The Collaborative Leader

Experienced Executive Leader Program (Leading Teams, Organizations & Strategy)

Description: 

Leaders need to adapt their leadership to any situation and foster shared ownership of collaborative solutions.  A more collaborative leadership style is replacing top-down leadership methods of the past.   Embracing the ideals of collaboration is significant for leaders at a high level, for it demonstrates to employees that they, too, should approach their work in similar ways so that everyone can keep the organization thriving.

This competency-based leadership program is designed as a capstone training for experienced executives in all mission-critical occupations. 

Participants will explore how their personal leadership style and behaviors can inspire and engage employees to serve the public interest and fulfill their organizational mission.

This course focuses on Leadership Direction and Communication of Vision, Purpose and Strategy; Principles of Design: Thinking for Organizational Agility; Building a Culture of Innovation; Change Models, Processes and Communications; Organizational Capacity for Creation and Innovation; Negotiation and Coalition-Building Skills; Inspiring and Motivating Organizational Mission; Leadership Passion and Purpose.

This course features networking and experiential learning opportunities, as well as a team project.

Target Audience: Employees in job grade GS-15

Format: In-person only AND Virtual only AND Blended options 

Duration: 1 Month

Contact Hours: 16 hours (2 days per month)