James Trinka

Chief Learning Officer, IT
Department of Veterans Affairs

Jim Trinka is the Chief Learning Officer for the Office of Information & Technology (OI&T) within the Department of Veterans Affairs. In this role, he designs, develops and delivers a comprehensive individual and organizational development program designed to create and sustain a high-performing OI&T workforce to serve our Nation’s Veterans. Previous positions include Executive Director of the Leading EDGE Program, Technical Training Director for the Federal Aviation Administration, FBI’s Chief Learning Officer, IRS’ Director of Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness, and fighter pilot in the Air Force. Jim holds a doctorate degree in International Politics from The George Washington University.

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Collaborating to Develop an Engaged & Connected Workforce

Saturday, August 6th, 2016

08:15 Opening Keynote: Moving from a Rules Based Organization to a Principles Based Organization at a Time of Cyber Security Awareness

While the IT department owns cybersecurity strategy, it takes everyone in the organization to focus on sound practices to secure electronic data and keep personal information private. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Information and Technology has implemented a transformation from a rules-based to principle-based organization that will provide a seamless, unified Veteran experience with a high emphasis on cybersecurity. Establishing learning as a key business strategy can accelerate this difficult culture change. Jim Trinka will share his experience to address:
• Collaborating with the business to address priorities and not just take orders
• Establishing outcome measures, not focused entirely on activity
• Focusing all efforts on furthering organizational goals and objectives