# New Leader Certificate Program Develop Core Leadership Skills for Managing Change, Building Teams, and Leading with Influence in the Federal Government Canonical URL: ## Overview Unlock your leadership potential and transform into an effective federal leader. This program is tailored for professionals who have been leading others formally or informally for three years or less, or those who are in new leadership roles or have recently been promoted. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of change dynamics and their impact on individuals and organizations. Participants will analyze reactions to change and tolerance for change, and develop the skills necessary to lead effective change management strategies. Additionally, the program emphasizes the importance of establishing and strengthening relationships with others to get work done effectively. Courses cover key topics such as understanding yourself and others, building teams, and change management. Participants will also gain an overview of essential leadership and management skills, including prioritizing, decision-making, goal setting, and implementation. The program investigates the skills needed to manage finances, human resources, and technology within the federal workplace, providing a broad understanding of federal guidelines and real expectations for managers. Participants will explore how influence can be utilized by leaders to increase the likelihood of success, including building relationships, using persuasion and negotiation, and forming partnerships and coalitions. By completing this certificate program, new and current leaders will be well-equipped to lead their teams and organizations effectively. Participants should expect to complete the program within one (1) year. ## What you'll learn - Lead change by understanding individual and organizational responses. - Strengthen workplace relationships and lead teams effectively. - Manage others with clarity, role alignment, and performance focus. - Apply tools for managing HR, finance, and technology in your team. - Build influence through persuasion, partnership, and coalition-building. ## Curriculum 1. **Understanding and Implementing Change in the Workplace Course** 2. **Establishing Effective Relationships With Employees Course** 3. **Leading and Managing Others Course** 4. **Applying Management Skills to Meet Organizational Goals Course** 5. **Establishing Yourself as an Influential Leader Course** 6. **AI Fundamentals for Government Employees Course** ## Instructors ### Amy Sareeram — Instructor Amy is a seasoned leadership expert with over two decades of experience guiding executives through the complexities of senior leadership. She specializes in helping leaders navigate new roles, drive enterprise initiatives, and manage high-stakes change. Drawing from her own leadership journey, Amy has worked with organizations and individuals worldwide, tailoring her approach to diverse organizational cultures. She leverages her expertise to teach leadership concepts, integrate diverse teams, and enhance emotional intelligence, fostering improved performance, communication, and accountability. Amy’s career spans both public and private sectors, giving her a unique perspective on transformational change and team building. At the Federal Bureau of Investigation, she led diverse teams addressing national security and criminal threats, implemented systemic organizational changes, and served as the first analyst in four senior leadership roles, including Deputy Assistant Director for Intelligence, where she managed a $100 million budget and a team of over 350. In the private sector, she excelled as Managing Director of Aon’s Cyber Solutions Intelligence Practice, leading a global team in cyber investigations and consistently surpassing financial goals. Amy holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Bradley University, a Master of Arts from George Washington University, and executive education certificates from Harvard Business School and INSEAD. Certified as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation, she utilizes tools like DiSC, Gallup CliftonStrengths, and Emotional Intelligence Assessments to help leaders challenge assumptions, leverage strengths, and create actionable plans for lasting success. ### Deborah Deichman — Instructor Deborah Deichman is a management and communications specialist who has developed and delivered training programs in the public sector since 1975. To date, she has trained over 20,000 participants in techniques that enhance management and employee productivity as well as increase their contributions to their organizations. She is known for her ability to quickly adapt to the unique needs of each organization and to rapidly establish rapport with her widely diverse participants. As a result, Debby has conducted training in over 300 federal government agencies that include USAID, Department of Defense, Customs and Border Protection, and USDA Research Centers. Ms. Deichman’s flexibility has also allowed her to transition easily from face-to-face classroom training to virtual-led and self-paced online training. Debby’s versatility makes her valuable to several curriculum areas in the Graduate School USA, including the Center for Leadership and Management as an instructor for the Aspiring Leader, New Leader, Executive Leader, and Executive Potential Programs, as well as a reviewer for the Executive Potential Program. She has also served as a trainer to foreign service nationals across the world. Additionally, Debby is skilled in instructional design and redesigned the GSUSA flagship course, _Introduction to Supervision_. Most recently, she designed 5 courses for the new Emerging Leader Certificate. Ms. Deichman’s educational background includes 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 in Virginia. Debby is a two-time recipient of GSUSA’s highest honor, which is the Faculty Excellence Award, which speaks to the value she brings to her own organization as well as to those in which she conducts training. She also received a newly created Customer Feedback Award for 2023 and 2024 and served on the GSUSA Instructor Advisory Board. ### Daniel Strohl — Instructor Daniel has devoted his career to developing the communication and technical skills of professional staff, with experience as a trainer and speaker spanning five decades. He specializes in business writing, technical writing, auditing, interpersonal communication, and critical thinking, basing his course content on "real-world" work situations and combining discussion with team exercises to create an exciting learning environment that addresses both individual and organizational goals. After serving in the Air Force and completing a federal career at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he led reviews of federal programs and taught classes on writing, auditing, and public speaking—Dan has taught thousands of employees nationwide in the public and private sectors, including clients such as NASA, FEMA, the FBI, Pfizer, Norfolk Southern, and the Department of Homeland Security. He holds a B.S. in Zoology from Duke University and an M.A. in Psychology and Organizational Development from West Georgia University, and received the Customer Excellence Award from Graduate School USA in 2023. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $2999