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New Course Catalog 2013-2014

We are keenly aware that investing in executive development during a time of dramatic budget cuts, furloughs, and hiring and pay freezes might seem paradoxical. Yet the only real solution to doing more with less is to develop new ways of thinking and adopt new tools for leading. Brookings Executive Education’s (BEE) new paradigm for executive success—Leading Thinking™—will provide you with the mind-set and frameworks to lead your organizations in this challenging environment.

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Strategic Thinking: Driving Long-Term Success

Offered: May 21-22, 2013

Every organization must formulate its objectives and priorities and then determine how to achieve them. Doing so requires not only investments in people, processes, and organizational structure, but also in the analysis of trade-offs because resources are limited. Strategic thinking requires leadership to look for external and internal changes and trends that may call for adjusting the strategy.

Inside the Executive Branch

Offered: June 3-5, 2013

Policymaking on Capitol Hill is only one part of the equation. Congress regularly enacts vague legislation, which leaves addressing policy details to the discretion of Executive Branch agencies. Rules, regulations, Executive Orders, and a variety of other mechanisms have a significant impact on an organization’s bottom line, be it public or private. Another key element of the policy process is the agenda set by the White House, whether formally through the budget or informally via the bully pulpit.

Politics and Policymaking

Offered: June 11-12, 2013

This program on the policymaking process is designed to give government executives and managers an in-depth knowledge of the procedures, practices and personalities engaged in governmental decisionmaking at its highest levels.

Digital Government

Offered: June 19-21, 2013

Technology issues were once dealt with almost solely by technology experts. Agency heads rarely had to think about technology choices or issues—beyond approving the information systems budget and explaining cost overruns and delays on major computer upgrades.

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Individual Development Pathway

Focus Your Career Objectives Through a 180–degree Competency Assessment or a 360–degree Leadership Assessment.

The Survey
Start with our Individual Development Pathway 180–degree survey, based on the Office of Personnel Management’s Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). An online assessment, the survey is completed by you and your supervisor, providing a comprehensive overview of the qualities determined by OPM as necessary for success in the federal government. The survey also allows you to see how you compare to other federal employees.

You may also purchase our Individual Development Pathway 360–degree survey. This survey expands on the 180–degree survey and includes additional stakeholders, providing a more comprehensive overview of your leadership potential and hotspots.

Cost
180–degree Survey: $50 per survey.
360–degree Survey: $95 per survey.

To obtain more information or to register, please contact: registrar@brookings.edu or 800–925–5730

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