U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

“Developing a new strategic plan” is one of the most common and essential) ways an organization addresses changes in its environment. Unfortunately, “wondering what went wrong” is an all-too-common follow-up. How do high-performing organizations identify and complete the vital steps between planning and implementation?

This seminar is designed to provide practical skills for leaders in rapidly changing environments. It will begin with the best ways to develop, communicate, and refresh your organizational vision through engaging and supporting your staff. Then you will focus on ways to effectively evaluate performance on each goal as the change effort progresses. Throughout the seminar, your action steps will be based on the most current academic theory.

This fast-paced seminar, composed of large- and small-group discussions and exercises, will help you identify changes your organization needs to realize its vision. It will provide the tools you need to work with your people, the key players in any successful change effort.

• Understand why the beginning of the change process often determines future success
• Appreciate how leadership can be the critical, primary "lever" to begin positive organizational change
• Grasp the importance of developing and articulating a shared vision for the organization
• Learn how to help your staff do things differently, an essential element in reaching a different result

SES members, GS-15s, and their high-performing equivalents in State and local government