This leadership development program is tailored for GS-13 to GS-15 leaders, with an emphasis on the “Leading People” competency. The curriculum is strategically aligned with the most current Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and integrates classroom instruction, action learning projects, and individualized developmental assignments. Together, these elements equip participants with the skills and experiences needed to excel in senior leadership roles.
The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) is a nine-month competency-based leadership development program that provides training and developmental experiences for employees at the GS- 11 to GS-13 levels or equivalent. The program theme is "Leading People." The program objectives are to help participants expand their knowledge and experience, and increase their visibility through a myriad of competency-based developmental activities.
The ELP curriculum is focused on the Office of Personnel and Management’s Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) framework and the associated 28 competencies, with a concentration on leading people. Training consists of four one-week training sessions. (See Program Schedule for details on program locations.) Program components include individual development, experiential learning, and assessments.
Target Audience
This program is for you if you desire to build the confidence to achieve personal and professional goals, to gain a deeper understanding of your role in the organization, and to get the opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience through customized developmental opportunities.
This course has a prerequisite
- This program is for GS-11 to GS-13 employees.
This course includes:
- 20 days of live, project-based training from experts
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Learn at an accredited institution
- Credits: 13.6 CEUs
Course Syllabus
Session I: Self-Discovery – Learning to Soar and the Making of a Team
- Discovering the Leader in You (Aligning the Individual to Be a Leader)
- Encouraging the leader within – modeling the way
- Cultivating program commitment
- Networking/Communities of Practice and other success tips
- Team Building and Exploring Your Role in the Team Environment
- Myers Briggs Type Indicator: aligning the individual to better understand the self
- Identifying leadership styles and how to empower others
- Team Building
- Team typing for team success
- Setting the stage for courageous team dynamics
Exploring Virtual Team Strategies
- Setting the Stage for ELP Success
- Requirements session
- Alumni Panel
- Building a Leadership Plan for ELP Success and Career Development
- Exploring the Executive Core Competencies
- Receiving feedback through the Leadership Effectiveness Inventory
- Writing a plan for growth and program completion
- Leadership Styles*
- Exploring and recognizing how different leadership styles play differently with varied situations and people
- Work/Life Balance as it relates to defining and/or refining leadership styles
- Emotionally Intelligent Leaders
- Recognizing the impact of social awareness on personal and professional development
- Discovering self-regulation as a tool for modifying behavior
- Exploring social awareness
- Practicing social skills
