Purpose
The NIH is committed to playing an active role in advancing the skills of mid-level staff serving as front-line leaders. In addition to providing a collection of junior professional development as well as senior and executive leadership programs, the NIHTC offers a multifaceted, mid-level leadership development program that builds a bridge between senior leadership and junior staff. In filling this gap, the Mid-level Leadership Program provides a core component to a deliberate continuum of leadership development for inspired NIH staff.
Requirements
Target:
Current supervisory and non-supervisory GS-12/13/14 and equivalents
Eligibility:
GS-12 and equivalents: One year of NIH experience. None required for GS-13/14.
Must have received at least AE – Achieved Expected Results on recent PMAP.
Selection Process
Individual nominations are initiated, vetted and prioritized at the IC Executive Office level. Nominations are then forwarded to the NIH Training Center for placement. Please contact your IC's nominations POC for the Mid-level Leadership Program for additional details on your IC's specific application process and requirements.
We solicit an NIH-wide call for nominations each Fall for the Mid-level Leadership Program. Our FY21 Fall call will fill up to 4 MLP cohorts (Cohorts 57-60, monthly startups November 2020 to February 2021). Additional cohorts will be offered in the summer. We will update this page with that information by Spring 2021.
FY21 MLP NOMINATION KEY DATES
Call to ICs for nominations: Early-to-mid August, 2020
All IC nominations to NIHTC: NLT September 25, 2020
Confirmation to ICs by NIHTC: NLT early October, 2020
Program Features and Structure
- An orientation and six 2-day training sessions taking place over a period of 8 months
- Cohort size of 28-30 participants
- Initial 360-degree feedback, Myers-Briggs Type personality type indicator (MBTI), Thomas Kilmann Conflict Instrument, and Emotional Intelligence assessments
- Personal coaching (4.5 hours) to review 360-degree feedback and define your specific developmental areas
- Leadership development plans
- On-the-job assignments to apply learning in the workplace between sessions
- Assigned reading articles to facilitate continuous development
- Program session summaries to engage supervisors in participant development
- Sessions hosted at NIH Training Center White Flint or Natcher locations
This program is structured to assess your leadership readiness and provide feedback and developmental guidance. It incorporates a variety of instructional approaches and makes available reinforcement activities to facilitate continuous development.
Tuition: $5219
Content and Current Cohort Program Schedule
Rather than targeting technical supervisory skills, which are addressed through OPM-mandated Supervisory Training, the program will emphasize the following leadership developmental areas:
- Self-awareness and fulfilling the leadership function
- Understanding and collaborating with others
- Strategic business acumen
Note: The program also complements the NIH Leadership and Management competency group.
Mid-Level Leadership Program Schedule
Month 1
Session 1: Orientation
(1 day)
- Program Introduction
Month 2
Session 2: Leading Self I
(2 days)
- Transitioning into Supervisory Roles
- Leadership Styles
- Understanding Personality Types
- Results MBTI assessment / Coaching Appt.
- Results 360 assessment
Month 3
Session 3: Leading Self II
(2 days)
- Emotional Intelligence
- Time Management
- Delegation
- Results EQI assessment
Month 4
Session 4: Working with Others I
(2 days)
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Conflict Management
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Results TKI assessment
Month 5
Session 5: Working with Others II
(2 days)
- Motivation
- Innovation
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Coaching
Month 6
Session 6: Key Business Acumen
(2 days)
- Analysis and Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Managing Change
Month 7
Applied Learning
(Self-Directed)
- Read and Apply Assigned Articles
Month 8
Session 7: Applied Learning & Graduation
(2 days)
- Leading without Authority and Influencing Upwards
- Breaking Down Internal/External Silos
- Why Good Leaders Fail
- Imposter Syndrome
- Graduation Ceremony
Cohort 57
Cohort 58
Cohort 59
Cohort 60
November and December MLP sessions will occur virtually, with later sessions’ virtual or onsite status aligned with the NIH Return to the Physical Workspace plan.
Contact Information
Bob Michon
Mid-level Leadership Program Manager
NIH Training Center
Phone: 301-496-0264
Email: bob.michon@nih.gov