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Overcome the challenges of conducting government performance audits by focusing on generally accepted government audit standards (GAGAS) guidelines for managing and keeping audits on track. You will…

Overcome the challenges of conducting government performance audits by focusing on generally accepted government audit standards (GAGAS) guidelines for managing and keeping audits on track. You will learn how to identify the critical leadership skills needed to perform a self-assessment of your leadership characteristics and how to apply different leadership skills to different situations. In this course, you will come to understand the differences of coaching and mentoring and how to incorporate these skills with your audit team. Additionally, you will learn communication skills and mitigation strategies to aid in overcoming obstacles during the audit process. You will use the knowledge you have gained to work through audit scenarios and challenges to practice your skills in keeping an audit and audit team on track.

Survey established leadership practices to evolve your leadership strategy. In this course, you will learn advanced leadership skills and techniques to influence your organization's culture, lead…

Survey established leadership practices to evolve your leadership strategy. In this course, you will learn advanced leadership skills and techniques to influence your organization's culture, lead others through strategic plans, and spark change with enhanced communication skills.

Discover how successful project leaders proactively manage stakeholder relationships and apply leadership and communication skills that propel a project forward with confidence. You will learn to…

Discover how successful project leaders proactively manage stakeholder relationships and apply leadership and communication skills that propel a project forward with confidence. You will learn to develop skills to optimize your team’s effectiveness by assessing and tailoring your personal leadership style. Examine how to develop a high-performing team and discuss what motivates team members. Learn to identify and remove barriers to team performance, including conflict management, and explore factors and techniques for making timely and appropriate decisions. You will gain hands-on experience applying the proven methods of leadership and communication that work best for your environment and project team.

Drive transformative change, achieve outstanding results, and foster collaboration across intricate organizational systems. Uncover new strategies to tackle complex organizational challenges,…

Drive transformative change, achieve outstanding results, and foster collaboration across intricate organizational systems. Uncover new strategies to tackle complex organizational challenges, cultivate agile leadership, harness leadership as a cultural asset, navigate boundaries, employ impactful leadership language, foster innovation, and co-create outcomes through collaboration.

Learn how managers in the federal environment must demonstrate creative and innovative leadership that helps to build and maintain high-performing teams to support organizational goals. Explore key…

Learn how managers in the federal environment must demonstrate creative and innovative leadership that helps to build and maintain high-performing teams to support organizational goals. Explore key leadership skills, learn to manage conflict, practice making decisions, and develop the tools to advance team members’ competency. This course meets the requirements for the Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) at the Mid-Level.

Drive change within your organization by implementing effective change leadership strategies. Discover tools and techniques for change planning and execution and apply best practices for communicating…

Drive change within your organization by implementing effective change leadership strategies. Discover tools and techniques for change planning and execution and apply best practices for communicating and guiding employees through change. Then, hone your change leadership skills with a capstone exercise based around a real-world scenario.

Focus on leadership where you are: at the top. We understand that leading an organization is a powerful—and humbling—experience. Top leaders play an enormous role in the success of organizations. They…

Focus on leadership where you are: at the top. We understand that leading an organization is a powerful—and humbling—experience. Top leaders play an enormous role in the success of organizations. They need to excel in new ways. The challenges of leadership at the top, particularly in the Federal space, are far-reaching, complex, and essential to get right.

Gain the skills and foundational concepts for effective supervision and enable those you manage to perform to their highest potential. Examining and discussing real-world examples and participating in…

Gain the skills and foundational concepts for effective supervision and enable those you manage to perform to their highest potential. Examining and discussing real-world examples and participating in experiential exercises, you will explore the technical and leadership skills to drive organizational success.

This workshop follows the guidance outlined in the Office of Personnel Management’s Federal Supervisory Training Framework and its Leadership Competencies.

Innovate your leadership! Executive leaders play crucial roles in driving innovation efforts to achieve organizational goals and initiatives. In this course, you will learn practical and relevant…

Innovate your leadership! Executive leaders play crucial roles in driving innovation efforts to achieve organizational goals and initiatives. In this course, you will learn practical and relevant strategies for creating a culture of creativity and innovation in the public sector. You will also gain hands-on practice through an immersive simulation where you will make creative decisions about real-world challenges you face on the job. By the end of this course, you will develop a personalized action plan for implementing and sustaining your vision in the years to come.

Develop the accountability, adaptability, and resilience (AAR) skills you need to perform your role effectively and meet organizational goals. While AAR may seem like innate traits, they can be…

Develop the accountability, adaptability, and resilience (AAR) skills you need to perform your role effectively and meet organizational goals. While AAR may seem like innate traits, they can be learned through a methodical approach that allows you to practice self-awareness and proactivity. Through activities, discussions, and self-assessments, you’ll learn AAR best practices and optimize your leadership role in the workplace.

Learn key leadership skills, including building relationships, solving problems, and managing conflict. You will apply the concepts and skills gained throughout the course to exercises based on real-…

Learn key leadership skills, including building relationships, solving problems, and managing conflict. You will apply the concepts and skills gained throughout the course to exercises based on real-world scenarios. This course meets the requirements for the Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) at the Entry Level.

