Take part in this unique learning experience designed exclusively for political appointees and senior government executives, the best and brightest in the federal workforce. Engage in roundtable conversations to work through government’s most pressing dilemmas. Topics will range from national policy priorities to needed reforms in government management. Convene with policy and management experts to discuss critical leadership issues and build strategies for future success with peers across public service.
Program Benefits - Network with an elite group of government peers
- Develop collaborative relationships across government
- Explore strategies designed to address pressing public-service challenges
- Reinvigorate leadership
- High-level interaction with leading management experts and other senior public leaders
Who Should Attend
Attendance is limited to:
- Senior Executives (SES)
- Political Appointees
OPM Competencies
- Strategic thinking
- Vision
- Problem solving
About the Instructor
Mary Ellen Joyce, Ph.D., is Director of Executive Programs at Brookings Executive Education. She is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of leadership education for members of and candidates to the Senior Executive Service. Prior to joining Brookings, she was a Washington representative for the American Petroleum Institute. Previously, she served as chief of staff to former New Hampshire Governor John H. Sununu, worked on the presidential campaign of Sen. Howard H. Baker and was on the legislative staff of Sen. Edward W. Brooke of Massachusetts. She received a Bachelors of Arts degree in political science and history from Boston College and a Ph.D. in public administration from the George Washington University. Her research interests include 21st-century leadership competencies and public service motivation.
"This is the age of social networks, collaborative partnerships, and fluid, adaptive leadership. We believe that today's public leaders will welcome the chance to step outside their everyday roles to exchange ideas, renew energies, and make connections. This three-day summit provides a perfect opportunity for public service decision-makers to learn from each other and to explore new ways of thinking about the future of government."
—Mary Ellen Joyce, Director, Executive Programs
Want a custom version of this course? We can tailor this program for your SES Career Development Program.