U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

As a Federal leader, you must address the international implications of nearly every major issue you face. Whether you’re working on trade or transportation, law enforcement or land management, education or the exploration of space, global considerations influence the decisions you make.

In this seminar, you will assess the role of the United States in the world and explore the institutional and policy framework that supports our interactions with other countries. You will focus on what you need to be an effective player in the international arena: the negotiation and teamwork skills that have proven to be the most effective in global interactions. These skills will help you examine and understand the shared values as well as the intractable conflicts that shape our world. Focusing on political and economic realities, you will deepen your understanding through case studies, small-group exercises, and discussions. What you learn will support your leadership as a Federal executive and as a citizen.

• Understand the institutional structure of international relations
• Recognize which global issues are critical to your organization’s mission
• Appreciate the importance of global considerations in day-to-day decisionmaking
• Learn to perform effectively in international situations
• Build a network of Federal colleagues who share your interest in the international aspects of Federal leadership

SES members, GS-15s, and their high-performing equivalents

• Building Coalitions

• External Awareness

• Leading Change

• Leading People

• Political Savvy