Cross Functional Pilot Work Groups - 1148 Words

Results in Brief: AVP Road Shows are cross-functional pilot work groups consisting of individuals with expertise in various topics that will conduct presentations at local FAA facilities, for the purposes of information sharing and relationship building. Benefit or Need: The road show concept is not new to this organization. Although many believe the road show would be greatly beneficial, budget restraints have been cited as the reason for delayed implementation. However, the value in pursuing the road show is that AVP has the ability to play a powerful hands-on role in bridging the gap between headquarters and other FAA facilities. Some local facilities have expressed interest in these presentations; however, any road show†¦show more content†¦Dependent upon the target audience, topics could include (1) An Overview of Aviation Safety, (2) Accident Investigation Processes and Procedures, and (3) Accident Investigation and Prevention Data. †¢ Bridge the Gap with Program Office (PO) Focal Points: Results in Brief: Through shadowing opportunities and frequent opportunities to engage with colleagues over working lunch meetings, AVP promotes information sharing and a higher level of collaboration within AVS. Benefit or Need: Based upon my experience of shadowing AVP-1 during the AVS Management meeting and in the FAA mentorship program, I can attest to the benefits that shadowing offers employees. Opening this opportunity to employees who are interested in learning more about our division promotes an environment of learning throughout the office. Likewise, more frequent meetings with PO focal points enhance communication flow and relationship building. Blueprint: Establishing a regular communication method to promote employee shadowing opportunities is a great way to promote free educational training and advance information sharing in the office. These types of opportunities would be distributed via email once or twice a month. Likewise, optional quarterly brown bags in the form of working lunch meetings are a great way to connect branches and designated PO focal points. A method would be established to create open communication flow between offices in order to accomplish