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Leadership Development for the Government and Public Sector

Empower your leaders with the skills and agility needed for sustained success.

What Is The Leadership Challenge®?

Helping your people develop the leadership skills they need to achieve their personal best requires a practical and hands-on learning experience. For over 40 years, The Leadership Challenge® has been the trusted partner for government agencies, building impactful leaders who thrive in the unique demands of public service. Our programs, grounded in data-driven insights and research-backed methodologies, empower your leaders to:

Conquer Challenges
Head-On

Navigate change with agility and adapt to new environments with confidence.

Do More with Less

Maximize efficiency and productivity even under resource constraints.

Lead Inclusively

Foster open communication, collaboration, and a thriving spirit within diverse teams.

Unlock the hidden potential within your workforce and shape them into impactful leaders who drive lasting success for your agency.

What The Leadership Challenge Can Do for You:

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Improve Leadership Effectiveness

Research confirms that leaders who engage more frequently in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® are more effective and successful in driving results than those who do not. The Leadership Challenge ensures your leaders have the skills to drive results while navigating complexity and change.

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Drive Innovation and Efficiency

To foster innovation, leaders must actively champion it. The Five Practices® teach leaders behaviors critical for challenging the process and inspiring a shared vision, equipping them with the skills to cultivate a culture of innovation.

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Increase Collaboration and Engagement

Engagement is directly tied to leadership, as per Kouzes and Posner’s research. This means experienced leaders play a critical role in shaping culture by using The Five Practices to create inclusive environments and motivate dispersed teams.

Develop and Retain Talent

Exemplary leaders know how to guide and empower their teams – inspiring their best work and building a pipeline of effective leaders. Research indicates that people working for leaders who engage frequently in The Five Practices feel more committed, powerful, and influential.

*Data taken from Great Leadership Creates Great Workplaces

How Does It Work?

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Becoming an exemplary leader starts with understanding yourself. Our comprehensive Leadership Practices Inventory® (LPI®) assessments measure a leader’s effectiveness based on the frequency with which they exhibit 30 essential leadership behaviors. Think of it like a roadmap to guide each individual towards extraordinary leadership.

The learning culminates in a facilitator-led, group workshop or one-on-one coaching session, where personalized insights from the leader’s report come to life through powerful activities and impactful discussions.

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OPM Framework Aligned Leadership Development

The 30 proven leadership behaviors in our LPI: Leadership Practices Inventory are meticulously aligned with every single leadership skill identified in the OPM Government Leadership Competencies, making The Leadership Challenge the perfect fit for your development needs. This means:

Effortless Compliance

Our development model aligns seamlessly with the OPM Government Leadership Competencies, streamlining program approval and ensuring compliance.

Data-Driven Results

Track progress and measure success with clarity. Our behavioral-based assessments are aligned with government frameworks and demonstrate a long-lasting impact.

Targeted Impact

Focus on what matters most. Every program directly addresses essential government leadership skills, guaranteeing impactful development.

Reduced Risk and Increased ROI

Eliminate the guesswork and ensure your investment pays off. Our framework-aligned programs offer proven effectiveness and minimize development risks.

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Leadership Solutions for Government Agencies

Explore our comprehensive range of leadership solutions, including 360° feedback and customized workshops, designed to meet every aspect of your leadership development journey.

LPI Assessments

LPI® 360

Unlock leadership potential with insightful 360° feedback.

LPI® Self Empowered™

Empower leaders at all levels with self-assessment insights.

Workshops

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The Leadership Challenge® Workshop

2 Days

Dive deep into The Five Practices and develop an action plan based on personalized LPI results.

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Self Empowered™ Workshop

4 Hours

Empower your people with crucial leadership skills to foster impactful leadership at all levels in this powerful and scalable learning experience.

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The LPI® Debrief

2-4 Hours

Helps leaders unlock critical self-awareness to learn and grow from their personalized LPI results.

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The Challenge Continues™ Workshop

1 Day

Follow-up to The Leadership Challenge Workshop—leaders see their growth over 9-18 months.

Bring The Leadership Challenge to Your Agency

Guiding agencies towards effective leadership is our mission. We equip practitioners with the necessary tools for a great leadership development experience, granting you the credentials to make an impact within your agency. Start your journey here: