AFSLDP.SL.Development.Portfolio.pdf

U.S. AIR FORCE

Senior Leader Development

Program Portfolio

Jan 2019 (OY4) – Jun 2019 (OY4)

OPR: HQ USAF/A1DI

Force Development Integration Division Air Force Senior Leader Development (SLD) Program Email: Usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af.-a1di-workflow@mail.mil Phone: (703) 697-0897, DSN 227-0897 mailto:Usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af.-a1di-workflow@mail.mil

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................................................................................ iii

SENIOR LEADER DEVELOPMENT (SLD) POLICY AND PROGRAM INFORMATION

SENIOR LEADER MANAGEMENT TEAM (SLMT) POINTS OF CONTACT (POCs)

SENIOR LEADER DEVELOPMENT (SLD) PRIMARY COURSES

ADVANCED SENIOR LEADER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (ASLDS)

AFRICA SEMINAR (AFRICA)

AIR FORCE CIVILIAN LEADERSHIP COURSE (AFCLC)

COMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT TRAINING COURSE (CCMSTC)

CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT FOR EXECUTIVES (CPIE)

CSAF FELLOWS (CSAFF) PROGRAM (SLD COMPONENT)

CYBERSECURITY: THE INTERSECTION OF POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY (CYBERSECURITY)

DRIVING GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE (DGP): LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES THAT PRODUCE RESULTS

ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR (ELS)

ENTERPRISE PERSPECTIVE SEMINAR (EPS)

GENERAL OFFICER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GO TAP)

HARVARD SEMINAR FOR NEW PRESIDENTS (NEW-PRES)

LEADERSHIP AT THE PEAK (LAP)

LEADING STRATEGICALLY (LS)

MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA SEMINAR (MID-EAST-ASIA)

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY LEADERSHIP SEMINAR (NISLS)

SENIOR LEADER ORIENTATION COURSE (SLOC)

SYSTEMS THINKING SEMINAR (STS)

TRANSITION SEMINAR FOR CIVILIAN SENIOR LEADERS (TRANS-CSL)

SENIOR LEADER DEVELOPMENT (SLD) SECONDARY COURSES

CHINA AND EAST ASIA SEMINAR (CHINA)

GETTYSBURG LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (GLE)

LATIN AND SOUTH AMERICA SEMINAR (LATIN AMERICA)

LEADERSHIP DECISION MAKING (LDM) PROGRAM

LEADERSHIP FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (LDS)

SEMINAR XXI (SEM-XXI)

SENIOR EXECUTIVE FELLOWS (SEF)

SENIOR MANAGERS IN GOVERNMENT (SMG)

STRATEGIC MINDSET SEMINAR (SMS)

TRANSNATIONAL ISSUES SEMINAR

SENIOR LEADER DEVELOPMENT (SLD) ENHANCEMENT COURSES

CORPORATE ATHLETE ® PERFORMANCE (CAP)

EUROPE, NATO, AND THE UNITED NATIONS SEMINAR (EUROZONE)

NATIONAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT COURSE (NSMC)

SENIOR EXECUTIVE THRESHOLD SEMINAR (SETS)

SENIOR EXECUTIVES IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY (SENIS)

SENIOR MANAGER COURSE IN NATIONAL SECURITY LEADERSHIP (SMCNSL)

SENIOR LEADER DEVELOPMENT (SLD) GOVERNMENT PROCURED COURSES

ANTI-TERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION LEVEL IV (ATFP4)

APEX SENIOR EXECUTIVE ORIENTATION (APEX)

CAPSTONE

COMBINED FORCE MARITIME COMPONENT COMMANDER (CFMCC) COURSE

COMBINED FORCES AIR COMPONENT COMMANDER (CFACC) COURSE

COMBINED/JOINT FORCE LAND COMPONENT COMMANDER (C/JFLCC) COURSE

COMBINED/JOINT FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMPONENT COMMANDER (C/JFSOCC) COURSE

CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE COURSE (COEC)

EXECUTIVE COACHING AND 360-DEGREE LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS

JOINT FLAG OFFICER WARFIGHTING COURSE (JFOWC)

JOINT FORCE MARITIME COMPONENT COMMANDER (JFMCC) COURSE

JOINT FORCES AIR COMPONENT COMMANDER (JFACC) COURSE

KEYSTONE

PINNACLE

PROGRAM FOR EXECUTIVES IN LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY (LOGTECH)

SENIOR ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT COURSE (ACQ-404)

SENIOR JOINT INFORMATION OPERATIONS APPLICATIONS COURSE (SJIOAC)

SENIOR OFFICER SECURITY SEMINAR (SOSS)

VANGUARD SENIOR EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (VANGUARD)

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FOREWORD

The deliberate development of Air Force leaders is extremely important and consists of a process that involves education, training, experience, and ongoing mentoring. Our institutional competency development programs (i.e., programs where the focus is on improving leadership, management, and warrior ethos) are a scarce resource designed to produce Airmen who possess the tactical expertise, operational competence, and strategic vision to lead and execute Air Force requirements.

The Air Force Senior Leader Development (AF SLD) Program is administered by the Force Development Integration Division in AF/A1DI and targets general officers, members of the Senior Executive Service, and selected colonels, GS-15 employees, and chief master sergeants, through their respective Senior Leader Management Teams (SLMTs), to deliver developmental education opportunities. These opportunities, collectively known as the Senior Leader Development (SLD) Program Portfolio, are a group of specifically-chosen courses and learning programs available to a selected group of Air Force senior leaders.

