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Management Development I (501363)
(formally Seminar for New Managers)
About the Course
The Management Development I, conducted by the Office of Personnel Management's Management Development Center, provides new managers the opportunity to learn and hone the essential skills necessary for successful transition into entry level management. It is also appropriate for more experienced managers who have not yet had the opportunity for formal development of these skills. The program strengthens the employee's competencies in the areas of continual learning, resilience, service motivation, conflict management, cultural awareness, customer service, problem solving, technical credibility, human resources management, interpersonal skills, and written communication.
The training requires participants to be away from their position for 2 weeks.
Participant Objectives
- Gain skills to accomplish work through subordinates.
- Achieve an enhanced sense of how to adapt leadership style to the diverse backgrounds of the people with whom they work.
- Know how to better understand the flexibilities available to them in managing human resources within the broad framework of the merit system.
- Acquire an increased enthusiasm for their leadership role and the knowledge and tools to make more confident and effective contributions.
Eligibility
New managers at the GS 12-14, WS 14-18, WL 15, O4, and O5 levels who are making the transition from supervisory to managerial responsibilities.
Timeframe
13-23 May 2013 (Application Deadline 31 Jan 2013)
12-22 Aug 2013 (Application Deadline 31 Jan 2013)
Application Procedures
To apply:
- Coordinate with your Training Officer or ESO to submit an Electronic Training Request (ETR) using Direct Access. Course code: 501363.
- Write a statement that describes: (a) Your
current leadership responsibilities, and
(b) a recent work experience that involved extensive collaboration.- E-mail the statement as an attachment HQS-SMB-CG-133TrainingCourses@uscg.mil.
- Include the course title and convening date within the subject line of the e-mail.
- Include your supervisor in the cc line of the e-mail.
Costs are paid by Coast Guard Headquarters (AFC 56 "C" school account).
Selection Procedures
Selected individuals will be notified by record message traffic of their selection. Alternates will be selected and will attend the program in the event a primary candidate cannot attend.
More Information
See OPM's web site at http://www.leadership.opm.gov/programs/Management-and-Supervisory-Skills/SNM/Index.aspx.
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