Leadership Training in Washington, DC or Live Online

The instructor did an outstanding job. Great job by instructor to keep the class engaged.

Leonard W.

Enjoyed the engagement and the case study was interesting.

Kathleen L.

Many positives! The instructor was a great communicator, regularly worked to engage with attendees, and was positive and supportive throughout. This is a good general overview of topics.

Matt M.

Very engaging. Very helpful content. Easy to follow. Will use in my day to day activities at work.

Christine W.

Great class. Dit Talley was an exceptionally knowledgeable and professional instructor. His years of experience helped me understand the content better. He is a great asset to the university and I will look for other courses by him. Content was just right and provides helpful information and resources. Great experience overall.

Evelyn Botchway

The course was outstanding! Stefan made it very engaging and relevant to problem solving and decision making at my agency. Looking forward to sharing the information with my team.

RuthAnn Howard

I have a better understanding of the win win concept, and the importance of my listening skills.

Sherie Coleman

The instructor was prepared and really engaging. This class will give you technical terminology and methods to document your decisions for processes that you do daily.

Vanessa Carr

Everything went well, very interactive and professors were well prepared.

Nha Truc Duong

Many positives! Great communicator, regularly worked to engage with attendees, and was positive and supportive throughout. This is a good general overview of topics.

Matt M.

I loved this program and the way you have it set up, and it is very beneficial to officers or employees who want to move up or out into another agency.

2024 graduate

It was through the program that I recognized the next steps in my leadership journey. An opportunity came up that I applied for, and it was announced today that I got the job! It is quite the leap from what I am doing now, even though I have previous supervisory experience. I just want to thank you and the program for helping to guide me down the leadership path.

2024 graduate

The Career Portfolio Presentation incredibly helped me articulate my professional journey and aspirations. I learned how to craft a narrative that highlights my skills, experiences, and values. Practicing in a supportive environment allowed me to build confidence in my presentation abilities.

2024 graduate

Instructor was very personable and because of the small class size kept it at our pace.

Edward K.

Very detailed class. The instructor had good explanations.

Kiyoko O.

Excellent. I haven't been in school for decades but found the presentation of materials easy to comprehend. I want my co-workers and elected officials to take the class to understand that decisions need more than just pressure and real facts and conclusions.

Michele P.

Ms. Doris was exceptional! She was relatable, likeable, and engaging. I really enjoyed this course.

Willow E.

The instructor was very engaging and personal. Made the subject interesting and insightful.

Karen L.

This class was very informative.

Dianne P.

Very informative.

Heather B.

Debby was very nice, knowledgeable and respectful. The course had great material and was very user friendly.

Tara G.

The course was very informative and collaborative. Thank you!

Carla Bissonnette

Deborah and her class on leadership highlight the importance of understanding not only the responsibilities that come with leading but also the qualities that inspire others to follow. As a supervisor, Deborah brings real-world experience into the discussions, allowing her class to explore leadership from both a theoretical and practical perspective. She emphasizes that true leadership goes beyond titles and authority—it is about building trust, communicating effectively, and guiding a team toward shared goals. In her sessions, she encourages students to reflect on their own leadership styles, strengths, and areas for growth, fostering an environment where collaboration and self-awareness are key. The class often engages in case studies, group exercises, and scenario-based discussions to practice decision-making, conflict resolution, and political savvy in the workplace. Deborah also challenges her students to think critically about ethical leadership, reminding them that credibility and integrity are the foundation of influence. By combining structured lessons with interactive dialogue, she ensures her students leave with a deeper understanding of how leadership is not just about managing people, but about inspiring them, empowering them, and setting a vision that others believe in and want to achieve.

Alexis B.

Debby did a great job explaining! Class content were on point and clear. This lesson will surely take me a long way in current job role.

Steve Anthony

Debby Deichman is a fantastic instructor who is knowledgeable and keeps the students engaged. The content was very interesting and appropriate for the course. One of the best courses I have taken with GSUSA.

Carole M.

Debbie was an amazing instructor and provided many helpful real world examples to illustrate her points. It was an immensely enjoyable experience and the interactions with members from other agencies added a great layer to the the training.

Samuel N.

Very informative!

Natalie Ho

Debby was an inspirational instructor who made the class very interesting which is sometimes hard to do with this material. I appreciated her valuable insight! I enjoyed the class and the engagement with classmates.

Beth A.

I thought this course was a great introduction to leadership. It is hard to find a leadership course for non-supervisors, and I thought this did a perfect job to help those seeking leadership roles in the future. I liked the mix of content, including taking individual questionnaires to make the course more specific to each person. I also felt like it was engaging. I appreciated the use of videos, hands on activities, questionnaires, and break out rooms to fill the day. I felt connected to the class throughout the two day course. Debby was very engaging throughout the course, and I liked her pace. I felt like she was very knowledgeable and had a lot of information to share. She definitely forced me to think about myself and my leadership style.

Amanda L.