Attendees are selected for courses by the SLMT that manages their respective senior leader population. SLMTs use enterprise-level deliberate development processes to target senior leaders for the right development opportunities at the right time in their careers to meet the current and future needs of the Air Force. Questions on deliberate development processes may be directed to the individual SLMT POCs identified in the SLD Policy and Program Information section of this document.

Not all senior leaders can be developed equally, and specific educational opportunities must be targeted to maximize effectiveness and limit expenses.

Therefore, AF/A1DI, on behalf of the SLMTs, requests that organizations make their senior leaders available when they are selected for developmental opportunities and elevate cancellations or withdrawals to the major command vice commander or Headquarters Air Force-equivalent level.

Finally, due to the price of executive-level education, organizations seeking to purchase courses for their senior leaders outside of the AF SLD Program should coordinate with the appropriate SLMT to receive approval from the Force Development Integration Division in AF/A1DI prior to purchasing course seats.

SENIOR LEADER

DEVELOPMENT (SLD)

POLICY AND PROGRAM

INFORMATION

SENIOR LEADER MANAGEMENT TEAM (SLMT)

POINTS OF CONTACT (POCs)

Air Force Senior Leader Development Policy and Program Administration

Force Development Integration Division

(HQ USAF/A1DI)

Air Force Senior Leader Development (SLD) Branch Email: usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af.-a1di-workflow@mail.mil Phone: (703) 697-0897, DSN 227-0897

Active Duty General Officer Development (AD Officers, O-7 through O-9)

Air Force General Officer Management Office

(HQ USAF/A1LG)

Email: usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-dpg-workflow@mail.mil Phone: (703) 695-8287, DSN 225-8287

Air Force Reserve Senior Leader Management (AFR Officers, O-6 through O-9)

Air Force Reserve Senior Leader Management Office

(HQ USAF/REG)

Email: usaf.pentagon.af-re.mbx.af-reg-workflow@mail.mil Phone: (703) 614-5747, DSN 224-5747

Active Duty Colonel Development (AD Officers, O-6)

Air Force Colonel Management Office

(HQ USAF/A1LO)

Email: usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-a1-workflow@mail.mil Phone: (703) 571-3423, DSN 671-3423

Senior Civilian Development

(SES, DISES, ST, SL, DISL)

Air Force Senior Executive Management Office

(HQ USAF/A1LS)

Email: usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-dps-workflow@mail.mil Phone: (703) 571-7063, DSN 671-7063

GS-15 Development (GS-15 participants, primarily those selected through CDE process)

Civilian Developmental Education (CDE)

(AFPC/DP2ZLE)

Email: jeffrey.simmons.19@us.af.mil or Esther.chavarria@us.af.mil Phone: (210) 565-3532, DSN 665-3532

Active Duty and Reserve Chief Master Sergeant Development (AD/AFR Enlisted, E-9)

Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Management Office

(HQ USAF/A1LE)

Email: usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-dpe-workflow@mail.mil Phone: (703) 571-3265, DSN 671-3265

Air National Guard Chief Master Sergeant Development (ANG Enlisted, E-9)

Air National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader Management Office

(ANG/SELMO)

Email: usaf.jbanafw.ngb-cf.mbx.selmo@mail.mil Phone: (240) 612-9469, DSN 612-9469

Air National Guard Officer Development (ANG Officers, O-6 through O-9)

National Guard Bureau, General Officer Training and Development Division (NGB/CF) Email: ANG.ForceDevelopment@ang.af.mil Phone: (703) 601-2257, DSN 329-2257 mailto:usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af.-a1di-workflow@mail.mil mailto:usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-dpg-workflow@mail.mil mailto:usaf.pentagon.af-re.mbx.af-reg-workflow@mail.mil mailto:usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-a1-workflow@mail.mil mailto:usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-dps-workflow@mail.mil mailto:jeffrey.simmons.19@us.af.mil mailto:Esther.chavarria@us.af.mil mailto:usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-dpe-workflow@mail.mil mailto:usaf.jbanafw.ngb-cf.mbx.selmo@mail.mil mailto:ANG.ForceDevelopment@ang.af.mil

PRIMARY COURSES

ADVANCED SENIOR LEADER

DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (ASLDS)

The Advanced Senior Leader Development Seminar incorporates Phases 1 and 2 of the Advanced Senior Leader Development Program (ASLDP) and is designed to facilitate traditional and non-traditional deep thinking and enable innovative solution sets to complex global problems. It includes knowledge and application sessions addressing the global strategic environment and financial trends, defense resourcing, the political environment, public affairs and strategic messaging, storytelling, and innovation.

Attendees will also gain insight into important personal attributes, views, orientations, behaviors, and preferences using a custom battery of assessments (360, etc.) and individual sessions with executive coaches to interpret assessments and enhance individual development.

