DRAFT SCHEDULE FOR TRENDS AND HIGHLIGHTS NO. 56, 1 - 4 JUNE 1976

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• Publication Date: May 4, 1976
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iE May 1976
MEMORANDUM[ FOR: Chief/IMB/II
Chief/II
SUBJECT Draft Schedule for Trends and Highlights No. 56,
1 - 4 June 1976
1. Attached is a draft of the next Trends schedule (1-4+ June).
2. One thing that really troubles me is the absence of the DDA.
In the last four runnings (52-55)Jack Blake has not come In 52 and 53
he sent his deputy, John McMahon. In 54 and 55 the X0, came
instead.
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3. When I ran into Jack at the Midcareer Course Reception two weeks
ago I got the distinct and definite impression that there were too many
other things, important things, in his day that took priority.
4. I feel it is very important for the DDA or his deputy to come.
This course is about the Administration Directorate for DDA personnel,
and they should have the opportunity to see the "man" -- this may be the
only chance they ever have.
5. I have two suggestions to solve this. First, I can give Jack
the choice of three dates for his presentation -- letting him select the
most convenient time (1100-1200 on the first day; the evening session of
the first day; or the last session on the last day at 1330 hours). An
alternate is to ask either the DDTR or DTR to raise this with Jack -- perhaps
the invitation coming from one of them would carry more weight.
6. In any event, I'd like an answer ASAP as I have to make my calls
to the other speakers.
7. One last thin;, I'd like to drop the AD/MAG. It has received
lousy ratings and I will put something else in its place.
STATINTL
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Tuesday, 1 June
1000-1020 Welcome
1020-1045 Course Administration
1100-12004 Overview of the Administration
Directorate (or the CIA)
1200-1300 Lunch
1300-1400 Either Overview of the CIA or
FOIa
1415-1515 The Office of Training
1530-163CI Federal Women's Program
Social Hour and Dinner
Either the DDA or D/Pers
Wednesday, 2 June
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0830-0930 Office of Finance Thomas Yale
0945-1045 OJCS Clifford D. May
1100-1200 Office of Medical Services Don't Know
1200-130CI Lunch
1300-140CI Information Systems Analysis
Staff
1415-1515 Overview of Records and Archives
1530-1630 Cover or D/Pers
Social Hour and Dinner
DDO Panel
Thursday, 3 June
0830-093CI Office of Communciations
0945-1000
1000-1130
1130-1145
1200-1300 Lunch
1300-140CI MBO in the Admin. Directorate
1415-1515 Office of Logistics
1530-163CI EEO in CIA
Friday, 4 June
0830-0915
0930-1030
1045-1200
1200-1300
1300-1330
1330
Social Hour and Dinner
Office of Security
Film: "Damage Report"
Polygraph Operations
Technical Security
Lunch
Preparations of Evals
Either the DDA or XO/DDA
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James McDonald
Omego Ware
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DID'YOU FEEL THE SESSION ON THE ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORATE/
MANAGEMENT & ADVISORY GROUP (AD/MAG) WAS BENEFICIAL? WHY?
Yes, because if any problem would ever arrive and quite often they do
you need someone to turn to. With the AD/MAG for recommendations I
don't feel you would ever get misled.
Yes -- particularly on vacancy notices, how to look for them, how to
seek training and/or better jobs.
Mr. Blake should follow this speaker so we can put the AD/MAG in
perspective and at least mention "DDA Exchanges" and how it is related
and its purpose.
Yes. Although I knew it existed I did not have a clear idea of its
purpose.
Everyone has some type of problem they feel upper echelon should be
concerned about. It's great to know this is being considered and
problems are being presented.
Yes. However, had forgotten it existed. First thought of it as a
grievance board.
Yes. There were a few issues and problems mentioned that I am sure
many of the students weren't aware of.
It was beneficial in the aspect that it opened the door a little more
for those who have only vaguely realized who and who this group
actually roas striving to achieve by the way of registering a complaint
or a grief on the spot.
I assume for the first time in the Agency it gives every individual
an opportunity to sound off or get their two cents in, so to speak,
without harrassment.
The AD/MAG is great. DDA'ers with. Mr. Blake at its head are indeed
fortunate? His interest is very apparent in the various programs he
has initiated. Is he receptive to employees of other Directorates
joining his?
I thought this session was very beneficial to me. I had heard the name
but never understood it. I'm hoping they will help me with a problem
in my office -- that's why they're here.
Yes, in that I now know what it is and why problems they.fac-e.
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Yes; although I don't know and very seriously doubt they can help in
too many existing problems, it is good to know someone is out there
as a sounding board and may well exercise the proper influence to
promote the proper concern about your problem.
Yes. I feel that I know more about AD/MAG and their problems they
have with the Agency as a whole, where we can take your problem to.
Yes' I have heard of AD/MAG, but did not understand its function in
the Agency until Trends and Highlights. I can see many reasons for their
existance and believe they will play an important role toward the
Agency's mission.
Yes. I became more aware of the MAG function.
...I didnut know they existed.
I feel the session on AD/MAG was beneficial in one sense -- that there
is a system there for our complaints. However, I also believe that
this system needs more authority in handling and processing these
complaints. The idea of AD/MAG is good but with no teeth it is a waste.
Not from the point of view in performing my work functions. Yes, when
performing supervision duties relating to personnel.
The subject is beneficial, but the benefits are not readily apparent
to me at this time even though they effect my career.
Yes. It gave me a better understanding of their purposes and shows
there is an open door policy in the Admin. Directorate to hear anyones
problems and try to find a solution to these problems.
Agency employees do not realize that a AD/MAG exists. As a direct
result of their presentation, fifty employees are now conscious that
a grievance system operates and is accessible to every employee. A
system that handles complaints should not be staffed and controlled
by high ranking career employees. A grievance system better operates
in an atmosphere of free accessability without stigma. Please, to
reduce the grade/rank of the panel in order to nulligy the stigma effect
of potential users; an advisory group staffed by peers will be more
effective.
Not particularly -- in many cases the problems have been with the
Agency since conception are still with us. There seems to be a great
deal of talk and no action. However, I now understand more clearly
where and why these things have not been changed.
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...After 'being exposed to the MAG, if I were in the DDA, I would not
hesitate to go to them with a problem.
It was too brief to evaluate.
Insufficient data. As to just how or what they are to do other than
suggest.
Yes. I was weak in this areaoof knowledge. I liked the opportunity to
make some input of problems.. .the group could be given more power to
initiate changes.
Yes.. Because it promises to address and mobilize concerns of the general
population of Agency employees. In other words, the little man can
be heard. I hope the program works as described. Otherwise, it will
appear as. another useless pacifier that still fails to address the
problem.
Yes, because if the speaker was telling it straight, I know where to
spill all. my gripes.
Yes -- the speaker gave the class a rundown on what the group has
accomplished , hopes to accomplish and solicited the class' views on
how to make management more effective throughout all levels.
No. The presentation did not include any positive indications that AD/NAG
could provide the services that they offer to the employees.
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