Washington, D.C. 20530

October 15, 2003

MEMORANDUM FOR BUREAU PERSONNEL OFFICERS,
                                          EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND TRAINING OFFICERS

This memorandum announces the first seminar in the FY 2004 Department of Justice Leadership Development Program Series. In addition to providing a leadership development opportunity focused on building community within the diverse workforce at DOJ, this seminar will highlight the Ninth House E-Learning tool available to executives and managers for other professional development.

This event will feature Clifton Taulbert, a Pulitzer-nominated author and President of the Building Community Institute. Mr. Taulbert is the author of Eight Habits of the Heart, a book that provides the framework on which to build, maintain, and sustain a powerful, effective and caring community. Mr. Taulbert is a content professor with the Ninth House consulting and training team consisting of Tom Peters, Ken Blanchard, Larraine Segil and many other leading business minds.

This session will be held on November 18, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Great Hall at the DOJ Main Robert F. Kennedy Building. Please distribute this memo and the attached information to all of your Senior Executive Service members, as well as managers and supervisors at the GS-13/14/15 levels.

There is no cost to attend this seminar. The deadline for registration is November 12, 2003. SES members, senior managers and supervisors, GS-13 level and above, may register via e:mail by sending your request to: Leadership.Development@USDOJ.gov. When enrolling for this seminar, attendees may request a FREE Ninth House license and a set of CDs, including Mr. Taulbert's course entitled “Building Community.” This course helps employees transform the work environment into one that values respect and cooperation and encourages a diversity of views and people. Please include the following information in the e:mail: your name, component, grade, phone number and DOJ e: mail address (e:mail address is only required if your want to receive and register for a free Ninth House license).

If you need additional information, please call Mary R. Jones on (202) 616-3619 or Karen McFadden on 202 307-3814. There is limited seating and the seminar will be filled on a first-registered, first-attend basis. All confirmed participants will be notified by e:mail when they are registered to attend.

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