Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
OPM-0091
Organization:
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
1 week (48 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Leadership Development
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to assess a student's performance and competence against the standards of the Federal Senior Executive Service (SES). The course provides an essential gauge of a participant's Senior Executive performance potential and readiness to be successful in the Executive selection process, including interviewing and obtaining Senior Executive certification/approval.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Assess potential for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES) against the OPM SES Full Performance Criteria
  • Understand the qualifications for and demands of the SES
  • Write clear and compelling narratives for the SES Qualifications Review Board
  • Field and answer competency-based interview questions
  • Make an informed choice about whether the SES is the best career fit based on work values and individual passion
  • Formulate and generate a Leadership Development Plan (LDP) to increase their readiness to enter the SES and to increase success in their current position

General Topics:

  • Executive core qualifications
  • Experiential simulation
  • Role of observation
  • Career success and derailment factors
  • SES behavior assessment
  • Life in the SES
  • Pros and cons of being in the SES
  • Understanding the transition in roles, responsibilities, and life-balance
  • Understanding the selection process for SES
  • Developing competency based, structured interview questions
  • Hints and tips on interviewing
  • Exploring work values and passions
  • Setting development goals that are achievable
  • Building a leadership development plan with peer support
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Presentations
  • Written Papers
Supplemental Materials