MLP I

CPCS MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM – MANAGERIAL ESSENTIALS

CPCS is committed to training and supporting our managers to promote management success and effective leadership. We have developed a very well received two stage CPCS Management & Leadership Training program:  MLP I – Managerial Essentials, and MLP II – Managerial Excellence.  MLP I is designed for AICs, Unit Heads, and Supervisors.  We encourage all managers and supervisors (attorneys, social workers/SSAs, investigators, AAs, operations employees, etc.) to apply.

Applications are due on or before October 17, 2024 to [email protected]  (Application)

MLP I Program Goals

This program is designed to help you develop the skills for managerial success and effective leadership.  It will enable you to:

• increase self-awareness;
• assess your strengths and build resilience;
• increase productivity;
• learn how to delegate effectively;
• better manage conflict;
• understand how to achieve results through others;
• manage performance;
• communicate effectively, motivate, and inspire;
• build effective teams;
• develop emotional intelligence;
• become a better coach, acquire skills to give better feedback; and
• improve your facilitation skills

MLP I Organizational Overview 

The program will run 7 virtual sessions over four months.  Key components include:

• Pre-work: Prior to the start of the program, you will be assigned background reading.  You will be asked to identify your own leadership challenges and complete a DiSC assessment online.

• Participants will be expected to attend all sessions of all workshops. For now, sessions will be virtual.  Applicants should block the following dates:

• Dec 18    (9- 12:30)
• Jan    9    (9-12)
• Jan  30    (9-12)
• Feb 18     (9-12)
• Mar  5     (9-12)
• Mar 21     (9-12)
• Apr   7     (9-12)

There will be self-study between workshops with relevant readings, videos etc. 

What is Expected

Applicants to the MLP I program are making a psychological “contract” to themselves, their peers, and senior management.  Learning is hard work and requires full commitment.  People have different learning styles and needs; this program asks you to coach and work with peers, experiment with new behaviors on the job, and be open to learning more about yourself.  We understand that this is a meaningful commitment to make, and we are confident that you will learn and grow significantly by participating in MLP I.  At the same time, if you are interested in applying, but feel that circumstances are not right for you now, we encourage you to keep the program in mind and apply when the next program is announced.

Participant Selections

Since the program is limited, we expect that we will have more applications than spots available. Selections will be made to create a diverse group across positions, divisions, and units.