Building High-Performance Organizations
Understanding the Theory and Practice of Organizational Change
Overview
This advanced program offered by the Federal Executive Institute (FEI) is based on three key assumptions:
You are better able to bring about change when you have a foundation of organizational theory
This program will help you look inside your agency and ask, “How can I move it toward high performance?” You will link your expert knowledge about your surroundings with the best organizational theory to transform your agency into one that delivers high-quality products and services, outstanding customer value and sound financial performance. Through varied presentations and an intensive small-group format, you will get the most out of your interactions with both your colleagues and the seminar leaders. Faculty will also be available to provide individualized feedback outside of class.
How Will You Benefit
Appreciate the critical nature of leadership as the primary “lever” to begin positive organizational change
Learn the importance of developing and articulating a shared vision for the organization
Understand how commonly held organizational values can play a central role in performance building
Recognize organizational strategies, structures and systems that currently inhibit change and learn to use them as catalysts
Who Should Attend
SES members, GS-15s and their high-performing equivalents in state, local and international government
Note
Tuition includes materials, meals and lodging
Competencies Emphasized
- Entrepreneurship
- Decisiveness
- Creativity/Innovation
- External Awareness
- Continual Learning
Location
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Federal Executive Institute, Charlottesville, VA