Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) are the leadership competencies designated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for career executives in the modern Federal government. In this robust, 5-part leadership program, we will explore the qualifications and characteristics needed to build a federal corporate culture that drives for results, serves customers, and builds successful teams and coalitions within and outside the organization. We will define and discuss the rules of law, principles of the American Founding, merit, and competence. And, you will learn critical skillsets for driving efficiency, leading people, and achieving results, today and in the future.
Learning Objectives »
- Explain the role of the ECQs in defining effective leadership.
- Discuss the principles of the American Founding.
- Explore the rule of law as a basis for accountable governance.
- Apply practices that enhance efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and resource management in federal operations.
- Demonstrate merit-based decision-making, technical competence, and effective problem-solving.
- Lead people through accountability, talent development, and sound executive judgment.
- Develop strategies to achieve mission results through innovation, strategic thinking, and operational excellence.
- Strengthen organizational culture and partnerships that support performance, public service, and collaboration.
Course Agenda
ECQ 1: Rule of Law/American Founding
- American System of Government
- Commitment to the Rule of Law
- Civic-Mindedness
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Managing Resources
- Leveraging Technology
ECQ 3: Merit and Competence
- Technical Skill
- Problem Solving
- Agility and Resilience
ECQ 4: Leading People
- Accountability
- Developing Others
- Executive Judgement
ECQ 5: Achieving Results
- Operational Mindset
- Innovation
- Strategic Thinking
