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2007/2008 Programs Executive Education BROOKINGS INSTITUTION THE The Brookings Institution is an internationally recognized leader in public policy research and education. Our experts — leading scholars, opinion leaders, and practitioners — are real-world change agents in economics, foreign policy, governance, and the social sciences. Over the past 90 years, Brookings scholars have garnered widespread esteem and admiration for the quality, independence, and impact of their work. The values that Brookings promotes, including… • Agenda setting ideas for real-world challenges • Practical ideas that make a difference • Rigorous political independence and non-partisanship …underpin our executive education curriculum. Through the Brookings Center for Executive Education (BCEE), each year, close to 2,500 individuals — government and corporate executives, judges, diplomats, military officers, and nonprofit decision makers — advance their understanding, abilities, and careers using the expertise and experiences of Brookings. • Our engaging seminars — focusing on contemporary issues — supply insights on current and emerging policy debates — invaluable information for analysis and for formulating sustainable and workable new initiatives. • Our Washington programs provide unrivaled access to institutions of power — critical for professionals and organizations who seek to demystify and understand the dynamics of government. • Our leadership development opportunities — many of which are exclusive to government executives — offer rich experiences that will build the range of competencies needed to advance at all stages of your career as well as to strengthen the contributions you make to public service. We are proud to share our expertise on global and domestic issues, government and governance, and leadership development with public and private sector executives from all over the world. Please review the breadth and depth of our innovative programs, including some newly developed to meet the challenges of a world in transition. We invite you to join us in the future by selecting the Brookings Center for Executive Education to support your professional advancement. • Debate-shaping policy prescriptions • Respect for facts • Civil discourse Strobe Talbott President, Brookings Institution 1 Table of Contents 1 4 6 Letter from Strobe Talbott The Brookings Difference Critical Issues: Global and Domestic 9 11 12 Understanding How Government Works Fellowships on Capitol Hill Leadership Development Program Calendar CRITICAL ISSUES: GLOBAL AND DOMESTIC Page 6 6 7 7 8 8 U.S. National Security Policy Issues NEW U.S. Economic Issues in a Global Environment NEW SERIES Urgent Priorities for Business and ’07 July August September October Government Leaders Science and Technology Issues Facing the United States Inside the Middle East The United States and the European Union: Issues and Challenges UNDERSTANDING HOW GOVERNMENT WORKS 9 9 10 10 Inside Washington Advanced Legislative Strategies Inside Washington: For International Executives Inside Congress: Understanding the Legislative Process 7/9 – 7/13 9/19 – 9/20 9/10 – 9/14 10/9 – 10/11 FELLOWSHIPS ON CAPITOL HILL 11 LEGIS Congressional Fellowship LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 12 12 13 Resolving Public Conflict Communicating for Success NEW Creative Leadership: Fostering the Mindset of Innovation 10/1 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (exclusively for government executives) 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 Executive Leadership Leadership Lab Leading with Integrity: Ethics in Action Innovative Business Practices for the Public Sector Managing the Federal Employee Discipline and Performance Process The Empowered Executive Developing New Leaders 7/23 – 7/27 9/18 – 9/19 9/23 – 9/28 9/10 – 9/14 10/1 – 10/3 2 www.brookings.edu/ExecEd I 800-925-5730 14 18 19 Certificate in Public Leadership Custom Partnerships: Consultancy and Education Programs Our Experts 20 21 23 Frequently Asked Questions Registration Policies Registration Form ’08 November December January February March April May June 12/6 – 12/7 5/19 – 5/21 See Website for Date See Website for Date See Website for Date See Website for Date See Website for Date See Website for Date 6/9 – 6/13 3/10–3/12 4/21– 4/25 11/13 – 11/15 2/25 – 2/27 4/28 – 4/30 2/11 – 2/15 5/5 – 5/9 1/2 – 1/16 1/28 – 1/29 5/5 – 5/7 2/25 6/2 4/20 – 4/25 6/23– 6/27 3/17 – 3/19 11/5 – 11/9 11/2 8 – 11/29 3/5 – 3/6 4/14–4/15 3/11– 3/13 5/7 – 5/8 3 The Brookings Institution has, for almost a century now, been widely recognized by government leaders, corporate executives, academics, our peers, and the media as the single, most respected think tank for independent research and innovative policy solutions. Intensely engaged in addressing America’s challenges, the Brookings Institution has evolved to become respected by leaders throughout our increasingly interdependent world. In part because of our strict adherence to an independent, nonpartisan approach, the Brookings Institution generates solutions that are universally trusted. Consequently, they matter for current and emerging issues and are not just “ivory tower” exercises. Simply put, our ideas have impact. This reputation for excellence continually opens doors for the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. We have access to high-profile leaders, preeminent scholars, and powerful insiders.These connections could pay extra dividends for your career and the goals of your agency or company when you chose the Brookings Institution for your continuing education. The advantages of executive education provided by the Brookings Institution are many. One day, you may benefit from a confidential briefing inside an iconic institution.The next, you might engage in meaningful interaction and lively discussion with people in power from different sides of the political spectrum.You will learn from experts with handson, real-world experience. Inspiring, passionate speakers will give you the information you need to lay the groundwork for bold but pragmatic ideas of your own. Our institutional access will enable private and public sector executives alike to navigate government effectively and further their The Brookings Institution’s Center for Executive Education Join us... let us transfer the extensive and invaluable knowledge we have gained to help you advance your ideas… and your career. The educational experience at the Brookings Institution is one you just cannot find anywhere else. It is unique, robust, creative, and anchored by diverse faculty. Intelligently designed courses are taught in carefully selected environments and locations. Should our programs not meet your specific needs, the Brookings Institution can partner with your organization to customize seminars and/or provide management consulting services (for more information, see page 18). interests in Washington. Our competency-based curriculum in leadership development, designed in most cases exclusively for government executives, is driven by original research on leadership skills for the twenty-first century. This training for tomorrow’s senior executives in public service is aligned with the Office of Personnel Management’s Executive Core Qualifications. 4 www.brookings.edu/ExecEd I 800-925-5730 The Brookings Institution A Discernible Difference. 5 CRITICAL ISSUES: GLOBAL AND DOMESTIC In today’s environment you have to be prepared for new threats and opportunities. Our Critical Issues programs are designed to keep you updated and informed on U.S. policy initiatives that could potentially impact your agency or business. These programs are highly popular, sought - after programs in their subject areas that annually attract legions of early registrants.Their content is topical, and they are continually revised to ensure they are timely. NEW U.S. ECONOMIC ISSUES IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT Program Outline Brookings analysts and national experts dissect current U.S. and global economic policy issues, exploring the views of key officials, and analyzing possible policy options and likely impacts. Program Benefits • Broader and deeper awareness of the significance and impact of economic policy issues U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY ISSUES Program Outline • Superior understanding of political influences and the economic environment that gives your career a competitive edge • Insights valuable for improved business planning and for developing and implementing effective advocacy Competencies Sessions give an explanation of the current major issues in U.S. national security policy by Brookings defense analysts, senior political figures, congressional leaders, and diplomats. Program Benefits Continual learning, political savvy, external awareness May 19–21, 2008 (3 days) $2,475 I The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. • A “behind the scenes” view into national security issues, U.S. government policy responses, and a range of alternative options • Frank discussion with key U.S. and foreign officials and policymakers • An in-depth understanding of impending global security developments Competencies Continual learning, external awareness, technical credibility, political savvy December 6 – 7, 2007 (2 days) $1,875 I The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. 6 www.brookings.edu/ExecEd I 800-925-5730 “A superb program — with world-class lecturers — that keenly focuses on policy issues that impact our nation and the world. Outstanding organization, administration and execution of the program, I highly recommend this program to government policy-makers and executives.” NEW SERIES URGENT PRIORITIES FOR BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS Every industry faces a unique set of challenges. The Brookings Executive Education program is inaugurating a 2007–2008 series of conferences on corporate issues that will provide key industries with the strategic knowledge needed to effectively shape their business environment. Tapping into Brookings’ extensive network of political and economic experts, as well as government decision makers, private sector executives will gain the information needed to forge a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced, global economy. Each conference will focus on a single critical issue or industry, addressing the specific political and economic outlooks affecting your business today. Industry executives will gain up-to-the minute intelligence about geopolitical and economic events to better develop strategic business plans and advocacy strategies. Direct interaction with U.S. policymakers will boost your capability to shape the business climate. And in-depth expert analyses will provide you with the basis for improved resource risk assessment and management. See www.brookings.edu/ExecEd for Details SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES FACING THE UNITED STATES Program Outline Speakers from top scientific federal agencies and congressional committees will help participants understand the policymaking process and how the federal government handles science and technology issues. Some renowned scientists also shed light on their recent discoveries and current science policy. Program Benefits • Understanding of the challenges faced in the handling of scientific and technological issues in Congress and in government agencies • Helpful guidance on how best to communicate and portray complicated scientific or technical information to a diverse array of elected officials, staffers, and policymakers • Improved facility to anticipate and prepare for organizational change and the opportunity to reenergize professional goals and priorities Competencies Continual learning, technical credibility, entrepreneurship, technology management, political savvy June 9–13, 2008 (5 days) $3,595 I The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. 7 CRITICAL ISSUES: GLOBAL AND DOMESTIC INSIDE THE MIDDLE EAST Program Outline HELD IN EUROPE THE UNITED STATES AND THE EUROPEAN UNION: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES Program Outline Notable Middle East experts explain and analyze the region’s major political, social, economic, and religious issues, and their likely impact on Western security, trade, and energy policies. Program Benefits • Greater prospects for effective commercial and business operations in the Middle East • Increased awareness and understanding of political realities and emerging trends in the Arab and Muslim worlds • New perspectives into the culture of the Middle East that will aid in adapting current initiatives and long-term strategic planning to correspond with the region’s political realities and emerging trends Competencies European Union decision makers and analysts share insights on relations between the European Union and the United States, evolving EU institutions and politics, and key current economic, trade, defense, and antiterrorism policies. This program is cohosted by the European Institute of Public Administration. Program Benefits Strategic thinking, external awareness, political savvy, continual learning March 10 – 12, 2008 (3 days) $2,475 I The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. • Increased awareness of political realities and emerging political and economic trends in the expanded European Union • Deeper understanding of the EU decision-making process, and the impact it might have on your organization • Fresh cultural perspectives to shape future relationships and strategic planning and ensure an enhanced competitive advantage Competencies Strategic thinking, external awareness, political savvy, continual learning Price does not include travel to and from Europe and accommodations during the program. The registrar can assist you with coordinating accommodations. April, 21–25, 2008 (5 days) $3,595 I Maastricht, Netherlands, and Brussels, Belgium 8 