Program Provider:

HQ USAF/A1DI, AF/DPG, and Council for Logistics Research, Inc. (CLR)

Program Location:

Washington, DC area (location varies)

Program Frequency:

Two times per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Program Duration:

1 week (6 days)

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials, lodging, and most meals)

Unit-funded:

Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course Ground transportation Miscellaneous expenses

Target Population:

General Officers newly selected (O-8s) and O-8 selects, AD, AFR, and ANG SES/DISES Members (Tier 2)

AF Institutional Competencies/Sub-Competencies Addressed:

Employing Military Capabilities o Leverage Technology Enterprise Perspective o Enterprise Structure and Relationships o Global, Regional, and Cultural Awareness o Strategic Communication

Managing Organizations and Resources o Resource Stewardship o Change Management

Leading People o Develops and Inspires Others o Takes Care of People

Fostering Collaborative Relationships o Builds Teams and Coalitions

Embodies Airman Culture o Warrior Ethos o Develops Self

Program Website:

SLMTs will provide participants access to program website.

Pre-Course Requirements:

Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessments and self-evaluations).

Remarks:

None.

AFRICA SEMINAR (AFRICA)

The Africa Seminar (Africa) provides participants the opportunity to explore the social, cultural, political, and economic developments of Africa. As the second largest and second most populous continent in the world, Africa is of interest to the United States (U.S.) from the history of political and economic weaknesses, along with civil and regional strife, directly affecting U.S. national security. The presence of energy, mineral, and agricultural resources make several African states key components of the global economy. If Africa has largely been ignored in the foreign and economic affairs of the major powers in the past, it is now time to recognize its significance and understand the challenges and promise of the region.

The political turmoil that began in Tunisia and swept across North Africa and throughout the Middle East may well have echoes throughout Africa south of the Sahara. Autocracy, corruption, and inequality have already generated conflict throughout the continent and could yet be magnified by the political upheaval in the north.

Drawing upon the knowledge and experience of a diverse group of prominent experts, the Africa Seminar addresses current issues and trends that affect U.S. national security interests. Talks are informal and off-the-record. Ample time will be allowed for discussion and question-and-answer sessions with each speaker.

Program Provider:

Alan L. Freed Associates

Program Location:

Washington, DC

Program Frequency:

One session per year

Program Duration:

3 days

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials and some meals) Unit-funded:

Lodging Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG SES/DISES Members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3) Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG GS-15 participants Chief Master Sergeants (E-9), AD, AFR, and ANG

Enterprise Perspective o Global, Regional, and Cultural Awareness

Program Website:

http://publicpolicyseminars.com/area-studies-seminar/africa-seminar/

Pre-Course Requirements:

Participants must complete an online registration form.

Remarks:

Seminar topics vary from session to session, based on current events. A list of seminar topics is available on the program website prior to each session.

http://publicpolicyseminars.com/area-studies-seminar/africa-seminar/ http://publicpolicyseminars.com/area-studies-seminar/africa-seminar/

AIR FORCE CIVILIAN LEADERSHIP COURSE (AFCLC)

The Air Force Civilian Leadership Course (AFCLC) is an intensive one-week program designed to help Air Force civilians develop their leadership skills and improve organizational performance. The course was created to better prepare GS-14 and GS-15 employees for the challenging experiences they will face as strategic leaders, supervisors, and team-builders. The course introduces the various aspects of leadership, including: leading people; workforce generational diversity; leadership coaching; problem solving and decision making; collaborative conflict management; and creativity, all enhanced through the Air Force Enterprise Perspective.

AFCLC also helps participants expand their understanding of themselves, their peers, and team collaboration through:

Self-discovery through the Leadership Mirror 360º, Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP), Myers-

Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation – Behavior (FIRO-B) assessments

Team Building and creation of a learning community via problem solving in real-world scenarios Development of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) Exposure and mentoring with senior Air Force executives

Program Provider:

HQ USAF/A1DI and Council for Logistics Research, Inc. (CLR)

Program Location:

Washington, DC area (location varies)

Program Frequency:

Three times per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Program Duration:

1 week (5 days)

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials, lodging, and most meals)

AFPC-funded:

Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

GS-14/15 participants selected via Career Field

Development Team (DT) process

AF Institutional Competencies/Sub-Competencies Addressed:

Enterprise Perspective o Enterprise Structure and Relationships Strategic Thinking o Vision Leading People o Develops and Inspires Others o Diversity

Fostering Collaborative Relationships o Builds Teams and Coalitions o Negotiating

Embodies Airman Culture o Ethical Leadership

AFPC will provide participants access to the program website.

Pre-Course Requirements:

Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessments and self-evaluations). Attendees who do not complete pre-coursework by the deadline may be deferred to a later session.

COMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT

TRAINING COURSE (CCMSTC)

The Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course (CCMSTC) is a Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)-hosted program geared toward making newly-selected Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM) candidates more effective representatives for Wing Commanders and the Air Force.

The course provides an opportunity for candidates to explore and understand Command Chief roles and responsibilities, discuss Air Force and wing-level issues, and to meet with sitting Wing Commanders.

This program is mandatory for new Active Duty Command Chief candidates. Spouses are invited to attend.

Program Provider:

AF/DPE and presenters from government and private industry

Program Location:

JB Andrews, MD

Program Frequency:

One session per year (fall)

Program Duration:

One week (five days)

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials and some meals) Unit-funded*:

Lodging Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

*Spouses may be required to pay a course fee.

