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.
Register now and be part of this powerful conversation!
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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 Room: 9016-9017 |
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 Room: 9013 |
Smoothie Bike Spin Wellness Activity |
| 1:00PM - 3:00PM Room: 9025 |
Leave Management Speaker: Crystal Johnson and Ayanna Dallas |
| 1:00PM - 3:00PM Room: 9014-9015 |
Necessary Shifts Speaker: Maggie Nelsen |
| 1:00PM - 5:00PM Room: 9016-9017 |
Progressive Discipline Speaker: Parris Sims |
| 3:00PM - 5:00PM Room: 9014-9015 |
Principles of Management Speaker: Maria Flores |
DAY 2 – Tuesday, March 3
| 10:00AM - 11:30AM Room: 9014-9015 |
Classification Speakers: Devonte Peterson, Victor Ajokubi and Dwayne Morton |
| 10:00AM - 11:30AM Room: 9026 |
FMLA for Managers Speakers: Jacinda Miller and Vivian Joseph |
| 10:00AM - 4:30PM Room: 9016-9017 |
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Speaker: Urban Equities |
| 1:00PM - 2:00PM Room: 9014-9015 |
Effective 1:1 Converstations Speaker: Inova |
| 1:00PM - 3:00PM Room: 9025 |
Influence & Innovation Speaker: Rodney Jennings |
| 1:00PM - 4:00PM Room: 9026 |
Performance Management Speaker: Phil Mancini |
| 2:00PM - 3:00PM Room: 9013 |
Guided Meditation Wellness Activity |
| 2:00PM - 3:00PM Room: 9014-9015 |
Understanding Burn-Out and Causes Speaker: Inova |
| 3:00PM - 5:00PM VIRTUAL |
Building High-Performance Teams Speaker: Maria Flores |
| 3:00PM - 5:00PM Room: 9014-9015 |
Giving and Receiving Feedback Speaker: Courtnee Holton |
| 3:00PM - 5:00PM Room: 9019 |
Sip and Paint Wellness Activity |
DAY 3 – Wednesday, March 4
| 10:00AM - 1:00PM Room: 9014-9015 |
Managing in a Unionized Environment Speaker: Nina Jones |
| 10:00AM - 1:00PM Room: 9026 |
Communicating Non-Defensively Speaker: Parris Sims |
| 10:00AM - 2:00PM Room: 9025 |
Emotional Intelligence Speaker: Maggie Nelsen |
| 10:00 AM - 4:30PM Room: 9016-9017 |
Project Management Essentials Speaker: Connie L. Russell Group (CLRG) |
| 1:00PM - 2:00PM Room: 9014-9015 |
Motivate. Recognize and Energize Employees Speaker: Inova |
| 1:00PM - 2:30PM Room: Conference Room |
Peer Coaching Speaker: Rodney Jennings |
| 1:00PM - 3:00PM Room: 9026 |
Compensation Speaker: Darielle Anderson |
| 2:45PM - 3:45PM Room: 9019 |
Mocktails Wellness Activity |
| 3:00PM - 5:00PM Room: 9025 |
Recruitment in the District Speaker: Danielle Lee |
DAY 4 – Thursday, March 5
| 10:00AM - 11:00AM Room: 9016-9017 |
Getting Managers Engaged Speaker: Inova |
| 10:00AM - 12:00PM Room: 9019 |
Reasonable Suspicion Speaker: Brittany Richardson and Tabitha Coleman |
| 10:00AM - 1:00PM Room: 9025 |
Influence & Innovation Speaker: Rodney Jennings |
| 10:00AM - 1:00PM Room: 9026 |
Strategic Leadership Speaker: Maria Flores |
| 1:00PM - 2:00PM Room: EOC Room (10th Floor HSEMA) |
Conflict Management Speaker: Inova |
| 1:00PM - 4:00PM Room: 9016-9017 |
Mid-Year PIP Conversations Speaker: Phil Mancini |
| 1:00PM - 4:00PM VIRTUAL |
Building High-Performance Teams Speaker: Parris Sims |
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM Room: 9019 |
Line Dancing Wellness Activity |
| 3:00PM - 5:00PM Room: 9026 |
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.