UNDERSTANDING HOW GOVERNMENT WORKS Understanding How Government Works programs expose you to the action in the nation’s capitol. Such exceptional experiences instill confidence in your ability to interface with the federal government and put you in a unique position to ride the next political wave. These programs focus on the process of government and are designed to provide you with the tools you need to work more effectively with different federal branches. With the knowledge gained from these programs, you can become a more robust leader who helps your organization prepare for and engage in successful negotiations with government leaders and policymakers. Competencies Strategic thinking, external awareness, political savvy, continual learning November 13–15, 2007, February 25–27, 2008, and April 28– 30, 2008 (3 days) $2,475 I The Brookings Institution, Agency Offices, and Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. ADVANCED LEGISLATIVE STRATEGIES Program Outline INSIDE WASHINGTON Program Outline A comprehensive and detailed look at the intricacies of the legislative process, focusing on committee and floor procedure, the House Rules Committee, congressional leadership, conference committees, and the appropriations process. Former members of Congress, Hill staffers, and notable lobbyists explain details of the policymaking process, offering fresh perspectives and advice on formulating a successful legislative strategy. Prior experience working with Congress or attendance at Inside Congress is recommended. Program Benefits In select briefings and discussions, agency leaders, congressional staff, journalists, diplomats, and lobbyists supply context and tips to explain how Washington works. This insider’s guide to policymaking offers a pragmatic assessment of the administration’s plans and thinking, political influences, and regulatory pressures that will equip corporate and federal executives with insights on how to achieve success in advancing their agenda in Washington. This program, together with Inside Congress: Understanding the Legislative Process, provides an extensive guide to the mechanics of government and opportunities for personal interaction with the people who write, pass, and implement legislation. Program Benefits • New insights into influencing the legislative process • Practical advice on strategies, timing, and techniques to maximize the value of a lobbying budget • Clear understanding of the important nuances of the legislative process, including the work of congressional committees, the politics of earmarks, and the appropriations process Competencies • Information on current executive branch priorities and policies gleaned from direct access to key federal decision makers • Greater understanding of governmental processes and timetables to facilitate strategic thinking and implementation • Fresh insights on emerging policy issues and political trends, putting you ahead of the curve for the 2008 elections Strategic thinking, external awareness, political savvy, continual learning October 9–11, 2007 (3 days) $1,875 I 2 Days, The Brookings Institution; 1 Day, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. 9 www.brookings.edu/ExecEd I 800-925-5730 “An intensive, fast-paced education on the most important challenges and issues of the day and potential options and solutions to those challenges, via access to some of the best minds and experienced players in their field.” INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE PROGRAM INSIDE WASHINGTON: FOR INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVES Program Outline INSIDE CONGRESS: UNDERSTANDING THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS Program Outline This program is designed specifically for international executives conducting business in the United States. Policymakers, industry experts, and lobbyists explain the U.S. political culture, the legislative and regulatory decision processes, and what the foreign executive needs to know about the federal government. Key players from the executive branch, congressional staff, journalists, and others provide tips for effective interaction with Washington decision makers. Program Benefits A broad overview of the legislative process with first hand information from members of Congress, congressional staffers, journalists, and lobbyists on how to be most effective on Capitol Hill. The focus is on the practical — to help you understand Congress and deal with members and staff more effectively. Speakers highlight current national policy issues and explain the role of congressional staff, the congressional committee process, floor procedure, advocacy and lobbying, and the relationship between Congress and the media. Program Benefits • A real-world viewpoint on the priorities, pressures, and processes that drive the work of Congress • Heightened awareness of current policy issues and their likely implications for agencies and businesses • New insights into the policy process, the changes in Congress, and effective ways to influence the legislative branch This program, taken together with Inside Washington provides a valuable and far-reaching guide to the mechanics of government — and opportunities to personally engage the people who actually research, write, and implement legislation. Competencies • Greater understanding of the American political culture and business customs • Valuable insight into current administration political priorities and their likely implications for the private sector, particularly for foreign companies • Effective approaches for influencing U.S. national decisionmakers, so that your organization can develop a competitive business advantage • The opportunity to network with like-minded executives from different industries September 19 – 20, 2007 (2 days) $1,875 I The Brookings Institution, Agency Offices, and Capitol Strategic thinking, external awareness, political savvy, continual learning July 9–13, 2007, September 10–14, 2007, February 11 – 15, 2008, and May 5–9, 2008 (5 days) $1,950 I 1 Day, The Brookings Institution; 4 Days, Capitol Hill, Hill, Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. If you are interested in having this program designed specifically for your company or agency, call (800) 925-5730. 10 FELLOWSHIPS ON CAPITOL HILL LEGIS CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP The LEGIS Congressional Fellowship program is an exceptional learning and development opportunity available to a select group of individuals who have the demonstrated capacity to be effective and superior leaders. Nominees accepted for a fellowship will gain direct and personal experience in the processes and politics of Congress during seven- or twelve-month assignments on Capitol Hill, working in the office of a member of Congress or serving on the staff of a congressional committee. Duties are substantive and wide ranging; they may include, but are not limited to, drafting legislation, briefing members of Congress, serving as a constituent liaison, planning and participating in committee hearings, and more. As a participant in this program, you will develop superior strategic planning skills, new leadership capabilities, and rare political acumen. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the policymaking process and will build a strategic and competitive advantage for your agency or company when you take home your newly developed understanding of the legislative world. Successful completion of this program could advance your career significantly. LEGIS Congressional Fellows, and their employers, benefit from Fellows in 2007 joined the staffs of Senators Clinton, Obama, Conyers, Reid, Crapo, and Akaka (among others) as well as of several key committees. • A broader perspective of the public policy development process, leading to superior strategic planning Fellows leave Capitol Hill with a new framework for assessing possibilities, a deeper understanding of political pressures, and an enhanced ability to maneuver around challenges and capitalize on opportunities — essential competencies for organizations seeking to shape the future. LEGIS 2001 Fellow Tom Lockwood, formerly an official in the Department of the Navy, has gone on to become the director of the Office of National Capitol Region Coordination for the Department of Homeland Security. Qualifications and Nomination Procedures Interested nominees should contact the Brookings Center for Executive Education toll free at (800) 925-5730 or send an inquiry to Fellowships@brookings.edu to receive our brochure. Additional details may also be found on our website www.Brookings.edu/ExecEd/Fellowships.htm. Nominations are due by October 26, 2007, for the full-year and sevenmonth winter sessions that begin on January 2, 2008. January 2–16, 2008 (Orientation) $4,350 (7 months) | $5,900 (12 months) • Insider experience of the intricacies of the legislative process The full-time assignment provides fellows with a comprehensive understanding of Capitol Hill, congressional functions, the legislative process, and how Congress really works. • One-on-one working relationships with key decision makers as well as having access to Brookings’ unique resources, including our renowned scholars, seminars, briefings, and publications As part of the legislative inner circle, fellows work alongside some of the best-known leaders in America, as well as with Capitol Hill staffers, notable lobbyists, policy experts, and senior federal executives. The program includes an intensive two-week orientation to prepare you for your Capitol Hill assignment. As an added benefit, every LEGIS Congressional Fellow is eligible to attend for free an additional six days of executive education programs held at the Brookings Institution. 11 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Successful leadership demands the most out of you. It requires you to be equipped for today’s known challenges and ready to face tomorrow’s unforeseen quandaries. These programs prepare you to be at your personal best in your professional life.They provide tools that could help you shape a better world, spearhead innovative change, and lead your colleagues, agency or company in tackling a variety of critical issues. COMMUNICATING FOR SUCCESS Program Outline Master communicators help you develop presentation techniques to match different professional environments and personal leadership styles. Marketing experts demonstrate the importance of researching an audience before honing and delivering a message. Journalists offer practical support to improve your media skills. Program Benefits • Communication techniques to enable clear, compelling, and confident leadership RESOLVING PUBLIC CONFLICT Program Outline • Enhanced ability to understand and appeal to different constituencies • Strategies for internal and external crisis communications Competencies Mediators and conflict resolution experts use case studies and roleplay to explore the commitment and conditions needed to deliver lasting consensus and offer methods for managing challenging people and problems. Program Benefits Interpersonal skills, oral communication, influencing and negotiating May 5–7, 2008 (3 days) $2,475 I The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. • Practical techniques designed to help you manage individual and group behaviors and attitudes • Techniques to encourage meaningful and productive dialogue • An enhanced understanding of the value of consensus building in the public policy arena Competencies Conflict management, team building, influencing and negotiating, interpersonal skills January 28 – 29, 2008 (2 days) $1,875 I The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. 12 www.brookings.edu/ExecEd I 800-925-5730 “A rich, high quality mix of academic and practical confidence building exercises, combined with engaging and talented speakers.” NEW CREATIVE LEADERSHIP: FOSTERING THE MINDSET OF INNOVATION Program Outline An interactive multimedia workshop exploring the four stages of organizational innovation: freedom, expression, creation, and action. You will learn how to expand your horizons, map your ideas, and effectively communicate your vision. Program Benefits • Fresh approaches to frustrating problems • Improved methods for tackling organizational and strategic challenges • Easy-to-use techniques for engaging others, communicating ideas, and brainstorming Competencies Creativity and innovation, vision October 1, 2007, February 25, 2008, and June 2, 2008 (1 day) $1,095 I The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. 13 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (exclusively for government executives) THE CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC LEADERSHIP Earn a respected and unique credential. Add distinction and prestige to your resume as you prepare for Senior Executive Service (SES). The Brookings Institution Certificate in Public Leadership is awarded exclusively to government executives who strive to be the best and the brightest in America’s public service. The Certificate in Public Leadership is conferred on government executives who complete a minimum of twenty days of Brookings executive education, including the Leadership Lab (see page 15) and Leading with Integrity: Ethics in Action (see page 15). These two programs can be supplemented with any other program from this catalog or with custom programs delivered by the Brookings Center for Executive Education for your agency. ALUMNI ALERT: programs taken since January 2004 count toward your certificate. The certificate allows civil servants (usually at the GS 13–15 levels) to develop competencies across a number of Office of Personnel Management Executive Core Qualifications (OPM ECQs) that are prerequisites for managers who aspire to SES positions. There is no timeline or sequence for certificate studies: start when you want, attend programs you select, and finish when it suits you and when budgets allow. Training officers: Use the Brookings Certificate in Public Leadership to build your agency’s next SES cadre. