The Ombuds Blog: Coalition of Federal Ombudsman Sets 2016 Conference

September 30, 2016

Coalition of Federal Ombudsman Sets 2016 Conference

COFO has opened announced details of its 2016 conference. This one-day event takes place on October 7 and will focus on the themes of, "support, connect, learn, and grow." Thomas Zgambo, Ombudsman at the World Bank Group, will serve as the keynote speaker.

Topics are intended to appeal to a broad audience and include legal updates and policy issues; strategies and processes for identifying systemic trends; addressing mental health concerns; integrating fairness principles in practice; building resiliency in visitors and ourselves; speed mentoring, and more. The event is free and registration is now open. (COFO 2016 Registration.)

Related posts: CoFO Continues Work on Thorny Issues Facing Government Ombuds; COFO Collaborating With Federal Agencies Creating New Ombuds Programs; Coalition of Federal Ombuds Eyes Strategic Initiatives; Coalition of Federal Ombuds Offers Advice to National Archives on Disposition of NSA Ombuds Materials; Coalition of Federal Ombuds Announces Executive Officers; Coalition of Federal Ombudsman Weighs In on Cleary Act.

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Organizational Ombuds serve as a confidential, independent, neutral and informal dispute resolution resource for a specific entity. They are accessible to a defined population and can advocate for fairness. These unique characteristics distinguish Organizational Ombuds from Classical Ombuds, mediators, arbitrators, and other alternative dispute resolution professionals. The term "Ombuds" is shorthand for "Ombudsman," "Ombudsperson" and "Ombuds Officer," which also are used widely.

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September 30, 2016

Coalition of Federal Ombudsman Sets 2016 Conference

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