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NPS Learning and Development Programs


Current Practices: Leadership Development in the National Park Service

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The NPS Learning & Development (L&D) office commissioned the National Park Conservation Association's (NPCA) Center for Park Management (CPM) to research current practices in Leadership Development that have been implemented at the local and regional level over the past few years. The report outlines both specific programs and general trends which comprise an overview of current practices in leadership development at the NPS today.

NPS Learning and Development Report

Mission Statement

CURRENT EVENTS:
FY2008-FY2009 Crystal Owl Award Procedures

 

The employees of the National Park Service care for the special places that are the heritage of America. This work requires a wide range of skills in a variety of disciplines. Training and Development activities are designed to help employees fulfill our mission through education, performance improvement and knowledge management. Whether it is in traditional classrooms, self-paced computer programs, classes delivered by satellite television or blended models, we are committed to meeting the charge Director Horace M. Albright gave us in his farewell message in 1933, "Do not let the service become just another Government bureau, keep it youthful, vigorous, clean and strong."