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Program Outline The Brookings Institution’s flagship residential retreat is designed for those at the pinnacle of their public service careers. Innovative exercises stimulate new thinking on current complex issues and long-term organizational strategy. Program benefits • Enhanced understanding of the concepts of constitutional stewardship and governance in the twenty-first century that will provide a framework for farsighted decision-making • Opportunities to refocus your personal energies, develop support networks, and freely and extensively exchange good ideas • New perspectives on effective leadership styles Competencies Creativity and innovation, resilience, public service motivation, continual learning September 23–28, 2007 and April 20–25, 2008 (5 days) $5,375 I Boar’s Head Inn, Charlottesville, Virginia SES Candidates: The Executive Leadership in a Changing Environment program can fulfill your forty hours of OPMmandated interagency training. 14 www.brookings.edu/ExecEd I 800-925-5730 “The class is a must for future government leaders! Based on my classmates the government has future leaders to be proud of.” HELD IN WARRENTON,VA LEADERSHIP LAB Program Outline LEADING WITH INTEGRITY: ETHICS IN ACTION Program Outline Sessions give participants an opportunity to increase self-awareness, develop tools for moral reasoning, and create a robust ethical framework to assist in decision-making in the workplace. Program Benefits This is a residential program for GS 13 – 15 executives that explores the significant differences between managing and leading. It gives you the essential skills needed to understand, influence, and motivate others. • Improved ability to appreciate ambiguities and weigh different options when assessing problems and considering solutions • Enhanced ethical awareness to drive public service practice • Greater understanding of personal responsibilities within bureaucratic frameworks Program Benefits • Enhanced ability to read and influence interpersonal dynamics in your workplace • Practical tools to help you assess priorities, measure performance, and communicate objectives •Greater insight into your personal leadership style and how to use it most effectively This is a required course leading to the Certificate in Public Leadership (see page 14) Competencies This is a required course leading to the Certificate in Public Leadership (see page 14) Competencies Integrity and honesty, problem-solving, public service motivation October 1–3, 2007 and March 17–19, 2008 (3 days) $2,475 I The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. Team building, problem-solving, partnering, and political savvy September 10 – 14, 2007 and June 23–27, 2008 (5 days) $3,775 I Airlie Center, Warrenton, Virginia 15 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (exclusively for government executives) INNOVATIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR Program Outline MANAGING THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE AND PERFORMANCE PROCESS Program Outline A unique opportunity for a select group of federal executives (SES and GS 15 executives) to learn from the best in the business world. In a series of visits to various corporate headquarters, discover how private sector leaders address organizational problems, and learn new leadership and management ideas that will be invaluable to those in the public sector. Senior corporate executives will provide insight into their goals and challenges, prompting discussions on subjects as diverse as human capital management, organizational turnaround, encouragement of innovation, promotion and leadership of change, and effective communication. Program Benefits A workshop designed to teach federal managers the tools and strategies needed to handle employee discipline and performance issues while addressing the management training requirements of the 2004 Federal Workforce Flexibility Act. Utilizing case studies and candid interactive dialogue, the course focuses on federal personnel employment law, with the objective of providing participants with a broad oversight of such laws and policy updates on employee and employer rights. The workshop is taught by a veteran federal employment law expert, who has been in practice for more than 25 years. Program Benefits • New organizational strategies to increase your agency’s efficiency and effectiveness • Lessons from the private sector that could effect change and improvement in federal agencies • Extensive group and individual interactions with colleagues to share leadership and management lessons and brainstorm new ideas Competencies • Greater insight into the federal personnel process and the rights and responsibilities of managers • Increased confidence in dealing with EEO complaints, difficult employees, inappropriate conduct, insubordination, or poor performance • Enhanced understanding of disability issues and how to respond to requests for reasonable accommodation Competencies Continual learning, creativity and innovation, entrepreneurship July 23 – 27, 2007 (5 days) $3,595 I The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. November 5 – 9, 2007 (5 days) $4,875 I Chicago, includes hotel accommodations and all meals Human capital management, leveraging diversity September 18–19, 2007, November 28–29, 2007, March 5 – 6, 2008, and May 7–8, 2008 (2 days) $1,250 I The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. If you are interested in having this program designed and delivered specifically for your agency, call our senior director William (Terry) Goodwin at (202) 797-6470 or (800) 925-5730. 16 www.brookings.edu/ExecEd I 800-925-5730 “Excellent opportunity to network with the best and the brightest in public service.” THE EMPOWERED EXECUTIVE Program Outline DEVELOPING NEW LEADERS Program Outline Develop new techniques to inspire your team, agency, and beyond — even, or perhaps especially, when you lack the actual responsibility or authority to do so. Leadership coaches, organizational development experts, and senior government executives share advice on creating and operating within networks, coalitions, and partnerships. You will learn how to effect change and solve complex problems through relationships built on trust and will discover new ways to connect expertise and energy with essential resources. Program Benefits Tools and techniques designed to help today’s senior executives pass on institutional knowledge and close the leadership gap in government by developing junior and mid-level talent. This session provides blue prints for creating a robust leadership pipeline. It emphasizes ways to better understand junior staff, sharing best practices of leadership development in both federal government and private industry. The program also focuses on coaching and mentoring techniques that allow current leaders to impart their own wisdom and insights to develop tomorrow’s leaders. Program Benefits • Approaches to enable productive relationships with diverse partners • An enhanced ability to recognize and embrace uncertainty and ambiguity • Deeper awareness of the skills needed to succeed in public leadership in the twenty-first century Competencies • Insights on how to bridge the generational divide • Opportunities to learn and practice coaching and mentoring skills, so you can help younger individuals avoid the potential “derailers” of their own leadership advancement • Strategic and creative approaches to attract, develop, and retain tomorrow’s leaders Competencies Influencing and negotiating, creativity and innovation, vision, partnering April 14 – 15, 2008 (2 days) $1,875 I The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. Developing others, human capital management, continual learning, interpersonal skills March 11–13, 2008 (3 days) $2,475 I The Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C. 17 CUSTOM PARTNERSHIPS: CONSULTANCY AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS EVERY ORGANIZATION IS UNIQUE Sometimes an open enrollment educational program simply does not fulfill the needs of your company or agency. Perhaps your organization is confronted with a challenge that requires external assistance or individualized solutions. By partnering with the Brookings Institution, you will not only work with and learn from experienced and dedicated program facilitators, you will also work in conjunction with the Brookings Institution’s passionate and compelling team of world-renowned experts, high-level policymakers, and change agents from the public and private sectors. The Brookings Institution has provided more than fifty years of educational expertise and management consulting to government agencies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. Our customized programs are designed to address the developmental goals of your organization, while providing flexibility in length, program design and content, and location. Client requirements might be strictly educational in nature, wherein you wish to have a unique seminar designed and developed for your management team. Alternatively, your organization might be facing challenges having to do with strategy and planning or reengineering and quality improvement, for which outside facilitation and management consulting is the best answer. Depending on your objectives, Brookings works closely with you from start to finish, from developing the broader concepts, to facilitating assessments, coaching sessions, and, of course, the actual learning. Each exemplary custom education program features a course curriculum tailored to your stated needs; program facilitators familiar with your organization and its goals; high-caliber speakers drawn from the public and private sectors; and the use of premium locations for special lectures, meetings, and events. A curriculum based on OPM competencies can be designed for government agencies. Specialized training for groups of twenty or more can be supplemented with needs assessments, coaching, action-learning opportunities, and results evaluation. Past customized programs at Brookings have included: • Issue-specific conferences for agencies, associations, and corporations seeking timely, accurate, and relevant information on pressing political or policy matters • Overviews of governmental processes to help transform executives into effective advocates and better leaders • Executive leadership training to strengthen the cadre of leaders and critical thinkers within an agency Our senior management consulting staff assists client organizations facing immediate or long-term challenges in the areas of organization development, strategy development, long-term planning, risk analysis, decision-making competencies, and identification of best practices. Custom programs represent almost 20 percent of our activities. We are proud to have designed and implemented specialized programs for the following organizations and agencies: Corporate and Nonprofit Organizations Verizon American Council of Engineering Companies State Farm Insurance Company United Health Group Exxon Mobil Boeing Oracle Credit Union Executive Society Government Agencies Defense Intelligence Agency Department of Defense NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Food and Drug Administration U.S. Forest Service Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Health Resources Services Administration National Park Service For more information on a custom program, please contact our senior director William (Terry) Goodwin at (202) 797-6470, toll free at (800) 925-5730, or via e-mail to wgoodwin@brookings.edu. 18 OUR EXPERTS The executive education experts at Brookings use their real-world experience, unparalleled access, and extensive contacts to help high-level learners make a difference where they work and in the world at large. Dr. Peter Schoettle is a former U.S. Foreign Service Officer, whose career with the State Department included stints at the U.S. embassies in Greece, Poland, and Japan, as well as on the German and Soviet Union desks. He was a member of U.S. delegations to a number of major international negotiations, including START, the Conference on Disarmament in Europe, and the G7 Summit in Tokyo. Dr. Schoettle is a former director of political training at the Foreign Service Institute and assistant professor of political science at Rutgers University. The Brookings executive development curriculum is underpinned by Dr. Mary Ellen Joyce’s research on competencies for the twenty-first century. Her knowledge of federal government operations and the policymaking process is enhanced by her political background before joining the Brookings Institution. Dr. Joyce was appointed by President George H. W. Bush to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. Previously, she worked with Governor John H. Sununu during his tenure as chairman of the National Governors Association. Dr. Joyce managed the campaign for Governor Sununu in New Hampshire and developed the field network for Arizona Senator John McCain’s 1982 race for the House of Representatives and his 1986 contest for the United States Senate. Dr. Al Hyde directs the Brookings Institution’s management consulting projects for federal agencies. Dr. Hyde designs and delivers management programs and seminars on strategy and planning, quality improvement and reengineering, and management innovation for public and private sector organizations. He is also a distinguished academic and leading author in the field of public administration. Law professor and economist Dr. Henry Butler, JD directs the AEI-Brookings Judicial Education Program, which provides high-quality educational programs to our nation’s judiciary, with a focus on economics, finance, accounting, statistics, and scientific method. Dr. Butler draws on his academic, legal, and business experience — and his vast range of high-level contacts — in the programs