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Leadership for a Democratic Society

 

Target Grades: GS-15 and Senior Executive Service (SES)

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Overview

The Leadership for a Democratic Society (LDS) program serves as an enduring foundation for GS-15 and SES employees' personal and professional development. The program offers an unmatched learning experience to prepare senior government leaders for today’s complex challenges.

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Anchored in contemporary leadership theory, the core curriculum is aligned with OPM’s Executive Core Qualifications. 

Core Competencies:

  • ECQ 1: Leading Change

  • ECQ 2: Leading People

  • ECQ 3: Results Driven

  • ECQ 4: Business Acumen

  • ECQ 5: Building Coalitions

Duration

  • 160 hours

Locations

  • Online

  • TBD

Tuition

  • $4,800

Why LDS?

 

As a senior leader, you'll learn strategic leadership alongside high-performing, high-potential public servants across federal, state, local, and international governments. You'll return to your organization with increased capabilities, confidence, and commitment, ready to take on the most daunting challenges with:

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  • Increased self-awareness as an individual, team member, and leader.

  • Enhanced leadership and management skills, especially in the areas of teambuilding, strategic thinking, influencing/negotiating, political savvy, and external awareness.

  • Expanded professional networks, enabling improved inter-organizational collaboration and problem-solving.

  • Broadened understanding of the U.S. Constitution as the foundation for federal public service.

  • Improved ability to leverage the diverse talents of the federal workforce.

  • Increased resiliency, mental and physical wellness, and work-life balance.

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