{"id":44316,"date":"2025-03-18T15:40:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T19:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/?post_type=pps_course&#038;p=44316"},"modified":"2025-11-14T13:30:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T18:30:56","slug":"preparing-to-lead_state-local","status":"publish","type":"pps_course","link":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/course\/preparing-to-lead_state-local\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing to Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column mt-3\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color=\"#f6f6f6\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sign-up-for-email-updates-to-learn-more-about-preparing-to-lead\">Sign up for email updates to learn more about Preparing to Lead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady = window.hsFormsOnReady || [];\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady.push(()=>{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.forms.create({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 20703688,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"575a5acb-f634-4f46-bca3-d682e183b191\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1766480854000-3403994963\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t})});\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1766480854000-3403994963\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color=\"#FFFFFF\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-anchor anchor\" id=\"how-to-apply\" data-anchor-name=\"How to Apply\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Completed applications must include your personal information, professional experience, and objectives, in addition to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Preparing-to-Lead-Supervisor-Approval-Form-2025-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">supervisor approval form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">You do not need to complete the application in one session. You can save it and return to it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Please note, many departments have specific application guidelines for their employees. Before submitting your application, please make sure that you are following any internal guidelines and that you have permission from your department\u2019s leadership to participate in this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If you have further questions, please see the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/programs\/preparing-to-lead\/#faqs\">FAQ<\/a>&nbsp;section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color=\"#f6f6f6\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-anchor anchor\" id=\"program-structure\" data-anchor-name=\"Program Structure\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"program-structure\">Program Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The program consists of five virtual sessions conducted via <strong>Zoom for Government<\/strong> over the course of four months. The first and last sessions will take place over two days, while the rest will be one-day sessions. <strong>Each session day is 3.5 hours long, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The program includes a two-hour virtual orientation session conducted via Zoom for Government,<strong> as well as two 1.5-hour working office hours to support the completion of the course project.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">In these virtual sessions, experienced instructors engage participants in conversations and activities around key course concepts. Participants will also work in teams to make a digital group presentation on a leadership concept of their choice. This assignment will give participants an opportunity to hone their virtual presentation capabilities, an important skill to develop as government employees continue to work in a hybrid and evolving work environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-orientation-session\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Orientation Session <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">February 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Session 1 <\/strong><br>March 4-5, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pps-navy-color has-text-color\" id=\"collaborating-effectively\">Becoming Self-Aware<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding emotional intelligence, motivation, and continuous learning&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Objectives:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commit to a continuous learning experience within the Preparing to Lead program.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Session 2 <\/strong><br>March 18, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pps-navy-color has-text-color\" id=\"building-adaptability\">Engaging Others<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Trust, self-advocacy, and managing conversations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Objectives:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn the tools of self-advocacy in the workplace.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the system of your organization.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify how to build trust with colleagues.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Session 3<\/strong><br>April 15, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pps-navy-color has-text-color\" 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class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: Who is eligible to apply?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>The Preparing to Lead Program is designed for new or aspiring managers in the government who lead projects. This includes individual contributors, team or work group members, first-time project leaders, aspiring supervisors, or developing technical experts. You must also have support from your department or agency.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: What application materials must I provide to be eligible?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>With your online application, you are required to submit a supervisor\u2019s approval form. You\u2019ll find a link to this form within the online application.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: How will I know if I\u2019m accepted?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>The Partnership for Public Service accepts applicants on a rolling basis until the application deadline. You will receive an email from\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:enroll@ourpublicservice.org\">enroll@ourpublicservice.org<\/a>\u00a0notifying you of your acceptance status within three days after the application deadline, if not earlier.<\/p>\n<p>If we have an agreement with your department to accept you as part of an internal selection process, you will probably receive notice from your team first, but your acceptance is not confirmed until you have received a notification from the Partnership.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: Can I reapply if I am not accepted into the program?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Yes, you may reapply if you meet the program\u2019s minimum qualifications.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: Is there an application fee?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>No. There is no fee to apply to the Partnership\u2019s programs.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: How much is tuition?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Tuition for the Preparing To Lead program is $3,500, which includes all course materials (e.g., books, articles and management tools), online collaboration tools for team projects, and access to the Partnership\u2019s resources, expertise and networks.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: When is the tuition deadline?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Your tuition payment should be arranged prior to the program\u2019s start date. 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