Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) are the leadership skills designated by the Office of Personnel Management required for entering the Senior Executive Service (SES). This expansive 5-part leadership program provides the foundation of executive leadership competencies that are critical in driving organizational success and cultivating a culture of excellence.
Learning Objectives »
- Apply methods for leading organizational change.
- Utilize techniques for successfully leading people and teams.
- Develop skills and approaches to drive results effectively.
- Apply strategies and best practices for achieving goals and objectives.
- Build coalitions to sustain long-term success.
Course Agenda
ECQ 1: Leading Change
- Innovation
- Agility
- Resilience
- Strategic Thinking
- Vision
- Systems Thinking
ECQ 2: Leading People
- Managing Conflict
- Developing Others
- Building Professional Teams
- Interpersonal Skills
- Fostering Workforce Culture
ECQ 3: Driving Results
- Accountability
- Customer Service
- Decisiveness
- Problem-Solving
- Data Literacy
ECQ 4: Achieving Organizational Success
- Financial Responsibility
- Managing Human Resources
- Leveraging Technology
ECQ 5: Building Coalitions
- Partnering
- Political Savvy
- Influencing and Negotiating
- External Awareness
- Strategic Communication
