The School of Federal Leadership Excellence (SoFLE) Programs
Transformational. Results-driven. Public service-focused. SoFLE programs deliver an immersive development experience for both new and experienced government leaders, designed to build effective, efficient, and high-performing leadership capabilities. Through a dynamic blend of in-person, virtual, and self-paced learning, participants move beyond leadership knowledge to leadership action and outcomes—strengthening accountability, accelerating agency performance, and advancing public service excellence.
SoFLE Programs
New Supervisor Immersion (NSI) Program
A 12-week, cohort-based Leadership Development Program designed to accelerate GS-9 through GS-12 supervisors toward proficiency. This hybrid program includes in-person and online learning using a variety of development and reinforcement activities, assessments, and peer coaching. Areas of focus include self-discovery, team leadership, and business acumen.
Mid-Level Enrichment (MLE) Program
A 15-week, cohort-based development experience that provides mid-career leaders (GS-13 to GS-15) with exposure into specialty areas such as financial management, acquisition and contracting, and data analytics along with leadership skills enhancement. MLE is designed to create cross-functional leaders that can transition fluidly within and between agencies.
The Power of Experience
Impactful government leaders go beyond technical expertise by demonstrating agility, curiosity, resilience, and courage. Grounded in proven adult learning principles, SoFLE’s methodology helps leaders strengthen personal capabilities, address growth areas, and apply leadership skills in real-world settings. Every SoFLE program is built on a structured outcomes framework that prepares learners to:
- Deliver mission-aligned results with agility and proactive problem-solving.
- Build and lead high-performing teams focused on collective accountability and operational excellence.
- Solve complex, enterprise-wide challenges and advance mission effectiveness through strategic leadership and collaboration.
This essential foundation empowers leaders to drive measurable impact across their organizations and the government workforce.
Relevant Content
Purpose-Driven Learning, Measurable Outcomes
Programs focus on developing leadership capabilities that directly advance government performance, strengthen accountability, and drive mission impact. Every learning experience connects knowledge to tangible outcomes for leaders and their teams.
Quality Instruction
Proven Excellence, Trusted Expertise
Each SoFLE program is facilitated by experienced instructors with government leadership backgrounds, credentialed coaching certifications, and advanced facilitation skills. With an average learner rating of 4.7 out of 5.0, our facilitators deliver consistently exceptional learning experiences that translate into leadership success.
Action Learning
Real-World Application, Immediate Impact
Every program integrates practical application through real-world challenges, enabling leaders to immediately apply new insights, strengthen decision-making skills, and deliver measurable organizational impact.
Community Connection
Build Networks, Stronger Together
Programs foster leadership communities of practice that strengthen collaboration, build cross-agency networks, and deepen commitment to public service excellence.
Hybrid Learning
Flexible Learning, Lasting Results
SoFLE’s cohort-based programs combine in-person sessions, virtual learning, and self-paced study to reinforce skills, promote flexibility, and maximize leadership application across different learning styles and schedules.
Feedback
Grow Faster, Lead Stronger
Learners receive timely, actionable feedback through assessments, peer collaboration, and coaching — all aimed at accelerating personal growth, leadership effectiveness, and real-world results.
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