NIH Training Center

Get Ready for the FY25 DDM Seminar Series 

Join the NIH community on Thursday, January 9^th for the first FY25 Deputy Director for Management (DDM) Seminar, “Skip the Drama and Embrace Healthy Conflict,” featuring Amy Gallo. Ms. Gallo is a workplace expert who writes and speaks about effective communication, interpersonal dynamics, gender, difficult conversations, and feedback. She is the best-selling author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People), as well as hundreds of articles for Harvard Business Review (HBR), including the “HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict.” Ms. Gallo will share her insights on how to effectively disagree and preserve collaborative relationships. Please join the DDM seminar on January 9th, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.  For details and to register, visit the DDM Seminar Series website. 

The DDM and NIH Training Center (NIHTC) are proud to offer the FY25 DDM Seminar Series with topics that address resilience, appreciation, and purpose. Mark your calendar from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for upcoming DDM seminars!  If you cannot attend the live event, the archived videocast—along with other previous DDM seminars—can be found on the Past Seminars page. 

For more information about upcoming seminars and receiving supervisory refresher training credits and Continuous Learning Points (CLPs), visit the DDM Seminar Series website. Contact NIHTrainingCenter@nih.gov with questions or comments. 

Emerging Talent Program Seeks 2025 Participants

After a highly successful inaugural year, the NIHTC is thrilled to offer another year of the Emerging Talent Program (ETP). The call for nominations for three cohorts in 2025 is open early January until February 7, 2025. Please review the ETP webpage for eligibility and reach out to your supervisor if you’re interested. Each IC has its own internal application and nominations process. To find your IC ETP point of contact, please visit the ETP website.

Other 2025 Programs

The Executive Leadership Program (ExLP) concludes its application period for 2025-26 ExLP participants on January 8^th. 

NIHTC plans to conduct a second call for nominations for the NIH Mid-Level Leadership Program (MLP) in spring 2025. The initial call for nominations for the MLP was completed in October 2024. Talk with your supervisor if you want to be considered for the program.

For more information about all NIHTC career and leadership development programs, check out the Continuum of Career Development and Continuum of Leadership.

Open Your Office to an Intern

The Class of 2026 Management Interns (MIs) and Presidential Management Fellows (PMFs) are ready for rotations! If you’re interested in adding an intern or fellow to your team for 3-4 months, post a rotation opportunity on our MI/PMF SharePoint Site or review our current MIs and PMFs looking for a rotation. (You can click the Request Access button to receive site access.)

There are also opportunities for ICs to hire Targeted or Designated Fellows for the next PMF recruiting cycle in 2025. To participate, please complete the Recruitment Requirements Form.

Which Retirement Workshop Is Right for You?

Preparing for retirement is a process. The NIHTC is here to offer workshops designed to assist you at every stage during your federal career. These workshops provide you with strategies to make informed decisions. Select a retirement preparedness workshop that best meets your needs.

NIHTC Pre-Retirement Workshops

Please contact Verzhiniya Tancheva, NIHTC Program Manager, with questions about our retirement preparedness workshops.

Developing You in the New Year

Learn continually. There’s always “one more thing” to learn. - Steve Jobs

There’s no time like the present to invest in your professional development. The NIHTC is here to help as you plan your learning and development in 2025.  If you want to focus on improving communication, interpersonal, leadership, or professional skills, we have a class for you! Check out our upcoming professional development classes and register today.