September 9 – 13, 2024
January 13 – 17, 2025
May 5 – 9, 2025
September 8 – 12, 2025
or equivalent
Tuition covers all materials. (Travel is not included)
The Executive Potential Program (EPP) is a 12-month competency-based leadership development program that provides training and developmental experiences for high-potential executives at the GS 13-15 levels or equivalent. The program theme is "Leading Change." The program objective is to equip leaders with the information, tools, and experience they need to serve at the highest levels.
The Executive Potential Program (EPP) is a 12-month competency-based leadership development program that provides training and developmental experiences for high-potential executives at the GS 13-15 levels or equivalent. The program theme is "Leading Change." The program objective is to equip leaders with the information, tools, and experience they need to serve at the highest levels.
The EPP curriculum is focused on the Office of Personnel and Management’s Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) framework with a concentration on leading change. Training consists of four one-week sessions. Program components include individual development, action learning, and assessment. Participants also complete a team project by the end of the program. Teams work together during and between training sessions using the action learning process to identify and address real world problems and to produce recommendations that have direct impact.
Note: This program is not a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) though many of its components are equivalent to SESCDP programs. Participants learn more about the Senior Executive Service (SES) and the process of applying to become an SES.
This program is for you if you are interested in leadership at the most senior levels of government, learn how to lead change, connect with peers across the government, build a portfolio of accomplishments tied to the Executive Core Qualifications, and to tackle real world problems using action learning and action leadership.
The following requirements are to be met in order for successful completion on this program:
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The Executive Potential Program is strategically designed around three program components; assessment, experiential learning and individual development.
Assessments – Participants take the Graduate School USA’s premier Leadership Effectiveness Inventory (LEI), a robust 360 degree feedback assessment by supervisors, peers and direct reports if applicable. The results guide the learner and course development objectives. Additional assessments may include determining personality types and conflict management styles.
Experiential Learning – Participants engage in activities inside and outside of class designed to develop core competencies. Certain activities serve to meet these program requirements:
Individual Development – During the four one-week training sessions, participants receive instruction focused on the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) framework. Classes include lessons in the leadership mindset, leading in a changing environment, creative and innovative practices in leadership, and vision as a leadership catalyst. Throughout the program, participants continue to build a network of peers across agencies, challenge one another, and expand their resume of accomplishments. Participants also complete an Action Learning Project by the end of the program that requires teamwork outside the training sessions and tackles a real-world problem or challenge faced by an agency.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: To apply, you must have reviewed the program requirements, been granted approval by your agency(supervisor and training coordinator, if applicable) and be at a GS 13-15 level or equivalent. Please also check with your agency or training coordinators to determine whether there is an internal competitive process or other agency requirements for participation.
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When you apply:
Payment:
Tuition payments are usually handled by a training coordinator or similar. All purchase orders should include the PO number and contact information including email and phone number. SF-182 forms are sent directly to the program email address provided in notifications issued through the application process.
Please contact us at 202-314-3580 for further information.
Graduate School USA Staff
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