Explore the unique challenges women face in the professional work environment and the resulting contributions and perspectives they offer as leaders. This course offers the opportunity for women to…

Explore the unique challenges women face in the professional work environment and the resulting contributions and perspectives they offer as leaders. This course offers the opportunity for women to engage with other women, increase their support network, and further define their leadership style and mindset. Participants will learn more about the leaders they want to be and make commitments about behavioral changes they want to implement to move their own careers forward, advocating for themselves and for other women.

Discover methods to focus on and improve your strategic leadership skills to achieve your agency’s mission as a senior Federal leader at the “leading the function” level and beyond. In this high…

Discover methods to focus on and improve your strategic leadership skills to achieve your agency’s mission as a senior Federal leader at the “leading the function” level and beyond. In this high intensity organizational simulation and feedback-rich environment, you will practice thinking and acting strategically, influencing strategies, and managing conflict and pressure. This program combines the proven techniques and world-class content of the Center for Creative Leadership® (CCL®) with Management Concepts’ expertise in successfully developing Federal leaders in support of their mission.

*Special Note on Course Length: In total, the program is about 36 hours in length spanning across 4½ days. There will be 28 hours of live instruction and 8 hours of homework/asynchronous collaboration. 4.5 hours of coaching occurs outside the scheduled program (one 60-minute session prior to the program, one 90-minute session one to two weeks after the program, and two 60-minute sessions between one and three months after the program).

Discover how mid-level leaders can elevate collaboration across the organization and maintain resilience in the face of uncertainty and complex problems.

The Federal Leadership Development Programis…

Discover how mid-level leaders can elevate collaboration across the organization and maintain resilience in the face of uncertainty and complex problems.

The Federal Leadership Development Program is a 5-day, research-based immersive training for mid-level leaders, available both online or in person. A deeply personal, feedback-intense, transformative learning experience, this world-class professional development for leaders helps give you clear perspective on who you are and how to thrive, both personally and professionally. It also equips you to forge a clear path forward in your career—with support for whatever the future may hold.

This unique program combines the proven techniques and world-class content of the Center for Creative Leadership® (CCL®) with Management Concepts’ expertise in successfully developing Federal leaders in support of their mission.

*Special Note on Course Length: In total, the facilitator-led portion of the program is about 40 hours. The program combines five days of high-touch live sessions, moderated asynchronous support for five weeks, and one-on-one coaching sessions.

Registration must be finalized 6 weeks before the workshop date. There is a welcome session and mandatory pre-work that must be completed 4 weeks prior to the workshop date, otherwise your registration will be transferred into the next open session.

Build effective partnerships to improve the performance of your grants using emotional intelligence and leadership best practices. This course will look at how to build relationships, understand other…

Build effective partnerships to improve the performance of your grants using emotional intelligence and leadership best practices. This course will look at how to build relationships, understand other points of view, and communicate effectively. You will develop an understanding of the importance of managing relationships to improve the performance of federal grants.

Discuss the purpose and goals of federal contracting while adhering to the Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR). Through exercises, you will learn about the acquisition life cycle, review various…

Discuss the purpose and goals of federal contracting while adhering to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Through exercises, you will learn about the acquisition life cycle, review various roles and responsibilities, and understand the importance of leadership and management processes. This course is verified to meet the requirements for the Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) at the Mid-Level.

Discover how successful leaders—no matter their roles—use communication, emotional intelligence, and accountability to achieve work and further the interests of the organization. Learn the qualities…

Discover how successful leaders—no matter their roles—use communication, emotional intelligence, and accountability to achieve work and further the interests of the organization. Learn the qualities and behaviors of effective leaders, including the ability to collaborate, exert influence, and adapt to changing circumstances. Using real-world examples, you will expand your leadership capabilities and recognize opportunities for growth at your organization.

Discover the essential behaviors and practices of effective leadership. Through engaging discussions and application exercises, you will learn how to develop individuals and cultivate effective and…

Discover the essential behaviors and practices of effective leadership. Through engaging discussions and application exercises, you will learn how to develop individuals and cultivate effective and resilient teams.

Discover the core skills of emotional intelligence to succeed in today’s challenging business environment. You will also learn how to assess and grow your own emotional intelligence and get hands-on…

Discover the core skills of emotional intelligence to succeed in today’s challenging business environment. You will also learn how to assess and grow your own emotional intelligence and get hands-on practice applying these skills to a wide range of leadership challenges.

Explore how emotional intelligence (EI) helps leaders navigate dynamic environments, inspire commitment and engagement, and foster collaboration. Through this 360-degree assessment-based workshop, you…

Explore how emotional intelligence (EI) helps leaders navigate dynamic environments, inspire commitment and engagement, and foster collaboration. Through this 360-degree assessment-based workshop, you will recognize how emotions affect leadership style, then learn to manage those emotions, be aware of others’ needs, and manage relationships. You will also develop a personal action plan to enhance your skills and strengths.

Note: This course requires pre-work. You are required to complete the 360-degree assessment assignments prior to class. You will need 4–6 weeks' lead time to collect workplace feedback and complete a self-assessment.