Mid-Career Leader (Leading Self & Teams)
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Description: Mid-level leaders with more than two years in their roles face the unique challenge of balancing daily tasks with future needs while addressing concerns coming from above and below in an organization. Leaders must cultivate a strong leadership mindset if they are going to successfully handle these complex challenges and contribute to a healthy organizational culture. This competency-based program helps mid-level leaders get a clearer picture of their leadership strengths and areas for further development. Participants will improve upon existing skills and develop new ones to improve personal performance and organizational effectiveness for greater success. This course focuses on core competencies associated with Leading People and Leading Change: Vision, Creativity & Innovation, Team Building, and Developing. This course also places a special focus on adapting to challenges in today’s VUCA environment (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) by developing a human-centered leadership mindset that is ready to foster diversity & inclusion, respond to employee well-being needs, and create healthy organizational cultures. Participants will have the opportunity to take self-assessments to better understand their leadership style, how they navigate change, and the roles of different team members. Finally, participants will apply their knowledge to develop strategies in their Individual Development Plans (IDPs). This course features networking and experiential learning opportunities, as well as a team project. Target Audience: Employees in job grades GS-11 and GS-12 Format: Blended (In-person and Online) Duration: 8 Months Contact Hours: 128 hours (2 days per month) |
Facilitation Methods
This course will make use of a variety of facilitation techniques to foster active learning and ensure high levels of class participation. Case studies, readings, team projects, opportunity to take various assessments, and coaching/feedback will all be utilized to contribute to a rich learning experience.
Course Readings
Hiatt, J. (2006). ADKAR: A model for change in business, government and our
community. Prosci Research.
Isaac, M., and Carson. K. (2016). A guide to Belbin team roles: how to increase personal
and team performance. Bridge Publishing.
Lencioni, P. (2002). The five dysfunctions of a team. Jossey-Bass.
Straw, J., Scullard, M., Kukkonen, S., & Davis, B. (2013). The work of leaders: how
vision, alignment, and execution will change the way you lead. Wiley.