he delivers. He was the James Farley Professor of Economics at Chapman University in Orange, California, and previously served as director of George Mason University’s Law and Economics Center. He has published numerous articles and books. “Inform. Educate, and Entertain.” It’s the mantra of the British Broadcasting Corporation and of Liz Barron, a former senior executive with the BBC and Discovery Communications Inc. Ms. Barron’s background in television production, marketing, and journalism influences and contributes to the topical agendas, creative content, and high-energy delivery of her programs in the areas of leadership development and government processes. Robin Wink, JD is a practicing attorney with twentysix years of distinguished service for a range of federal agencies and the U.S. Air Force. Most recently, as assistant chief counsel for administrative litigation at the Transportation Security Administration in the Department of Homeland Security, she led a team who defended federal personnel cases before the Equal Opportunity Commission and the Merit Systems Protection Board. In just over three years, the team successfully resolved more than 1,100 cases, with only 10 losses. This work won Ms. Wink the Office of Chief Counsel Gold Medal Award. She is a retired lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserves, a former Air Force judge advocate general, and a former Air Force air traffic control operations officer. Betty Anthony has thirty years of experience in the oil and gas industry serving in trade associations and companies. She is senior policy advisor at the American Petroleum Institute, focusing on energy policy and strategic communications. Ms. Anthony has extensive experience in government relations and public affairs. Through her career with Gulf Oil, Amoco, British Petroleum, and API, Ms. Anthony has become an expert in managing public policy advocacy and grassroots initiatives and in coalition building. Chic Thompson is president of the Creative Management Group and author of What a Great Idea! and “Yes, But…”, a guide to overcoming bureaucratic language that stifles innovation. He is a Batten Fellow at the Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia. Mr. Thompson has worked in new product development and marketing for W. L. Gore and Associates, Johnson & Johnson, and the Walt Disney Company and has showcased his teaching skills alongside talent ranging from Tom Peters and Stephen Covey to Cirque du Soleil and Second City. 19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Below are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. If you would like further information or have queries about any information in this catalog, please call the registrar at (800) 925-5730, or send an e-mail to registrar@brookings.edu. How do I reserve a place in or enroll for a program? To avoid incurring fees, you may elect to send a substitute in your place. You may make substitutions up to one business day before the program start date. Brookings reserves the right to accept or reject substitutes for programs that have minimum managementlevel requirements. How do I know if I am eligible to attend a program? You may register online with a credit card via our website or fax your enrollment form to the registrar at (202) 797-4363. You may also call (800) 925-5730 to speak with the registrar directly or send an e-mail to registrar@brookings.edu if you have further questions. What program is right for me? Most of our programs are open to executives and managers from the public and private sectors. However, some programs are restricted to federal employees at certain management levels. If applicable, program descriptions will indicate specific qualifications for participation. If you have a question about your eligibility for a program, please call the registrar at (800) 925-5730. Where can I find a full agenda for a program? Each course is designed for mid-level to senior-level government and corporate managers. Some programs may have specific qualifications for admission. To consult with one of our advisors, please call to be connected with an expert who can help you select courses that may be appropriate for you. What kinds of payment arrangements do you accept? Full agendas or descriptions of major course themes can be found on the individual program pages of our website, www.brookings.edu/ExecEd. We would be happy to e-mail or fax these agendas to you upon request. Can I have a special version of a program designed specifically for my organization? We accept American Express, MasterCard, and Visa. In addition, we also accept checks and wire payments. We will accept approved federal government purchase orders for most programs as evidence of payment, and we can invoice your federal agency after your course has been completed. Please call to make arrangements for payment by check, wire, or purchase order. Where can I stay when I attend a Brookings program? The Brookings Institution often provides customized programming to companies and federal agencies. If you are interested in a customized program, please contact Terry Goodwin, senior director, at wgoodwin@brookings.edu or call him at (202) 797-6470. Who pays my salary if I am accepted as a LEGIS Congressional Fellow? When attending a program in Washington, D.C., lodging is normally not included. While we do not have any discounted rates at local hotels, we can e-mail for fax a local hotel listing to you. Some programs held outside the Washington, D.C. area may include lodging in the cost of the course. Please see the program descriptions for specific details. Do you offer any discounts? Your company or agency must continue to pay your salary if you are accepted as a LEGIS Congressional Fellow, as part of their sponsorship of your application. The program fee pays for our intensive orientation and additional programming and personalized support throughout the term of your fellowship. Group rates for select programs are available upon request. Some courses do not qualify for any discounts. These include any programs held outside the United States, fellowship programs, or residential programs that include lodging. What happens if I need to postpone or cancel? If you need to postpone or cancel your participation in one of our programs, please call (800) 925-5730 immediately to speak with the registrar. Because our programs require significant preparation and commitments for meals and facilities, a postponement or cancellation may incur additional fees, and a full refund may not be possible. 