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

Environmental policy touches numerous aspects of Government activity. This seminar will give you a comprehensive framework for understanding the political, scientific, social and economic issues shaping environmental policy now and for years to come. Through a mix of classroom, small-group and workshop activities, you will also gain an understanding of the mechanics of how environmental policy is initiated and implemented. A distinguished lineup of seminar leaders with relevant, real-world experience will teach this in-depth curriculum, including current administration executives, former Government officials, business leaders and academics.

• Understand current environmental challenges and the evolving role of Federal, state and local governments in addressing them
• Identify and understand current administration policy initiatives and implications
• Review alternative and emerging policy management methods
• Ascertain links between policy objectives and political, social and economic issues
• Consider new directions of environmental policy

• Political Savvy
• External Awareness
• Creativity/Innovation
• Flexibility
• Influencing/Negotiating