Senior Managers in Government offers Federal government participants new perspectives on public policy and management practices, strengthened leadership skills, the opportunity to explore trends in managerial practice, and networking with other General Officer and Senior Executive Service-level executives. The course focuses on several complex management issues faced by senior managers, including policy development, mobilizing support in an environment of shared responsibility, performance management, organizational design, strategy implementation, managing risk, negotiation, and leadership. Participants work through real-life public management situations, discussing problem solving and potential solutions. The diversity of the group brings a wealth of different perspectives and experiences to the table, and helps to foster new conceptions of a problem, new insights into the motivation and goals of the players, and new recommendations for proper action.

Website: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/senior-managers-government

SLD Program Structure Category
Supplemental Course

Target Population(s)
General Officers (O-7 and O-8), AD and AFR SES/DISES members (Tiers 1 and 2)

Provider
Harvard University, JFK School of Government

Location
Cambridge, MA

Length and Frequency
2 weeks
1 session per year (October; DAF participation varies)

Funding
- HAF-funded expenses: Course tuition (includes program materials and light refreshments).
- Unit-funded expenses: Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition), travel to/from course, ground transportation, miscellaneous expenses.

Pre-Coursework and Special Requirements
Nominees must submit an online application, which includes essay questions. The endorsement letter requirement is waived for Air Force applicants. Pre-reading materials will be emailed to attendees.