Purpose
The NIH is committed to playing an active role in advancing the skills of senior-level staff. While providing a collection of junior professional development as well as mid-level and executive leadership programs, the Senior Leadership Program is our longest running leadership program. With over 1,500 alumni, the program has offered senior leaders at NIH the opportunity to develop leadership skills for over 20 years. The Senior Leadership Program provides a core component to our deliberate continuum of leadership development for inspired NIH staff.
Leadership competencies addressed in the NIH Senior Leadership Program correspond with the five SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):
The program also complements the NIH Leadership and Management competency model.
Program Features and Structure
- An orientation, 3-day off-site opening session, three 2-day and one final day training session taking place over a period of five months
- Cohort size of 28 participants
- Initial 360-degree feedback, Myers-Briggs Type personality type indicator (MBTI), Firo-B, and StrengthsFinder assessments
- Personal coaching (4.5 hours) to review 360-degree feedback and assessments and develop/refine your leadership development plan
- Leadership development plans
- Local sessions hosted at Rockwood Manor
This program provides GS-14/15, SES, and equivalent employees with the opportunity to enhance individual leadership skills and develop effective leadership competencies to address challenges and contribute to the NIH mission. The NIH Senior Leadership Program combines case studies, interactive discussions, experiential learning, assessment data, developmental planning and a three-day intensive kickoff session.
Content and Current Cohort Program Schedule
Orientation
Welcome!
1/2 day Program Introduction
Day 1-3
3-Day Offsite Kickoff
Assessments, Coaching, Leadership, Development, Action Plan
Day 4
Results-Based Accountability
Leading for Impact
Day 5
Polarities of Leadership
The Wisdom of "And"
Day 6
Negotiation Styles
Leadership in Conflict and Collaboration
Day 7
Strengths Based Leadership
Identifying and Leveraging Your Strengths
Day 8
Art of Persuasion
Credible and Compelling Leadership
Day 9
Leadership & Resiliency
Resiliency During Change and Excessive Stress
Day 10
Emotional Intelligence
EQ > IQ
FY21 Sessions | Orientation Date | Opening Session Dates | Day 4/5 | Day 6/7 | Day 8/9 | Day 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Session 1 | Feb 8 | Apr 7-9 | Apr 21-22 | May 5-6 | May 10-11 | Jun 3 |
Session 2 | Feb 22 | Apr 26-28 | May 12-13 | May 26-27 | Jun 9-10 | Jun 16 |
Session 3 | Jun 7 | Aug 9-11 | Aug 24-25 | Sep 14-15 | Sep 28-29 | Oct 13 |
Session 4 | Jul 19 | Oct 20-22 | Nov 3-4 | Nov 17-18 | Dec 1-2 | Dec 9 |
Alumni Share Takeaways from the Senior Leadership Program (SLP)
Requirements
Target:
Current GS-14/15, SES, and equivalent employees
Eligibility/Selection Process:
Individual nominations are vetted at the IC Executive Office level. Nominations are then forwarded to the NIH Training Center for priority placement.
2021 Program Status:
- 2021 Nominations ended in 2020; all cohorts are full.
- 2022 Call for Nominations will be made in October 2021.
- IC funding is required.
Contact Information
Pamela Welbon
SLP Program Manager
NIH Training Center
Phone: 301-496-3090
Email: pam.welbon@nih.gov