Creating a Results-Driven Culture Course
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Learn how to align mission, vision, and goals by optimizing decision-making, relationships, and operational effectiveness.
Learn how to align mission, vision, and goals by optimizing decision-making, relationships, and operational effectiveness.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the mission, vision, and goals of an organization, principles of customer relationship management, strategies for problem-solving and decision-making, and the concepts of efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace. Participants will develop the skills and knowledge required to analyze organizational goals, build strong customer relationships, make effective decisions, and optimize work processes.
Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.
Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.
The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student
Directly addressing the day-to-day challenges of federal employees.
Your trusted training partner, equipping public service professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles and drive meaningful impact.
Attend this course Live Online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
At Graduate School USA, you’ll learn in small groups and receive personalized attention.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
Our instructors are industry experts and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.
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Explore leadership, financial, human capital, and technology management basics to help guide organizational success using a unified strategy.
Innovate strategies to drive enterprise-wide performance improvement and mission delivery across federal organizations.
Develop leadership influence by forming trust-based connections and leveraging collaboration to deliver shared results.
Acquire tools to foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture that maximizes employee engagement and satisfaction.
Since 1921, Graduate School USA has partnered with over 125 federal agencies and trained more than one million federal employees. Led by instructors with deep, real-world knowledge of federal regulations, policies, and practices, our private group programs are practical, mission-driven, and tailored to your agency’s objectives. We offer expertise across key federal domains—including human resources, financial management, acquisition and contracting, leadership, and more—to deliver training where and how your team needs it.
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The first installment is due one week before the first class. Subsequent installments are spread out evenly across the duration of the course.
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$64.90 | 10% non-refundable deposit |
$649.00 | Total You Pay |
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Alan Zucker is a Senior Instructor at the Graduate School, focusing on project management, agile, and leadership. He brings over 25 years of experience working for the Federal Government and Fortune 100 companies to the classroom. Mr. Zucker has led high-visibility strategic initiatives and managed a project execution organization of 175 project professionals.
Mr. Zucker has a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Maryland and a bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP), and a Disciplined Agile Coach from the Project Management Institute. He is also a Scaled Agile (SAFe) Program Consultant, a Certified Scrum Professional with Scrum Alliance, and a Certified Trainer from the Agile Leadership Academy.
Mr. Zucker has delivered thousands of successful projects and played a leadership role in the agile transformation of a Fortune 50 financial services company. He is active in the project management and agile communities. Mr. Zucker is a keynote speaker and is regularly quoted in the industry press. He has authored nearly 150 articles on project management best practices.
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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 StrengthFinders, and Emotional Intelligence Assessments to help leaders challenge assumptions, leverage strengths, and create actionable plans for lasting success.
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Cindy Morgan-Jaffe is the Founder and CEO of the Positive Money Club, a community for women 50+ that helps them get money fit so that they can live the rich life they envision. She holds a master’s degree in Education and Human Development from George Washington University and is a certified Life, Professional Recovery, and Positive Intelligence® Master Coach and XChange Facilitator. She is also the author of Positive Money – 7 Principles to Living a Rich Life.
Cindy worked in the private, nonprofit, and government sectors as a facilitator, trainer, and program manager in leadership and career development before focusing on financial wellness and health. She is the proud parent of five and lives in Washington, D.C., where she enjoys art, yoga, and hiking.
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Dr. Le'Angela Ingram is a globally recognized leadership advisor, change management expert, and executive coach with over 20 years of experience transforming organizations and individuals across the public, private, and academic sectors. As the founder of Ingram Consulting Group International, she has consulted with more than 200 federal agencies and numerous global institutions, delivering high-impact strategies in organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and emotional intelligence. Her work has spanned three continents, where she has designed and facilitated seminars, workshops, and conferences that drive measurable improvements in employee engagement, cultural competence, workflow efficiency, and cost reduction.
Dr. Ingram’s academic credentials include a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning in Organizations from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Howard University. She has also completed fellowships in Change Management and Women, Leadership, and Change at Johns Hopkins. Certified in Transition Management, Emotional Intelligence, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Dr. Ingram is a sought-after speaker and trainer, known for her ability to foster inclusive leadership and guide organizations through complex transitions. Her clients include the U.S. Department of State, USAID, NASA, Johns Hopkins University, and the Morehouse School of Medicine.
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Michele Proctor, CMP, is a seasoned business strategist and human resources expert with over 25 years of experience in HR management, organizational development, and leadership training. Her career spans diverse industries, including the public, private, federal government, and higher education sectors. Michele specializes in creating synergistic work environments where employees can thrive by leveraging their strengths and finding passion in their work. Her expertise in organizational assessment, performance management, and workforce development has led to significant performance improvements, including a 70% increase in efficiency within business units and operations.
Michele has held senior executive roles at organizations such as the Air Line Pilots Association, Howard University, and Executive Transitions International, Inc. She is the founder and president of RENQUEST & ASSOCIATES, INC., a consulting firm specializing in organizational effectiveness, business development, and career planning. Michele has also served as an adjunct instructor at George Washington University, Anne Arundel Community College, and Graduate School USA. She holds a BBA in Personnel Management from George Washington University and is certified in the DiSC profile, mediation, and career management. Michele is an active member of professional organizations, including the Society for Human Resource Management and the International Society for Performance Improvement.
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Natalya Bah has been a part-time instructor at the Graduate School USA for over fifteen years. Natalya teaches across multiple curricula, including Leadership and Management, Project Management, and Human Resources. She has created a curriculum for the school, including Change Management Workshops and project management courses. She has served as an action learning coach, instructor, and facilitator for government leadership programs in the Center for Leadership and Management. Natalya also provides self-assessments and dynamic team-building sessions on behalf of the Graduate School USA.
Outside of Graduate School USA, Ms. Bah is a self-employed business owner providing executive coaching, training, and consulting services to the public and private sectors. She created the Define and Achieve Your Goals Process™ and is a certified Birkman Method© Consultant. She received her Master of Science degree in Project Management from George Washington University’s School of Business, where she served as a teaching assistant and received the Project Management Award. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Curriculum Program Manager
Heather is an education and media professional with more than 30 years of experience in teaching, professional skills training, broadcast news, and public relations. She’s been with Graduate School USA since 2008, as the program manager for the Executive Leadership Program, as well as an instructor and course content developer for the Center for Leadership and Management.
Her education career began with a teaching stint in a Western Kenya high school. After she returned to the States, she earned a Master’s degree in journalism. Heather then built a dual-track career for herself as a television and radio journalist who also taught both high school and university students, focusing on writing, politics, and journalism.
In the early 2000s, Heather stepped aside from her news career to serve as press secretary to the Mayor of Jacksonville and the Special Projects Director for the Jacksonville Super Bowl Host Committee. While holding those positions, she led multiple public relations and media outreach projects to improve the city’s recognition, image, and public hospitality prior to Super Bowl 39.
Heather has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Bryn Mawr College and an M.S. in journalism from Boston University.