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he Graduate School offers leadership and management courses in the four functional areas that reflect leadership
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roles in organizations: individual performers, supervisors, managers and executives. By providing practices, tools
and skills that integrate a number of approaches, these courses and programs Key Code: 019B-11
are designed to help organizations, as well as individuals, achieve a higher level of
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blended learning format; the leadership and management curriculum includes long-
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you’d like to take classes and what
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a number of methods. These programs utilize a variety of assessment tools to help
participants enhance their leadership competencies.  The Graduate School is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), a national accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Our assessment services apply to all four leadership areas. Regardless of their
positions in an organization, individuals can benefit from the use of assessment tools: The Graduate School prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and, where applicable,

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on the basis of sex or gender, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, veterans status,
the Leadership Effectiveness Inventory (LEI), the Myers-Briggs® Type Indicator on the basis that all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or in reprisal for pursuing rights under any of the above.

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In addition, the Graduate School has sponsorship agreements with the New Jersey, New York and Texas Boards of Accountancy, which recognize us as an approved source for
continuing fi nancial and auditing professional education.
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requirements. Any of our offerings can be customized to your specifications and delivered at the location of your choice.
Our course designers and curriculum experts can also develop new programs and courses exclusively for your organization.
To address the different needs of our audience, we also offer many courses through correspondence, CD and the Web
as self-paced programs, available with or without faculty assistance.  

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Leadership and Management Open-Enrollment Leadership and Club Quarters, the official hotel of the Graduate
Classroom and Online Courses
Our daytime and online open-enrollment courses cover the range of
Management School, will extend special terms to all
individuals identifying themselves as participants
attending Graduate School classes, in every city in
knowledge essential to contemporary leadership, from team building
and coaching to systems thinking and organizational learning.
Leadership and management courses are grounded in the 28 leadership
Curriculum which Club Quarters has hotels. Current cities
include: Washington, DC, New York City (four
locations), Boston, San Francisco, Philadelphia,
competencies that comprise the five Executive Core Qualifications Chicago (two locations) and Houston.
established by OPM.
For reservations by telephone, please call
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complete leadership and management curriculum. (212) 575-0006. Participants identifying themselves
to Club Quarters with the code words “Graduate
School” will receive GSA per diem room rates and
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he Center for Leadership and Management (CLM) offers long-term (two weeks to one year) development
iven the challenges facing government today—increased accountability, changing laws and regulations,
programs for individuals at various government levels. Our programs provide a broad range of executive,
managerial and leadership training, plus continuing opportunities for professional development. The Graduate
School can also develop and deliver a long-term leadership development program customized to address the specific needs
of an intact work unit or agency. 
G tighter budgets—the demand for leaders is greater than ever before. The Graduate School’s Certificate
of Accomplishment programs provide the
education and experience needed to develop those
Focusing on the key supervisory competencies of communication and developing others, the Supervisor Certificate Program enables
participants to lead successfully and inspire those they supervise. The curriculum addresses such areas as delegation, motivation,
coaching and mentoring—all associated with managing the performance of others.

The New Aspiring Leader Program (GS 4-6) Senior Executive Seminar (SES) Preparation Series who are critical to the successful operation of the REQUIRED COURSES Course Code CEU/CPE
Build a foundation for understanding and practicing core Executive Survival Skills EXEC9911L public sector.
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leadership skills and competencies that are essential to the success
of an organization. Designed for individuals at the GS 4-6 levels, Managing for Results EXEC9913L QFederal Human Resources Management for
Washington Executive Seminar EXEC9904L These programs include three certificate Supervisors and Managers PMGT7102D 3.0 CEU
this program is delivered over two weeks in Washington, D.C. Writing ECQ Statements EXEC9100L levels: Team Leader, Supervisor and Manager.
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development opportunities, the New Leader Program (NLP), a The Leadership Effectiveness Inventory (LEI) is a 360-degree one of the three certificate program requirements.
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six-month leadership development experience, develops future
public service leaders. The program is open to public service
employees at the GS 7-11 levels who have high potential for
leadership or have recently entered leadership positions.
Executive Leadership Program (GS 11-13)
Ensure your future as a manager by enrolling in the Executive
Leadership Program (ELP). This nine-month program, with an
emphasis on leading people, provides training and developmental
experiences for individuals at the GS 11-13 levels through
experiential learning and individual developmental opportunities.
strengths and developmental needs. Individuals are assessed
against the 28 leadership competencies that comprise the five
requirements listed in CFR Title 5, Subchapter B, *Professional Development Requirement: In conjunction with your professional field, you are required to select and complete a related Graduate
School course in your field that will enhance your expertise in your profession. This selected course is subject to the approval of the Certificate
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) of the Senior Executive Part 410, “Training” and part 412, “Supervisory,
Course Manager.
Service. We can provide individual or group interpretation Management and Executive Development.”
sessions on-site at your convenience. 
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The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ® (MBTI®) assessment is key
to understanding the differences among personality types and QTelework: A Managers Perspective MGMT9021D 0.3 CEU
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These learning activities are supported by classroom instruction The Team Leader Certificate Program develops the necessary skills to guide and manage effective teams. The program prepares
organizational situations. An expert, Graduate School-certified
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developmental experiences necessary for high-potential GS Constantly changing business needs require commitment to
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The curriculum consists of four one-week intensive residential efforts; and being attuned to political dynamics. Create a framework for enabling change and organizational dynamics.
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program includes an emphasis on best practices in leadership. Q Jump-Starting High-Performing Teams TDEV7021D 1.2 CEU
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