Training Philosophy

The Federal employment environment is changing as it responds to advances in technology, increased emphasis on
results, and rising expectations of service. The Federal employee is also metamorphosing to meet the demands of the changing environment. Federal employees are looking for more opportunities for professional development, becoming
more diverse, and expecting more flexibility and support in the workplace. Discussions throughout the Federal agencies
indicate an awareness of the supreme value of human capital and the challenges associated with competency
building and the need to develop the capacity and expertise of the current workforce.

As human resource management is reshaped, government agencies will move forward to recruit, manage, and retain the
best people to meet mission-critical needs. To this end, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that their employees
have the skills necessary to meet these challenges. A refocusing of the training curriculum of the National Training
Program (NTP) allows us to provide a unique opportunity for government employees to meet the challenges of the
evolving workplace. Training tracks will provide a new tool for participants to develop the characteristics and competencies
essential to the new leadership culture in the Federal Government.

In 2006 the NTP will offer training in areas such as Federal Human Capital Initiatives, Human Resources Flexibility and Federal Appointing Authorities, Mentoring and Career Development, Procurement and Contracting Issues, Leadership Effectiveness Inventory, and Developing Leaders for the 21st Century. Participants will have an opportunity to expand their knowledge on the basic core competencies of effective leadership. The curriculum will include human relations, managing and valuing diversity to improve mission accomplishment, communicating successfully with employees, basic team development and leadership, interpersonal skills, effective follower and leadership dynamics, and creative problem solving.

All workshops chosen for presentation at the 2006 NTP will be clearly aligned with the Leadership Competencies as defined by the Office of Personnel Management and listed below. There will be offerings for participants at the novice, skilled, and expert levels of development. All training will be focused on providing participants with clearly defined skills and abilities.

Leadership Competencies

Targeted Training Topics

Opportunities for Professional Trainers