Very informative and will use these tips when I return back to the office.

Dianne P.

Frank kept it interesting and informative. Appreciate his knowledge and background.

Barry L.

Frank is knowledgeable, engaging and personable. I give the class five stars for what it is, a great class for new writers.

Nicole B.

The class content provided information, worksheets, and learning opportunities for all students new to writing. Mr. Frank Polk displayed his professionalism and love for this course material. He was engaging, humorous, and learned. He is an obvious subject matter expert on this subject. Thank you!

Angela M.

Frank Pope is very engaging and makes the course fun with his comments and jokes. He was great about identifying the experience level of the students so we didn't spend too much time on more basic material. He was impartial, calling on everyone to participate and allowing for a variety of comments and discussions. Great instructor, fun group, easy-to-follow and thorough material.

Suzanne M.

Great course. Clear materials.

Emma Delehanty

The materials will be a great reference going forward. Instructor was personable and very adaptive to the classes requirements. I would recommend this course to teamates.

Al J.

Excellent teaching style, highly recommended.

Rabia Rafiq

I enjoyed this class a lot, and will take a lot of the knowledge with me. Clear and easy to follow content with both the PP and manual. It was good breaking up the course with videos, exercises, and lectures.

Ryan M.

Great class!

Srini Somayajula

This was probably the best soft skill training I have received. This training helped me become more comfortable when briefing by focusing on the techniques and core principles that were discussed.

Dan McMahon

GREAT interactions with my peers, would definitely tell others to take this class.

Naomi Adams

I really enjoyed this class and feel I have learned some good skills. The instructor was very engaging and personable, kept the class interesting and all participants involved. Highly recommended.

Karen E.

Outstanding!

Andre S.

Instructor did a great job, the class covered the topic well. Overall good!

Hillary H.

It was great with helpful insights and it helped me to identify ways to support my agency's missions and become more effective with specific assignments. Thank you! This was a great class.

Lacoya S.

Great experience.

Emma D.

I really enjoyed this class! The instructor, Dan Strohl was amazing! This was really a great opportunity to gain new knowledge, brush-up on previous knowledge, and experience different perspectives and methods through collaborating with the other students in the class. I would definitely recommend this class to others!

Audra Dillard

This class was transformative in developing my critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Dr. Sarah Lee’s expertise, coupled with practical exercises and real-world case studies, made the learning experience both engaging and impactful. I now feel more confident in analyzing complex problems and presenting clear, actionable solutions. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their decision-making and communication abilities.

Vincent Swann

I found the two-day course very valuable. It gave me a structured way to approach problem solving and decision making, and I feel more confident in addressing challenges such as groupthink in team settings. I also appreciated the focus on ethics, which helped me think about how to apply ethical considerations when making or supporting decisions. Overall the course gave me practical tools I can apply directly in my work.

LaShonda Bracey

Awesome training! It was a GREAT experience. We had a great instructor. The small groups gave us an opportunity to apply what we learned.

Simeon Williams

An essential course for leaders who want to bring emotional intelligence into real-world action. This course will help me lead with greater empathy, focus, and purpose.

Krishawn Graham

I enjoyed the class. The instructor was very good. Great material!

Crystal R.

Very engaging.

Michelle C.

The instructor did an amazing job presenting the materials and making the course come to life with examples and knowledge.

Nathan F.

The Decision Making and Problem Solving two day course was informative with live interactions with other professionals. I would certainly sign up for additional courses as I continue to professionally develop myself as a leader. Thank you.

Venus Coaxum

Mr. Sanders was very knowledgeable and engaging. The class was filled with interesting information which is useful in my everyday job.

Felecia R.

Stefan was patient and very engaging in his style. I particularly liked the relatable content and the examples to apply the tools. Overall, this was a surprisingly engaging and fulfilling experience.

Cantrist H.

The course was good.

Christina H.

Ms. La Don Williams communicated the material clearly and effectively. Encouraged active participation and interaction during sessions. Overall, Ms. Williams delivered a professional and impactful training experience that met MY learning objectives. Thank you!!

Claudia L.

Highly recommended.

Robert Kebre

Always happy to take a course with Graduate School USA.

Tiara Massey-Alexander

Ms. Carla was extremely knowledgeable and professional. She provided consistent instruction and feedback in a manner that was clear and corrective, but mindful and supportive for the supervisors with various levels of experience. Course was long but valuable. I enjoyed the discussions and activities with others from various agencies and with varied levels of experience. My organization often sends new superiors to this course and I'm happy to say that I will recommend that we continue with this course.

Afrika H.

This has been the best course i have taken. Coach Don is an excellent instructor.

Moira D.

If you had asked me before taking this class whether it would boost my confidence, I would have said no. But after just three days, I was able to facilitate a meeting with confidence. The shift was surprising and empowering.

Sharon Smith

Great instructor.

Jack M.

The instructor had very personal delivery and was very knowledgeable!

Letitia W.