NIH Mid-Level Leadership Program

Program Features and Structure

1. A two-phase program designed to enhance learning, target its application, and reinforce retention
2. Phase 1 of the overall program: An orientation and six 2-day training sessions taking place over a period of six months
3. Phase 2 of the overall program: A new learning support component comprising six 3-hr webinars over a period of four months to both target and reinforce the learning from the previous seven sessions; followed by a final one-day workshop in which participants discuss next steps in a facilitated group session
4. Cohort size of 28-32 participants
5. Initial 360-degree feedback, Myers-Briggs Type personality type indicator (MBTI), Thomas Kilmann Conflict Instrument, and Emotional Intelligence assessments
6. Personal coaching (2 hours) to review 360-degree feedback and define your specific developmental areas
7. Leadership development plans
8. On-the-job assignments to apply learning in the workplace between sessions
9. Assigned reading articles to facilitate continuous development
10. Sessions hosted virtually, or at NIH Training Center Natcher location

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: $5250

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:

1. Self-awareness and fulfilling the leadership function
2. Understanding and collaborating with others
3. Strategic business acumen and driving results

Note: The program also complements the NIH Leadership and Management competency group.

Learning Phase Content