Chief Master Sergeants (E-9; CCM candidates), AD, AFR, and ANG Spouses of CMSgt attendees o Enterprise Structure and Relationships Strategic Thinking o Vision Leading People o Develops and Inspires Others o Takes Care of People o Diversity

Fostering Collaborative Relationships o Builds Teams and Coalitions

Embodies Airman Culture o Ethical Leadership

AF/CVXE will provide participants access to the program website.

Pre-Course Requirements:

Participants must complete an online registration form and submit a current biography.

All TDY participants are required to stay in base lodging.

CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

FOR EXECUTIVES (CPIE)

The Continuous Process Improvement for Executives (CPIE) program augments General Officer (GO), Senior Executive Service (SES), Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM), and Career Field Manager (CFM) leadership skills with an understanding of how to manage performance and strategically align continuous process improvement (CPI) using multiple process improvement methodologies, strategic deployment, and management strategies.

The course includes one full-day immersion in process improvement concepts and one half-day visit to an industry operation that provides first-hand exposure to Lean tools and CPI concepts in practice.

Industry senior executives complement course material with real-world experiences in applying Lean to daily, weekly, and monthly management processes.

Program Provider:

University of North Carolina (UNC)/Institute for Defense Business (IDB)

Program Location:

National Capitol Region (NCR);

Cincinnati, OH; or Chapel Hill, NC (course locations may change annually)

Program Frequency:

Six sessions per year (seasonal schedule varies)

Program Duration:

1.5 days

Program Funding:

SAF/MG-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel)

Unit-funded:

Lodging Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

SES/DISES Members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3)

AF Institutional Competencies/Sub-Competencies Addressed:

Managing Organizations and Resources o Change Management o Continuous Improvement https://www.idb.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-Continuous-Process- Improvement-Case-Study.pdf

Pre-Course Requirements:

Participants must possess an Amazon account linked to a personal email address (some course materials accessed via Amazon Kindle tablets provided for attendee use).

Remarks:

Program is recommended for all GOs, SES members, CCMs, and CFMs.

https://www.idb.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-Continuous-Process-Improvement-Case-Study.pdf https://www.idb.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-Continuous-Process-Improvement-Case-Study.pdf https://www.idb.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-Continuous-Process-Improvement-Case-Study.pdf

CSAF FELLOWS (CSAFF) PROGRAM

(SLD COMPONENT)

The CSAF Fellows (CSAFF) Program (SLD Component) utilizes non-traditional career opportunities to cultivate enterprise perspective and provide participants with unique joint and interagency experience.

The CSAF Fellows Program was approved by General Moseley at CORONA and implemented in 2007.

The objectives of the CSAF Fellows Program are:

Deliberately develop AF officers to be competitive for key joint leadership billets Create a cross-functional cohort that offers a networking opportunity, both with members of the program, as well as with members of other government agencies Expose other government agencies to the AF perspective and expose selected Airmen to decision-making processes and their correlation to national military strategy and priorities

As part of the program’s SLD Component, CSAF Fellows attend courses from the Senior Leader Development Portfolio and custom seminars based on requirements of the individuals and cohort.

Program Provider:

HQ USAF/DPO and presenters from government and academia

Program Location:

Washington, DC

Program Frequency:

Up to two sessions per year

Program Duration:

3 days

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials and some meals) AF/CVXO-funded:

Lodging Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

Colonels (O-6; CSAF Fellows), AD o Strategic Communication Managing Organizations and Resources o Resource Stewardship Strategic Thinking o Vision o Decision-Making

Leading People o Develops and Inspires Others

Fostering Collaborative Relationships o Builds Teams and Coalitions

Embodies Airman Culture

Pre-Course Requirements:

Pre-course requirements vary by session. AF/CVXO will notify participants of any requirements prior to the program.

CYBERSECURITY: THE INTERSECTION

OF POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY (CYBERSECURITY)

Cybersecurity: The Intersection of Policy and Technology is an intensive, week-long program led by a team of Harvard faculty members, policy makers, and leading practitioners in the field of cybersecurity, many of whom advise governments, agencies, and industry around the world on security and technology. The curriculum brings together technologists and policymakers and provides them with a conceptual framework for the design of both cybersecurity policy and technology. The course focuses on the technical and policy aspects of security, surveillance, and conflict; however, participants will come away with skills applicable to other situations in which policy and technology interact. Based on case studies drawn from recent events, participants will develop techniques of risk analysis and threat-modeling applicable to a broad set of problems.

Program Provider:

Harvard University, John F.

Kennedy School of Government

Program Location:

Cambridge, MA

Program Frequency:

Two sessions per year:

(January and July/August; Air Force participation varies)

Program Duration:

6 days

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials, lodging, and some meals)

Unit-funded:

Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

General Officers (O-7 and O-8), AD and AFR Colonels (O-6), AD and AFR SES/DISES Members (Tiers 1 and 2)

Employing Military Capabilities o Operational and Strategic Art o Unit, AF, Joint, and Coalition Capabilities

Fostering Collaborative Relationships o Builds Teams and Coalitions https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/cybersecurity

Pre-Course Requirements:

Nominees must submit an online application, which includes essay questions. The application requirement for an individual organizational endorsement letter is waived for Air Force applicants. Pre-reading materials will be emailed to attendees.

Remarks:

None.

https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/cybersecurity https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/cybersecurity

DRIVING GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE (DGP):

LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES THAT PRODUCE RESULTS

Driving Government Performance (DGP) is a one-week executive program that introduces several core principles and explicit strategies that public executives can adapt in a variety of complex circumstances to achieve specific performance improvements.

The program is not about creating rigid performance systems. Rather, it focuses on how you can work within existing legal and policy mandates to adapt proven strategies to inspire people to produce results that citizens value. Class analyses, team meetings and informal discussions with colleagues and faculty will deepen your leadership repertoire and contribute to an engaging learning environment.

The curriculum focuses on:

Choosing and producing results: How to decide what goals to set and what strategies to develop in order to achieve them Seizing and creating opportunities: How to recognize and shape events and attitudes to build operational capabilities Measuring performance: How to use specific performance targets and measure results, then use those measures to improve performance and accomplish even more Motivating individuals and energizing teams: How to inspire employees and collaborators to pursue public purposes with dedication and creativity

Program Provider:

Harvard University, John F.

Kennedy School of Government

Program Location:

Cambridge, MA

Program Frequency:

Two sessions per year (March and September; Air Force participation varies)

Program Duration:

6 days

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials, lodging, and some meals)

Unit-funded:

Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course Ground transportation Miscellaneous expenses

Target Population:

Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG GS-15 participants selected via CDE process

Strategic Thinking o Decision-Making o Adaptability

Fostering Collaborative Relationships o Builds Teams and Coalitions o Negotiating

Embodies Airman Culture https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/driving-government-performance

Pre-Course Requirements:

Nominees must submit an online application, which includes essay questions. The application requirement for an individual organizational endorsement letter is waived for Air Force applicants. Pre-reading materials will be emailed to attendees.

https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/driving-government-performance https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/driving-government-performance https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/executive-education/driving-government-performance

ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR (ELS)

The Enterprise Leadership Seminar (ELS) provides a collaborative and powerfully engaging opportunity for participants to increase their effectiveness by gaining an understanding of business acumen within the context of current Air Force issues. The program heightens awareness and deepens insights related to the Air Force “business” enterprise. Participants will discuss current Air Force challenges and expand their Air Force senior leader network.

Participants will examine topics such as: strategic planning and execution; strategic innovation;

individual and group decision making; negotiation and collaboration; leading change; motivating others for high performance; financial and resource management; and ethics. Prominent speakers from private industry, defense, and academia motivate participants to broaden their thinking and expand their intellectual comfort zones through peer interaction and time spent with senior faculty advisors.

Through the use of data, sound business approaches, and best practices, the program challenges participants to test their assumptions and discover new possibilities.

Program Provider:

University of North Carolina (UNC), Kenan-Flagler Business School

Program Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Program Frequency:

Four sessions per year

Program Duration:

1 week (7 days)

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials and most meals) Unit-funded*:

Lodging Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

*AFPC CDE Office centrally funds all travel costs for GS-15 attendees, excluding rental cars.

General Officers (O-7 and O-8), AD, AFR, and ANG (as needed) SES/DISES members (Tiers 1 and 2) (as needed) Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG o Strategic Communication Managing Organizations and Resources o Resource Stewardship o Change Management

Strategic Thinking o Vision o Decision-Making

Leading People o Develops and Inspires Others

Fostering Collaborative Relationships o Negotiating

Embodies Airman Culture o Followership

UNC will provide participants access to the program website.

Pre-Course Requirements:

Pre-readings will be available for download on the ELS program website three weeks prior to the course. Attendees must bring a laptop or iPad to class to access coursework.

ENTERPRISE PERSPECTIVE SEMINAR (EPS)

The Enterprise Perspective Seminar (EPS) gives participants executive-level insights into the inner workings of government. In the second decade of the 21st century, American security concerns are broader and more multi-dimensional than at any other time our nation’s history. In a world defined by regional disputes and big-power rivalries, Congress and the Administration face daunting political and military challenges – both domestic and international – that will need to be effectively addressed.

Participants will examine the local and global implications of congressional decisions; Administration policies and their impact on the Department of Defense (DoD); the Supreme Court and its role in policy;

and issues in the economic, national security, and political arenas. Speakers at this program are high-level internationally-recognized experts with extensive professional experience and insight into current issues. Participants will have the opportunity to walk the corridors of the Capitol, view congressional hearings, visit the Supreme Court, and witness the legislative process firsthand.

Program Provider:

Alan L. Freed Associates

Program Location:

Washington, DC

Program Frequency:

Two sessions per year

Program Duration:

4 days

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials and some meals) Unit-funded*:

Lodging Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

* AFPC CDE Office centrally funds

SES/DISES Members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3) Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG o Unit, AF, Joint, and Coalition Capabilities Enterprise Perspective o Government Organization and Processes Managing Organizations and Resources o Resource Stewardship

Program Website:

http://publicpolicyseminars.com/enterprise-perspective-seminar/

Pre-Course Requirements:

Participants must complete an online registration form. Pre-reading materials will be emailed to attendees.

Remarks:

Seminar topics vary from session to session, based on current events. A list of seminar topics is available on the program website prior to each session.

http://publicpolicyseminars.com/enterprise-perspective-seminar/ http://publicpolicyseminars.com/enterprise-perspective-seminar/

GENERAL OFFICER TRANSITION

ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GO TAP)

The General Officer Transition Assistance Program (GO TAP) helps Air Force senior officers prepare for retirement and plan for their transition to the civilian workforce.

Topics addressed during the program include:

Planning for a career transition Networking Entrepreneurship Résumé building, interview skills, and salary negotiation Financial, income tax, and estate planning Post-retirement benefits and entitlements Post-retirement employment issues TRICARE and VA medical coverage

Program Provider:

AF/CVXG and various speakers

Program Location:

Various locations within NCR

Program Frequency:

Five sessions per year

Program Duration:

1 week (5 days)

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials) Unit-funded*:

Lodging Per diem (meals and incidental expenses) ** Travel to/from course

*Spouses may attend on a space-available basis and are responsible for funding their own travel expenses.

**Attendees and spouses may be required to pay a course fee for refreshments.

Target Population:

General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD and AFR and

ANG who qualify for AD retirement Spouses of General Officer attendees (space-available)

None

Pre-Course Requirements:

None.

Remarks:

General Officers are required to attend this course upon selection to Major General. Spouses may attend on a space-available basis. Note: AFR General Officers who qualify for reserve retirement should attend Reserve GO TAP (contact AF/REG for additional information).

HARVARD SEMINAR FOR NEW PRESIDENTS

(NEW-PRES)

The Harvard Seminar for New Presidents provides first-time college and university presidents with a practical and conceptual orientation to the presidency. Productive, articulate, responsive leadership is expected as soon as a new president assumes office. Multiple institutional pressures do not permit the luxury of learning on the job. This program helps new presidents overcome these challenges by familiarizing them with the opportunities and hazards they will likely face in their first months and years of their presidency and prepares them to respond to the multiple responsibilities and constituencies of their new role.

In sessions ranging from academic leadership to strategic planning, the Seminar focuses on critical issues for higher education executives. It also provides a chance for new presidents to reflect on their own situations and to consult with experts about their special concerns and circumstances. Most importantly, the seminar introduces presidents to an extraordinary peer group of colleagues from around the country.

Program Provider:

Harvard University, Graduate School of Education (GSE)

Program Location:

Cambridge, MA

Program Frequency:

One session per year (usually July; Air Force participation varies)

Program Duration:

6 days

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and lodging)

Unit-funded:

Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

General Officers (O-7, O-8, and O-9), AD (newly-selected leaders of Air Force educational institutions, as appropriate) o Global, Regional, and Cultural Awareness Managing Organizations and Resources o Resource Stewardship Strategic Thinking o Vision o Decision-Making o Adaptability

Fostering Collaborative Relationships o Builds Teams and Coalitions

Embodies Airman Culture http://www.gse.harvard.edu/ppe/program/harvard-seminar-new-presidents

Pre-Course Requirements:

Nominees must submit an online application, which includes a letter of interest and current résumé.

Remarks:

None.

http://www.gse.harvard.edu/ppe/program/harvard-seminar-new-presidents http://www.gse.harvard.edu/ppe/program/harvard-seminar-new-presidents

LEADERSHIP AT THE PEAK (LAP)

Leadership at the Peak (LAP) is an opportunity for senior-most leaders to delve into the specific and complex challenges of leading at the top. The program focuses on key executive skills, such as creating and articulating a vision, executive image, developing a leadership and talent strategy aligned with business strategy, leading beyond organizational boundaries, communication, influence, and self-awareness. In addition to developing these skills, participants are provided with a comprehensive view of leadership that will enable them to handle the pressures and demands of enterprise-level leadership.

Participants are able to link leadership behaviors, perception, and best practices with executive image, vision, and personal health. The program is designed to help senior leaders begin behavioral changes that have long-term career value while interacting with other participants to broaden their network of executive colleagues.

Program Provider:

Center for Creative Leadership

(CCL)

Program Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Program Frequency:

Four to eight sessions per year

Program Duration:

1 week (5 days)

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials and some meals) Unit-funded:

Lodging Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

General Officers (O-9), AD, AFR, and ANG SES/DISES Members (Tier 3)

Leading People o Develops and Inspires Others o Takes Care of People

Fostering Collaborative Relationships o Builds Teams and Coalitions

Embodies Airman Culture http://www.ccl.org/leadership/programs/LAPOverview.aspx (website is for course information purposes only, and not for registration)

Pre-Course Requirements:

Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessments, self-evaluations, and coaching calls). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

Remarks:

The program location in Colorado Springs has an elevation of over 6,000 feet above sea level. Upon registration, attendees will be provided information on avoiding high-altitude illness.

http://www.ccl.org/leadership/programs/LAPOverview.aspx

LEADING STRATEGICALLY (LS)

Leading Strategically (LS) helps leaders move beyond simply having a strategy to achieving successful execution, the key to results that matter. The program provides leaders with skills to handle complexity, bridge boundaries, and shape organizational culture to be successful at this level.

Senior leaders face the challenge of getting everyone from the executive team to the front lines moving in the right directions together. But getting everyone aligned around the same goals and committed to the big picture is not easy. This program develops the skills to think, act, and influence strategically.

Participants will learn to align leadership and organizational strategies; identify the key drivers for leadership and organizational strategies; understand the implications of culture on strategic leadership; leverage conflicting organizational priorities; and create direction, alignment, and commitment across organizational boundaries.

Program Provider:

Center for Creative Leadership

(CCL)

Program Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Program Frequency:

Three sessions per year (usually spring)

Program Duration:

1 week (5 days)

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials and some meals) Unit-funded*:

Lodging Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

General Officers (O-7), AD, AFR, and ANG (as needed) SES/DISES Members (Tier 1) Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG

Leading People o Develops and Inspires Others o Takes Care of People o Diversity

Fostering Collaborative Relationships o Builds Teams and Coalitions https://www.ccl.org/open-enrollment-programs/leading-strategically/ (website is for course information purposes only, and not for registration)

Pre-Course Requirements:

Program requires extensive pre-coursework (online 360-degree assessments and self-evaluations). If pre-coursework is not completed by the deadline, AF may be charged for rescoring late assessments and attendees may be deferred to a later session.

Remarks:

This course replaced the Leadership Development Program (LDP) formerly used by AF.

https://www.ccl.org/open-enrollment-programs/leading-strategically/ https://www.ccl.org/open-enrollment-programs/leading-strategically/

MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA SEMINAR

(MID-EAST-ASIA)

The Middle East and South Asia Seminar (Mid-East-Asia) provides participants the opportunity to uncover the political, economic, and social transformations sweeping the Middle East and South Asia.

Within many key states such as Egypt, Syria, and perhaps increasingly Turkey, there is a struggle for supremacy among determined opponents. Cutting across these developments are the rising tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the ongoing strife between Sunnis and the Shia’ in Bahrain, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, and the rejuvenation of Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorism. Finally, in the face of the United States’ (U.S) diminishing military role throughout the region, Russia is seeking renewed influence in the area and China cautiously looks for the opportunity to enhance its economic and diplomatic influence.

This program combines the knowledge and expertise of scholars, journalists, and policymakers to provide in-depth discussions of the Arab uprisings, the rise of the Islamist parties, and other current issues in the Middle East that could be detrimental to U.S. national and international security interests.

Talks are informal and off-the-record, and ample time will be allowed for question-and-answer sessions with each speaker.

Program Provider:

Alan L. Freed Associates

Program Location:

Washington, DC

Program Frequency:

One session per year

Program Duration:

3 days

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials and some meals) Unit-funded:

Lodging Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

SES/DISES Members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3) Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG o Global, Regional, and Cultural Awareness

Program Website:

http://publicpolicyseminars.com/area-studies-seminar/the-middle-east-seminar/

Pre-Course Requirements:

Participants must complete an online registration form.

Remarks:

Seminar topics vary from session to session, based on current events. A list of seminar topics is available on the program website prior to each session.

http://publicpolicyseminars.com/area-studies-seminar/the-middle-east-seminar/ http://publicpolicyseminars.com/area-studies-seminar/the-middle-east-seminar/

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

LEADERSHIP SEMINAR (NISLS)

The National and International Security Leadership Seminar (NISLS) is designed to prepare military and civilian officials to address security and intelligence challenges facing the United States (U.S). This seminar covers a range of issues, including the latest regional risk assessments, inter-governmental initiatives, congressional budgeting, and manpower allocations. Each workshop draws upon the knowledge and experience of a diverse group of prominent experts to help attendees learn more about the changing political, economic, and military factors that shape the international security environment.

Topics include key issues such as nuclear weapons proliferation, cyber security threats, the operational structure of terrorist groups and rogue states, and the complexities involved in the protection of the U.S. infrastructure. Talks are informal and off-the-record. Ample time is allowed for discussion and question-and-answer sessions with each speaker.

Program Provider:

Alan L. Freed Associates

Program Location:

Washington, DC

Program Frequency:

One session per year

Program Duration:

1 week (5 days)

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials and some meals) Unit-funded*:

Lodging Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

SES/DISES Members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3) Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG o Unit, AF, Joint, and Coalition Capabilities Enterprise Perspective o Global, Regional, and Cultural Awareness

Program Website:

http://publicpolicyseminars.com/national-international-security-leadership-seminar/

Pre-Course Requirements:

Participants must complete an online registration form.

Remarks:

Seminar topics vary from session to session, based on current events. A list of seminar topics is available on the program website prior to each session.

http://publicpolicyseminars.com/national-international-security-leadership-seminar/ http://publicpolicyseminars.com/national-international-security-leadership-seminar/

SENIOR LEADER ORIENTATION COURSE (SLOC)

The Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC) is a Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF)-hosted program geared toward helping new Brigadier Generals (Active Duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard) and newly-appointed Senior Executive Service (SES)/Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES) members become more effective representatives of the Air Force as they assume greater leadership responsibilities. SLOC provides an opportunity to receive a top-level strategic view of the institutional Air Force. Additionally, the course incorporates sessions designed to fulfill the requirements for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)-required Senior Executive Equal Opportunity Seminar (SEEOS).

SLOC attendance is mandatory for new Active Duty Brigadier Generals and newly-appointed career SES and DISES members. Spouses are invited to attend week one.

Program Provider:

AF/CVXG; AF/CVXS; HQ

USAF/REG; NGB/HRT; and speakers from defense, industry, and academia

Program Location:

JB Andrews, MD JBSA-Lackland, TX

Program Frequency:

One session per year (July/August)

Program Duration:

2 weeks (10 days)

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials, some meals, and course-related travel)

Unit-funded*:

Lodging Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

*Participants and spouses may be required to pay a course fee.

