About The Series:
The Management Seminar Series (MSS) provides administrative and scientific staff an opportunity to obtain and/or enhance management and leadership skills through presentations, interactive activities, and open discussions addressing core leadership and management issues and NIH-related matters.
MSS 2025 Format
The Management Seminar Series will be virtual this upcoming 2025 year.
7 Monthly Seminars
February to August, 10AM - 12PM
- February 20 - Program Introduction and Networking Event (10AM – 1PM)
- March 20 - Employee Mental Health
- April 17 - Navigating Toxic Work Environment: Conflict Resolution and the Cost of Poor Leadership
- April 23 - Breakout Group Session 1
- May 15 - Harnessing AI and Automation: Leveraging Technology to Enhance Productivity and Decision-Making
- June 18 - Adaptive Leadership in a Changing World: Strategies for Leading Through Uncertainty and Change
- June 25 - Breakout Group Session 2
- July 10 - Transforming Self-Doubt Into Professional Growth: A Leadership Perspective on Imposter Syndrome
- August 7 - The Importance of Knowing the People You Supervise: How to Bring Out Their Best and Managing Generational Gaps
- August 21 - Optional In-Person Networking Event
The MSS is coordinated by the NIH Management Interns and Presidential Management Fellows, Former MSS Participants, and the NIH Training Center.
Who Should Attend:
Nominated high-performing professional NIH employees at the GS-7 through 12 levels, NIH Management Interns (MIs), and Presidential Management Fellows (PMFs). Non-supervisory GS-13 NIH employees are welcome to participate as well.
In order to participate in the MSS, all interested parties must first be nominated by their Executive Officer and, upon acceptance, will be registered for approval through the Learning Management System (LMS). Nominations are now closed. Please see IC POCs for internal nomination deadlines.
The content is primarily shaped by former MSS participants and current NIH MIs and PMFs, reflecting a unique balance of information on the administration, culture, management, and leadership aspects of the NIH.
Prior MSS Topics have included:
- Defining & Developing Your Personal Brand
- Managing Virtual Teams
- Managing a Diverse Workforce
- Influencing Change
- Mentoring 101
- Employee Engagement and Motivation Matters
Tuition: $520
Contact Information
Rick Hawkins
MSS Program Manager
NIH Training Center
Phone: 301-827-1171
Email: richard.hawkins@nih.gov