Program Structure
The program includes nine half-day virtual sessions over the course of seven months. Each session is four hours long from 1-5 p.m. ET.
The program also includes a one-hour virtual orientation and kickoff session on June 7 from 1-2 p.m. ET.
During virtual classroom sessions, experienced instructors facilitate engaging conversations, activities and workshops on key course concepts. Guest speakers with extensive federal government and private sector expertise provide real-world perspectives on overcoming public sector leadership challenges.
Our classroom lessons are reinforced through multiple activities, including:
- Executive coaching: You will be paired with an executive coach for two one-hour sessions. This is an opportunity to discuss your individual development based on results from your personal 360 leadership assessment and address your current workplace challenges.
- Peer workshops: You will workshop ideas and share best practices through in-class group coaching scenarios and group break-out group discussions.
- Session pre-work: Prior to each session, you will be required to read articles and watch videos related to the upcoming session.
The classroom sessions, combined with pre-work between sessions and one-on-one coaching, total 36 hours of coursework. You are expected to prepare for and attend every session.
Prior to applying to the program, please review the program schedule and confirm your availability for the one-hour orientation and kickoff session and nine half-day sessions.
Topic 1: Becoming Self-Aware
Session 1: June 14, 2022
Understanding Yourself
- Lead others with a greater knowledge of self
- Define your core principles as a leader
- Recommit to leading in the public sector
Session 2: July 11, 2022
Recognizing Your Impact
- Identify how your decisions, emotions and communications impact your team
- Change behaviors that negatively impact your teams
Topic 2: Engaging Others
Session 3: August 1, 2022
Engaging Employees
- Build trust with your team members
- Recognize accomplishments to improve morale
- Support the growth and development of employees
Session 4: August 22, 2022
Cultivating Your Team Culture
- Resolve interpersonal conflicts that arise within your team
- Create an inclusive environment where all your team members are respected and supported
Topic 3: Leading Change
Session 5: September 12, 2022
Responding to Change
- Align your programs and projects to help achieve your agency’s shifting priorities
- Respond proactively to change that impacts your team
- Adapt your approach to better influence others
Session 6: October 3, 2022
Creating the Change
- Foster an innovative culture for your team
- Embrace thoughtful risk-taking to pursue meaningful change
Topic 4: Achieving Results
Session 7: October 24, 2022
navigating the system
- Secure buy-in from stakeholders
- Address challenges that impact your team’s success
- Understand and respond to your customers’ needs
Session 8: November 14, 2022
making decisions
- Hold yourself and your team accountable for achieving outcomes and expectations
- Use data to inform your team’s direction
- Support your employees’ use of technology to accomplish team goals
Synthesis and Reflection
Session 9: December 5, 2022
Synthesis and Reflection
- Develop strategies for applying lessons learned
- Reemphasize your commitment to public service and stewardship of public trust
