Welcome to the Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Leader Development web page. On November 19, 2009, the Department published the DoD Instruction (DoDI) 1430.16, “Growing Civilian Leaders.”  This instruction establishes the Department’s policies and procedures for educating, training and developing a diverse civilian leader pipeline. The instruction also incorporates and institutionalizes the DoD Civilian Leader Development Competency Model (framework and continuum) as the blueprint for DoD civilian leader development. All DoD employees, regardless, of position or grade are expected to use the continuum to plan for job and career related professional development.

The framework identifies the leadership competencies that Defense leaders need to meet the complex 21st century national security mission to include a sixth competency, Enterprise-wide Perspective. This competency includes two underlying competencies, Joint Perspective and National Security. The continuum provides a structured and progressive approach to the development of the DoD specific competencies commensurate with increased leadership and management responsibilities.

The DoD competency model (framework and continuum) applies to DoD leaders at all levels. The information on this web site will assist you in assessing your current leadership capabilities and identify training, education or experiential opportunities to develop and enhance your work performance.

The links below provide detailed information about the DoD Civilian Leader Competency Model

• Department of Defense Instruction, “Growing Civilian Leaders,” 1430.16, November 19, 2009
• DoD Civilian Leader Development Framework
• DoD Civilian Leader Development Continuum
• DoD Civilian Leader Development Competency Definitions
• Using the DoD Civilian Leader Development Continuum for Individual Development
• DoD Civilian Leader Development Opportunities
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Assessing Individual Proficiency in the DoD Civilian Leader Development Competencies 

Please direct questions and inquiries about 

the DoD Civilian Leader Development Framework and Continuum to:  DoDLeadership@cpms.osd.mil

Civilian Personnel Management Service (CPMS)

Leader & Professional Development Division

1400 Key Boulevard, Suite B-200

Arlington, VA 22209-5144

Commercial Phone:  (703) 696-9623

Commercial Fax:  (703) 696-9581/9525

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