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Program Overview: Finding the Right Program
Emerging Leaders
The American University OIG Emerging Leader program (EmL) is an OPM-ECQ based curriculum designed for emerging leaders with 1-5 years of experience in the IG community that possess the willingness and potential to lead. Emerging Leaders are identified by their organizations and introduced to the basic tools of OIG leadership in an exciting and applied four-day leadership development program. The EmL curriculum promotes discourse around current issues facing law enforcement leaders, interaction with other IG specialties and organizations, and a mutual learning environment that inspires them to make greater contributions and pursue greater responsibilities within their respective.
- Emerging Leaders Program – Tuition: $2,000
New Leaders
The American University OIG New Leader program (NL) is an OPM-ECQ based curriculum designed for new leaders at the GS-13 or GS-14 level, who have had no formal leadership development opportunities. The curriculum consists of two weeks of interactive instruction with a break between the first and second week to enable participants to apply what they have learned. During the second week, the students reconvene to discuss their experiences and explore new material.
- New Leaders Program – Tuition: $5,500
Experienced Leaders
The American University OIG Experienced Leaders program (EL) is an OPM-ECQ based curriculum designed for experienced leaders (long time GS-14 or GS-15 leaders who may or may not have had formal leadership development opportunities) in the IG leadership development program. The curriculum consists of two weeks of interactive instruction with a break between the first and second week to enable participants to apply what they have learned. During the second week, the students reconvene to discuss their experiences and explore new material.
- Experienced Leaders Program – Tuition: $5,500
SES Leaders
Participants in the SES Leader Program hone their relational skills and thinking capacity to mentor and develop others and increase employee engagement. They also develop the foresight, insight, and competencies needed to create vision, meet their mission, execute strategic goals, obtain innovative ideas from employees, and foster the teamwork and conviction needed to address today’s complex challenges.
This sequential, six-course program is designed based on the Office of Personnel Management Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and provides participants with ideas, techniques, experiential exercises, and contemplative reflections to apply those competencies directly to the challenges they face in the workplace. The SES Leadership Program is particularly appropriate for those in the Senior Executive Service, their deputies, and those serving in senior-level positions.
- SES Senior Executive Leadership Program – Tuition: $8,200
Executive Coaching
Students in the American University EmL, NL, EL, and SES programs also have the option of participating in the executive coaching program to further enhance their leadership skills. Students may choose one of three coaching options.
Emerging & New Leaders offering:
Option 1 (2-hour debrief) for $1,500:
This coaching option includes a 360-assessment, namely the Emotional and Social Competency Inventory (ESCI), which is administered on a third-party website by Key's vendor, the Korn Ferry Group. Included with the assessment is a two-hour debrief with a 360-certified executive coach. Participants will walk away from their coaching session with a better understanding of how their peers, direct reports, manager(s), and others perceive them, based on feedback received and interpreted by the coach.
Option 2 (4 coaching hours) for $2,000:
In addition to the ESCI and the two-hour debrief with an executive coach, participants receive an additional two coaching hours (two sessions of one hour each). During this time, with the guidance of the coach, participants go more in-depth into their 360 results and work on a Personal Leadership Development Plan (PLDP).
Experienced Leaders offering:
Option 1 & 2 + Option 3 (6 coaching hours) for $3,000:
In addition to the ESCI and the two-hour debrief with an executive coach, participants receive an additional four coaching hours (usually divided into four one-hour sessions). They also complete a PLDP and explore more opportunities for personal and professional development.
SES offering:
An Executive Coach uses Leadership Circle Profile (LCP) results to enhance a student's potential to create higher engagement, personal development, and performance for themselves and others — the core qualities needed of today's change-adept leaders — through the creation of a Personal Leadership Development Plan (PLDP) that is regularly updated. The coach's role is to engage the participant in a dialogue that leads the senior leader to self-discovery, empowerment, and choice, so that they are more able to contribute to their organization and find meaning in their vocation.
Option 1 (2-hour debrief) for $1,500:
This coaching option includes a 360-assessment, namely the LCP, which is administered on a third-party website by Key's vendor, The Leadership Circle. Included with the assessment is a two-hour debrief with a 360-certified executive coach. Participants will walk away from their coaching session with a better understanding of how their peers, direct reports, manager(s), and others perceive them, based on feedback received and interpreted by the coach.
Option 2 (4 coaching hours) for $2,000:
In addition to the LCP and the two-hour debrief with an executive coach, participants receive an additional two coaching hours, usually split into two one-hour sessions. During this time, with the guidance of the coach, participants go more in-depth into their 360 results and work on a PLDP.
Option 3 (6 coaching hours) for $3,000:
In addition to the LCP and the two-hour debrief with an executive coach, participants receive an additional four coaching hours (usually divided into four one-hour sessions). They also complete a PLDP and explore more opportunities for personal and professional development.
Application Process
All students are sponsored by their offices for this elite leadership training. Leaders, GS-13 and above, are eligible to be nominated by their office.
Agencies are encouraged to identify applicants at any time for any session posted on the AU training schedule up to 60 days prior to the first day of the first week of class.