Deborah Deichman
Deborah Deichman is an instructor at Graduate School USA with over 30 years of service, teaching in Leadership and Management with a strong emphasis on supervisory skills. A management and communications specialist, she has developed and delivered training programs in the public sector since 1975 and has trained more than 20,000 participants in techniques that enhance management effectiveness, employee productivity, and organizational contribution.
She is known for her ability to quickly adapt to the unique needs of each organization and to establish rapid rapport with a diverse range of participants. As a result, Debby has conducted training in more than 300 federal government agencies, including USAID, the Department of Defense, Customs and Border Protection, and USDA Research Centers.
Ms. Deichman’s flexibility has also enabled her to transition seamlessly from face-to-face classroom instruction to virtual-led and self-paced online learning. Her versatility makes her a key contributor to several curriculum areas at Graduate School USA, including the Center for Leadership and Management, where she serves as an instructor for the Aspiring Leader, New Leader, Executive Leader, and Executive Potential Programs, in addition to serving as a reviewer for the Executive Potential Program. She has also trained foreign service nationals across the globe.
Debby is skilled in instructional design and redesigned GSUSA’s flagship course, Introduction to Supervision. Most recently, she designed five courses for the new Emerging Leader Certificate.
Ms. Deichman holds a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the College of William and Mary.
Debby is a two-time recipient of GSUSA’s highest honor, the Faculty Excellence Award, demonstrating the significant value she brings to both GSUSA and the agencies she serves. She also received the newly created Customer Feedback Award for 2023 and 2024 and served on the GSUSA Instructor Advisory Board.
Learning Resources by Deborah Deichman
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Leading Innovation and Change: Strategies for Agile Leadership
Explore key strategies for leading innovation and managing change to drive organizational growth and adaptability.
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Financial Acumen for Executives: Mastering Budget and Resource Management
Explore the critical role financial acumen plays for executives and offers actionable insights into mastering budgeting and resource allocation.
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Strategic Leadership: Building Vision and Driving Change
A guide into the core principles of strategic leadership, equipping leaders with the tools to drive innovation, align resources, and inspire their teams toward achieving extraordinary goals.
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Navigating Coaching vs. Mentoring in Leadership Relationships
Learn more about the key differences between coaching and mentoring, and learn how each plays a unique role in leadership development. Module 4 explores how to build strong, effective relationships by applying emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills.
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Implementing Emotional Intelligence for Effective Communication and Trust
Challenging workplace conversations can become productive turning points when guided by emotional intelligence. This portion of the course offers practical strategies for using empathy, clarity, and trust-building techniques to resolve conflict and strengthen dialogue.
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