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The Senior Leadership Program for the National Institutes of Health

 
     
 

 
Overview
The NIH Senior Leadership Program combines case studies, interactive discussions, experiential learning, assessment data, development planning and a three-day residential retreat at the Aspen Wye River Center. The curriculum includes sessions led by renowned scholar-practitioners and leaders, as well as one-on-one feedback sessions conducted by feedback experts. A lead instructor/facilitator provides continuity throughout the program.

Program Content

The NIH Senior Leadership Program provides senior scientific and administrative leaders from the National Institute of Health with an opportunity, working with a select group of peers and scholar-practitioners, to:

  • assess individual leadership skills and attributes with data and multiple feedback opportunities, including one-on-one sessions with executive coaches
  • design and implement a personal leadership development plan
  • enhance capacity to lead for scientific results at NIH, including the ability to use data efficiently to drive organizational decision making
  • assess and address the organizational capacities of one's IC
  • develop a systematic approach to negotiation and cross-organizational ventures at NIH
  • think analytically about challenges and strategies for leading organizational change at NIH
  • enhance capacity to analyze and operate effectively in the political systems that impact NIH

This executive program is sponsored by the University of Maryland School of Public Policy Office of Executive Programs, NIH, and HHS University.

Dates
TBA

Location
The Opening session of the program is held on the NIH main campus - Wilson Hall, Building 1 - for the convenience of the program participants. The program begins with a residental retreat. This retreat is scheduled to be help at the Aspen Wye River Conference Center in Queenstown, Maryland. The final six days of the program will be conducted at the Inn and Conference Center in College Park, Maryland.

Nomination
The nomination deadline is January 12, 2009. Please contact Keisha Berkley (301-451-7303) at the NIH Training Center for additional information.

Who Should Apply for Nomination
Senior NIH scientists and administrators at GS-15 or equivalent and above (e.g., scientific directors, executive officers, division directors, SES/SBRS, senior Title 42 or 38, executive committee members, etc.).

Registration Details
Course Number: 6600
Course Title: NIH Senior Leadership Program

To register, submit a training nomination through your Institute or Center (IC) using the NIH Integrated Training System (NIHITS).

Leadership competencies addressed in the 2009 Senior Leadership Program correspond with the following SES Executive Core Qualifications: Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, and Building Coalitions/Communications.

 

Request Info
For additional information, please contact:

Elizabeth Hinson
Assistant Director
Office of Executive Programs
School of Public Policy
301-405-6227
ehinson@umd.edu
Keisha Berkley
NIH Training Center
Phone: 301-451-7303
Keisha Berkley
                                                                    
 

 


Spring 2009 Dates
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