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Welcome to our all staff conference, OCC. As the federal banking system and our supervisory responsibilities become more complex, the need for collaboration among employees and business units at the OCC has never been greater. Effective collaboration builds trust, and that trust is foundational to the health of the federal banking system.
Throughout the conference, we will be breaking down silos, fostering innovation through teamwork, and strengthening connections with each other. The content we’ve planned aims to reinvigorate our culture, strengthen our sense of inclusion, and reinforce our shared mission, history, goals, and vision.
The Executive Committee hopes you come away from this conference with stronger connections to your colleagues, a renewed commitment to our mission, and a clearer sense of how you can make a difference in “Safeguarding Trust.”
Elite Hall A
Visit the OCC’s 160th Anniversary Historical Displays Our rich history unites us as an organization. As part of last year’s 160th anniversary, the OCC produced two historical displays, which were brought to the conference to share with everyone. These exhibits are “Managing the Nation’s Currency” and “An Examiner’s View – Evolution of Bank Supervision.”
Elite Hall Foyer
Be sure to pick up the various colored ribbons for your name badges to flag your participation in employee groups, including employee network groups (ENGs), Manager Group Resource & Relationships (MGR), and NTEU, or your achievement of more than 40 years of federal service. Officers in the groups will be wearing pins and invite you to ask about their groups.
Elite Hall B
Introduction and Housekeeping: Assistant Deputy Comptroller Scott Bergeron, New Orleans Office
Welcome Remarks: Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu
Capt. Scott Kelly, Astronaut “Failure IS an Option: Transforming Setbacks Into Success”
As a record-breaking U.S. astronaut who spent a year in space, Capt. Scott Kelly has witnessed firsthand how critical embracing failure can be for achieving greatness. Failure is often perceived as something to be avoided at all costs. However, in the realm of space exploration, failure is not just a possibility; it’s an integral part of the journey. Each setback—whether a malfunctioning system or missed objective—is a lesson that brings us one step closer to success.
Trust plays a pivotal role in this process. By trusting in our teams, our processes, and ourselves, we can harness the power of failure to achieve extraordinary things.
Kelly is a former military fighter pilot and test pilot, engineer, astronaut, and U.S. Navy captain. A veteran of four space flights, he commanded the International Space Station on three expeditions and was a member of the yearlong mission to the station. In October 2015 he set the record for the total accumulated number of days spent in space, the single longest space mission by a U.S. astronaut. He lives in Houston, Texas. Read his biography to learn more. This session will be recorded.
Empire Ballroom Foyer
Participate in the Engagement Wall
Our engagement wall draws inspiration from local New Orleans public-space artist Candy Chang’s renowned project, where participants share their aspirations on a public wall. It encourages employees to share their ideas and perspectives focused on the conference’s theme of “Safeguarding Trust” using a shared space that captures the wide array of viewpoints in our organization.
Review the individual agenda printed on the back of your name badge for your personalized schedule of each breakout session (A, B, C, or D) and location. Session descriptions are listed at the end of this agenda.
Breakout Session Block Two (See individual schedule)
Networking Break (Light snacks and beverages)
Find and greet three people you’ve never met and discuss ideas that came up in the previous session.
Breakout Session Block Three (See individual schedule)
Networking Break
Look for three people wearing the same ribbon(s) you have and discuss your shared experiences.
Breakout Session Block Four (See individual schedule)
Evening Networking Reception
History displays available Photo booth available*
Assigned Hotel
Group A: Maria Henao Vivas and Jason Almonte
Group B: Theotric White
An interactive update on FY24 achievements and the next phase of the Strategic Plan.
Panel Moderator: Javier Maymir, Senior Advisor to the Acting Comptroller
Panelist: Katie Nixon, National Bank Examiner, Enterprise Risk Management Specialist
Before you depart, share your favorite session and what you learned with three other people.
Acting Comptroller Michael J. Hsu will conclude with reflections on the conference and the agency’s strategic outlook.
The Silo Effect: A Discussion on Expertise, Collaboration, and Trust
A video interview between Acting Comptroller Hsu and author Gillian Tett. Her book, The Silo Effect, explores how rigidly separated departments within organizations may foster expertise but can also create communication breakdowns and missed opportunities. Acting Comptroller Hsu leads a discussion with Ms. Tett about how breaking down these silos encourages collaboration, trust, and a more holistic approach to solving problems.
Various OCC presenters share personal experiences in a conversation about strategies to overcome internal silos and foster trust, which are essential for effective collaboration in today’s complex environment.
Gillian Tett is a columnist and member of the editorial board for the Financial Times. She writes about economic, financial, political, and social issues. Read her biography for more information.
Panelists:
Empire Ballroom B
Fundamentals of High-Performing Teams
An interactive teambuilding session presented by David Silverman, founder and Chief Executive Officer of CrossLead Inc.
Global communication and modern technology have transformed a highly complicated world into one that is increasingly unpredictable—an important distinction that requires a fresh look at leadership, management, and teamwork.
This session works through transforming a complicated organization into one that can address unpredictable situations. Participants at every level will gain an understanding of how an operating framework can combine the organizational processes and leadership skills necessary to lead and manage successful teams in complex environments. The main takeaway is that successful collaboration throughout organizational units requires trust, common purpose, shared consciousness, and empowered implementation. This session will be recorded.
Empire Ballroom C and D
Technology Transformation at OCC
A facilitated discussion by Gartner Consulting
This session will highlight OCC’s information technology journey from both a mission and technology perspective. The presentation will focus on elements of a successful agency-level technology transformation by defining digital transformation, illustrating a transformation journey, and explaining why transformation is important. The session will identify industry trends as well as pitfalls and possibilities of transformation. Finally, it will showcase OCC's technology successes and future goals.
Empire Ballroom A
The Great Mandala
An interactive activity presented by Kerry Ward, FullTilt Team Development
A mandala is a circular pattern used by many cultures across the globe. While a mandala can mean different things to each culture, it is often used to help focus through meditation.
The great mandala activity is an opportunity to leave a mark on the OCC through innovation and collaboration. Small teams will work together and design a unique mandala from colored sand featuring the team’s interpretation of the conference’s theme, “Safeguarding Trust.” These artistic panels then will be combined to create a new piece of art, a great mandala brought together through teamwork.
* By attending the all-staff conference, you consent to be photographed, recorded, or videotaped by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and its agents (OCC). Further, by attending the conference, you authorize the OCC to publish, reproduce, exhibit, transmit, broadcast, televise, digitize, display, and otherwise use: (a) your image, likeness, and voice, and (b) all photographs, recordings, videotapes, and audiovisual materials of or by you (collectively, the materials), in any format whatsoever now or hereinafter created by the OCC for educational training purposes, online public use, promotion of the OCC, and for OCC administrative purposes, without further notice or consent. It is understood that all the materials are the sole property of the OCC. By attending the conference, you release the OCC and its employees from any liability arising out of use of the materials.
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