20 REGISTRATION POLICIES (2007–2008) Payment Cancellations, Substitutions and Transfers Space in a program may be reserved by sending a participant’s registration form; however, a registration will not be fully processed until receipt of full payment information. Fees may by paid by check, money order, credit card (VISA, MasterCard, and American Express), wire transfer, government purchase card (IMPAC), or approved government purchase order. Brookings Executive Education is unable to hold spaces for international or residential programs without payment. These courses must be paid for in full at the time of registration. Furthermore, government purchase orders can not be accepted as payment for these programs. Program fees and course schedules are subject to change without notice. Pricing for internationally based programs, in particular, is subject to changes in exchange rates, which may cause increases in course fees up to 30 days prior to the program start date. Please call or visit our website for the most current information regarding program fees and schedules. If, for any reason, the Brookings Center for Executive Education cancels a course, Brookings can not assume responsibility for travel costs. We will make every effort to immediately notify registrants of a cancellation and will work with participants to find an appropriate course into which they can transfer. Such transfers will not be subject to the transfer fees discussed below. Special Discounts Written notice is required for all cancellations, transfers and substitutions. Send correspondence via email to registrar@brookings.edu or fax to (202) 797-4363. International and residential programs require at least 45 day notification for cancellations and/or transfers in order for the participant to receive full credit or refund. All other programs require notification at least 30 calendar days prior to the start date of the program. Cancellations submitted after these deadlines will be subject to the fees specified below and participants will be billed in accordance with these policies. Additional charges may be assessed in cases where educational materials were mailed out prior to receiving a cancellation notice. Participants who do not notify BCEE of a cancellation and/or who fail to arrive for the program in which they are registered will forfeit the full program fee. Credits may be applied toward another program with a start date within 12 months from the date we receive your cancellation notice. Transfers A participant may elect to transfer out of a program and into another once, and only once. However, as shown below, if notification of a transfer is received after indicated deadlines, fees will be incurred and the participant will be billed accordingly. A transferee will have a period of 12 months from the date of his or her transfer request to attend a subsequent program, after which time tuition credits will be forfeited. A transferee will be required to pay any tuition fee increases that occur in the time between the program he or she was originally scheduled to attend, and the program into which he or she transfers. In addition, a transferee must pay the full price for his or her substitute program, even if a discount was applied to the initial registration. Payment of any difference is expected at the time a transfer request is submitted for registration. Group discounts are available on a select basis, and restrictions apply. Please call for further information. All fellowships, international programs, and residential programs are exempt from any such discounts. There are no early registration nor partial attendance fee options. FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS No. of Calendar Days Before Program 45 days or more Substitutions Allowed* Yes, if appropriate Transfer or Cancellation Fee None-fees paid will be fully refunded or credited to another program taken within 12 months 100% of original program fee 44 days or fewer Yes, if appropriate 21 www.brookings.edu/ExecEd I 800-925-5730 FOR ALL PROGRAMS HELD IN WASHINGTON, DC No. of Calendar Days Before Program 30 days or more Substitutions Allowed* Yes, if appropriate* Transfer Fee None-fees paid will be fully refunded or credited to another program taken with 12 months 25% of original program fee 50% of original program fee Cancellation Fee None-fees paid will be fully refunded or credited to another program taken with 12 months 50% of original program fee 100% of original program fee 15 to 29 days 14 days or fewer Yes, if appropriate* Yes, if appropriate* * Participant substitutions are allowed without penalty and strongly encouraged in circumstances when a participant is unable to attend his or 22 her scheduled program. However, Brookings Executive Education reserves the right to accept or reject a substitute for programs requiring minimum management levels. Program Location and Times Unless otherwise indicated in the program descriptions, all programs will be held at Brookings Institution at 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW in Washington, DC. Most programs begin at 8:30 AM on the first day, and end at approximately 5:00 PM the last day. Exact times will be included in the final agendas. Visit our website at www.brookings.edu/ExecEd for addition program details. Program Materials security clearances, etc., these materials will also be provided. In addition, the Brookings Center for Executive Education is happy to provide out of town participants with a recommended hotel list, which is available upon request. Promotion Policies By providing participant information you agree to allow the Brookings Institution to send future program announcements via mail, fax or e-mail unless otherwise indicated, in writing. Photo Rights A written confirmation letter will be sent within 10 business days of Brookings’ receipt of registration and payment information. The participant will receive program materials, including a program agenda with session times and meeting rooms/sites, as well as a list of other participants, two weeks prior to the program start date. If a program requires any precourse readings, surveys, information requests for The Brookings Institution reserves the right to use photos taken during seminar activities for promotional purposes. 22 BROOKINGS EXECUTIVE EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE REGISTER ME FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM(S): Program Title 1. 2. Participant Information First Name Title Division/Section Company/Organization Company/Organization Type Corporate Non-profit Federal Government Media Other State/Local Government Association Last Name Function MI Suffix Start Date Tuition Parent Company/Organization Office Address Room Country Office Phone Date of Birth College/University Year Graduated City State Zip Office Fax Male Female Degree Granted E-mail Major Name on Badge/Preferred Name Personal Information In order to receive materials before the program start date please complete the information below. Home Address City Country Home Phone E-mail State Zip 23 www.brookings.edu/ExecEd I 800-925-5730 Who is submitting this information? First Name Title and Division Parent Company/Organization Office Address Room Country Office Phone Assistant Last Name Training Officer Participant MI City State Zip Office Fax E-mail How did you learn about Brookings Executive Education? 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