and Energize Employees Speaker: Inova |
| 1:00PM - 3:00PM | Peer Coaching 1-2:30 Speaker: Rodney Jennings |
| 1:00PM - 3:00PM | Compensation Speaker: Darielle Anderson |
| 2:45PM - 3:45PM | Mocktails Wellness Activity |
| 3:00PM - 5:00PM | Recruitment in the District Speaker: Danielle Lee |
DAY 4 – Thursday, March 5
| 10:00AM - 11:00AM | Getting Managers Engaged Speaker: Inova |
| 10:00AM - 1:00PM | Influence & Innovation Speaker: Rodney Jennings |
| 10:00AM - 1:00PM | Strategic Leadership Speaker: Maria Flores |
| 1:00PM - 2:00PM | Conflict Management Speaker: Inova |
| 1:00PM - 4:00PM | Mid-Year PIP Conversations Speaker: Phil Mancini |
| 1:00PM - 4:00PM | Building High-Performance Teams Speaker: Parris Sims |
| Reasonable Suspicion Speaker: Sierra Dangerfield |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM | Line Dancing Wellness Activity |
| 3:00PM - 5:00PM | Communicating Strategically Speaker: Courtnee Holton |
Location
District of Columbia Department of Human Resources
1015 Half Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003
9th Floor
Parking and Metro Access:
Parking in and around our building is limited.
The closest metro is within two blocks, Navy Yard – Ballpark metro station
(Baseball Stadium exit), which is on the green line.
Contact
For inquiries related to MSS Week, please submit a ticket to HR Desk General Training Inquiry.
