Washington, D.C. 20530

March 11, 2004

MEMORANDUM FOR HEADS OF DEPARTMENT COMPONENTS

In response to the Department's Human Capital Leadership Development Initiative to address succession planning, I am pleased to announce the launch of our 2004 SES CDP.

The Department’s SES CDP is an 18-month program, designed to train, develop and certify candidates who exhibit outstanding executive potential for SES positions within the Department. The program addresses the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), which are the leadership skills and competencies needed to succeed in the SES. The ECQs are defined in terms of generic management skills and leadership competencies. To review the SES CDP Plan, please visit http://www.usdoj.gov/jmd/ps/ses-cdp04.htm.

I would also like to invite you, other supervisors and managers, as well as future applicants, to a forum on March 18, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. to learn more about our candidate development program. The forum will be held in the Great Hall. Attendees should RSVP by sending an e-mail to leadership.development@usdoj.gov. Space will be limited to the first 250 attendees.

We look forward to seeing your future leaders on Thursday, March 18, at 2:00 p.m.

If you have questions, or need additional information, please contact Mary R. Jones, Leadership Effectiveness Group on (202) 616-3619.

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