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

This blended Executive Development Seminar contains the same developmental activities as the traditional Executive Development Seminar and is designed to strengthen the ability of senior managers to make the transition to the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The seminar will help you develop essential leadership skills for upper-level management.  You will acquire a big-picture persepective and learn to lead change by examining structure, strategy and policy.  You will also discuss real-world leadership challenges and explore your leadership style throug a 360-degree assessment.

Collaborating with your seminar group, you will design a Government office, establish its mission, set its goals and complete an efficient strategic plan aligned with the President's Management Agenda and the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART).  Guided and independent research will help you determine which Government agencies, Congressional committees and special interest groups are appropriate partners.  Group work and instruction will teach you to interact positively and build collaborative relationships.  You will learn the strategies of effective oral communication and improve your political savvy as you prepare for a final presentation.

• Acquire a toolbox of fresh approaches for leading change within the Federal Government
• Recalibrate strategic planning skills to the executive level Improve political ingenuity to identify and cultivate valuable partnerships, coalitions, and relationships with external constituencies
• Better grasp of the relations between the Legislative and Executive Branches and their effect on agency policies
• Improve executive communication skills, both public and interpersonal
• Acquire a deeper understanding of leadership

Experienced managers (GS-14s/15s) who find it difficult to be away for the traditional two-week EDS seminar and have time to read and complete assignments each week

SES-level managers seeking focused skills development and promotion

Individuals enrolled in a Candidate Development Program