Program Structure
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 39 hours of coursework. You are expected to prepare for and attend every session. In addition to the nine half-day sessions, participants are required to attend a one-hour orientation and kickoff session on June 7 from 1-2 p.m. ET.
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. All half-day sessions will take place from 1-5 p.m. ET.
All sessions are held virtually.
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
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
Session 8: November 14, 2022
Navigating the System
- Secure buy-in from stakeholders
- Address challenges that impact your team’s success
- Understand and respond to your customers’ needs
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