General Officers (newly-promoted O-7), AD, AFR, and ANG SES/DISES Members (newly-appointed Tiers 1 and 2) Spouses of General Officers and SES/DISES Members o Unit, AF, Joint, and Coalition Capabilities Enterprise Perspective o Enterprise Structure and Relationships o Government Organization and Processes o Global, Regional, and Cultural Awareness o Strategic Communication

Strategic Thinking o Vision

Leading People o Develops and Inspires Others o Takes Care of People o Diversity

Fostering Collaborative Relationships o Builds Teams and Coalitions

Embodies Airman Culture

SLMTs will provide participants access to the program website.

Pre-Course Requirements:

Participants must complete an online registration form and submit a current biography.

All participants are required to stay in base lodging.

SYSTEMS THINKING SEMINAR (STS)

The Systems Thinking Seminar (STS) introduces participants to systems thinking, which allows us to identify and visually see how all the variables or factors interact to create the dynamic problems and challenges we face as leaders. The mindset, tools and processes of systems thinking provides a problem-solving methodology that enhances our ability to understand, describe and resolve these challenges.

This seminar will help participants:

Understand the challenges of their organizations from a systems perspective and design solutions that leverage their strengths Anticipate the intended and unintended consequences of today's decisions Use Causal Loop Diagrams (the principal tool of systems thinking) to properly diagnose and solve the most critical and complex issues within their organizations View their organizations as interrelated and interdependent systems rather than a collection of separate entities

Program Provider:

Stimson Associates, Inc. (SAI)

Program Location:

Arlington, VA

Program Frequency:

Two sessions per year (as needed)

Program Duration:

2 days

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials and light refreshments)

Unit-funded:

Lodging Per diem (meals and incidental expenses) Travel to/from course

GS-15 participants

Air staff attendees

Strategic Thinking o Vision o Decision-Making o Adaptability

Pre-Course Requirements:

Participants will get more from this course by attending with a cohort of other attendees from their own organizations and collectively identifying an organizational challenge for discussion/problem-solving.

Remarks:

This course is very similar to the 2.5-day Strategic Mindset Seminar (SMS).

TRANSITION SEMINAR FOR CIVILIAN

SENIOR LEADERS (TRANS-CSL)

The Transition Seminar for Civilian Senior Leaders (Trans-CSL) helps Air Force senior executives plan for their retirement from Federal service.

Topics addressed include:

Financial, tax, and estate planning Social Security and Federal retirement benefits and entitlements Insurances Post-retirement employment opportunities and restrictions The psychological aspects of retirement

Attendance is encouraged no later than one year prior to the senior leader's projected retirement date.

Program Provider:

AF/CVXS and National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc.

(NITP)

Program Location:

Arlington, VA

Program Frequency:

Two sessions per year (spring and fall)

Program Duration:

4 days

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials) Unit-funded*:

Lodging Per diem (meals and incidental expenses) Travel to/from course

*Spouses may be required to pay a course fee for course materials and light refreshments.

ST, SL, and DISL Members Spouses of SES/DISES, ST, SL, DISL Members (space-available)

Spouses may attend on a space-available basis.

SECONDARY COURSES

CHINA AND EAST ASIA SEMINAR

(CHINA)

The China and East Asia Seminar highlights the growing importance of Asia as a focus of United States (U.S.) policy and spotlights key issues influencing the U.S.-China relationship, including strengths and weaknesses of Chinese social, political, and economic development, as well as the transformations of the countries who find themselves in the immediate geopolitical orbit of this rising power: Japan, the states of Southeast Asia, the Korean states, the Philippines, India, and others. These transformations are in response to both the rise of China and to the broader social forces reshaping the political, economic, and strategic contours of Asia and the Pacific.

Drawing upon the knowledge and experience of a diverse group of prominent experts on China and East Asia, this seminar addresses the historic challenges to U.S. national security interests presented by the rise of China and the changes sweeping through East Asia and the Pacific. Talks are informal and off-the-record. Ample time will be allowed for question-and-answer sessions with each speaker.

Program Provider:

Alan L. Freed Associates

Program Location:

Washington, DC

Program Frequency:

One session per year

Program Duration:

3 days

Program Funding:

HQ USAF-funded:

Tuition (includes program materials and some meals) Unit-funded:

Lodging Partial per diem (meals not included in tuition) Travel to/from course

SES/DISES Members (Tiers 1, 2, and 3) Colonels (O-6), AD, AFR, and ANG o Global, Regional, and Cultural Awareness

Program Website:

TBD

Pre-Course Requirements:

Participants must complete an online registration form.

Remarks:

Seminar topics vary from session to session, based on current events. A list of seminar topics is available on the program website prior to each session.

GETTYSBURG LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (GLE)

The Gettysburg Leadership Experience explores different aspects of leadership, followership, and organizational dynamics using a variety of uniquely tailored, core learning modules, including:

Anticipatory leadership Transactional and transformational leadership Clarity of communication Managing disagreement Predictable surprises The dual role of leader and follower Level 5 leadership

The core learning modules are complemented with action-oriented case studies focused on key lessons tied to specific conversations and events that occurred in July 1863. The program uses the Gettysburg battlefield as a “leadership laboratory” to reinforce key learning objectives so participants can learn to apply timeless leadership lessons to current organizational situations and challenges.

Program Provider:

FCC Services

Program Location:

Gettysburg, PA

Program Frequency:

One to two sessions per year (seasonal schedule and Air Force…