EOEEO, A Checklist or a Passion

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National Guard Bureau 2008 Training Conference
How to Conduct an EO Seminar the Right Way!

• MAJ Philip M. Cancienne
• LANG SEEM

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• Mission
• SEEM, HR/EO, EOAs and EOPs to train all EOLs
  within one year, given limited funding, resources
  and training time available.

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EO is a sales job!

• Usually doesnt sell itself
• Must believe in your product
• Need sales force with right equipment
• Clients want it after its too late
• Quantitative goals
• - decrease complaints
• - increase diversity

By MAJ Philip Cancienne LANG SEEM

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Location, Location, Location

• Billeting
• Dining facilities
• Nice briefing room
• Proximity to units
• Problem areas
• - DEOCS results
• - Recent complaints
• - Active Hate Groups

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• Order Supplies
• Clipboard (roster)
• Folders (EO material)
• CDs
• Parchment paper (certificates)
• Clasp envelopes
• Mailing labels
• Business cards with picture, email cell number
• Glue sticks
• Note order through Industries for the Blind

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• Order Publications
• NGB EO Poster 03-001, POSH
• NGB-EO Poster 04-161, Federal Complaint
  Procedures
• NGB-EO Poster 04-170, Military Complaint
  Procedures
• NGB-EO Poster 06-002, Human Goals
• NGB-EO Poster 2004-160, NGB Complaint Hotline
• NGB Form 332, AD (Mobilized) EO Complaint
  Procedures
• NGB Form 330, Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault
• Download and Print Observance Posters from
  www.deomi.org

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Front
Back
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Training Equipment

• Laptop
• Projector
• External speakers
• Power strip
• 50 ft. extension cord
• Thumb drive
• Sign-in roster
• Complaint procedures posters
• Folders with EO distribution material

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Prepare Attendance Roster

• Rank
• Name
• Unit
• Cell number
• Email address

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Getting the word out

• RCAS Daily Announcements
• Email trained EOLs
• EOAs/EOPs
• Friends
• Surrounding units

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• Training Topics
• EO
• POSH
• Sexual Assault
• EOL Roles and Responsibilities
• Complaint Procedures
• Case Studies
• Role Playing
• Selling the Commander

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Mix it up

• Have diverse presenters
• Delegate different briefing topics
• Constantly search different material
• Keep it new
• Keep it real
• Keep it interesting (videos/photos/slides)

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EO Folder

• CD with videos and PP presentations
• EO policy letters
• DEOCS
• NGB Form 333 (completed)
• Posters
• Sexual assault checklist
• Sexual assault brochure

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Track Your Training
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Attendees

• R.S.V.P.
• Bring envelopes for walk-ins
• Get demographics from SIDPERS
• Prepare training certificates

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Briefing Tips

• Relate to your audience.
• Involve your audience.
• Do not hide behind a podium.
• Be a visual artist.
• Tell war stories.
• Encourage your audience to tell stories.

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Plan for the unexpected

• Make a checklist
• Audio/Visual problems
• Attendees with sidebar complaints
• Attendees with strong prejudices
• Attendees who are re-victimized

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Louisiana National Guard
Certificate of Completion is awarded to John
Doe for successfully completing the Equal
Opportunity Leader Course (8 hours) At Camp
Minden, LA April 6, 2008
Philip M. Cancienne, MAJ, FA State Equal
Employment Manager
George F. Kranske, LTC, IN Division Chief, Human
Resources
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Follow Up

• Send emails to attendees thanking them for
  coming.
• Send emails to attendees informing them of
  upcoming training events.
• Offer assistance if any EO problems arise.

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If you build it, they will come.

• Have faith in your program
• It wont happen overnight
• EO staffing is ongoing.
• Work like you get paid commission.

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• Have fun!!!

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Questions?