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VPSL in Your Organization

VPSL II 2023

VPSL in your Organization!

Leadership Pipeline Development

Invest in your employees' professional growth by providing them with the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive leadership development program. The program will enhance their skills, knowledge, and capabilities, creating a strong leadership pipeline within your organization.

Enhanced Employee Engagement

Engaged employees are more likely to be motivated, productive, and dedicated to your organization's mission. By offering the Virginia Public Sector Leader Program, you demonstrate your commitment to their growth and development, fostering a sense of loyalty and dedication among your workforce.

Retention & Succession Planning

Investing in leadership development is a proactive strategy for succession planning. By equipping your employees with the necessary skills and competencies, you can groom them to assume higher-level positions within your organization, reducing the risk of talent gaps and ensuring continuity in leadership.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

The program encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing among participants from different departments and organizations. This fosters a culture of innovation and exchange of best practices, leading to improved efficiency, synergy, and creative problem-solving.

Increased Organizational Effectiveness

The Virginia Public Sector Leader Program equips your employees with the tools and strategies necessary to address complex challenges in the public sector. By enhancing their leadership skills and fostering a solutions-oriented mindset, you empower them to drive positive change and deliver exceptional results for your organization.

Elevated Reputation & Influence

Implementing the Virginia Public Sector Leader Program within your organization demonstrates your commitment to excellence and investing in your employees' professional growth. This elevates your organization's reputation as a leader in the public sector, attracting top talent and fostering collaboration opportunities with other prestigious institutions.

How to implement the program in your Organization

Implementing the Virginia Public Sector Leader Program within your organization is a straightforward process:

Needs Assessment

Customized curriculum

Program Delivery

Mentoring and Coaching

Program Recognition

 

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Virginia Tech's School of Public and International Affairs has partnered with Virginia State Police to design a leadership program called CivilianLEAD.

The program mission is to empower and equip Virginia State Police’s civilian employees with the necessary leadership and management skills to excel in their roles and effectively serve their communities.

Program Partners

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Testimonials

VPSL Participant testimonials

"I enjoyed the method of presenting the material through practical application. Learning and having an understanding that leadership is a 'build out' process." - VPSL I Participant

"I really enjoyed the authentic and expert knowledge, as well as the readily relatable life experiences that were shared. This approach really made the academic theories that were exposed as realistically achievable despite not having the academic achievements." - VPSL II Participant

"This was an excellent opportunity to absorb additional information for professional development." - VPSL III Participant

Join the Movement!

It All Starts With a consultation! Contact us today with any queries.

Cecily Rodriguez, Senior Manager of Applied Research

Cecilyrodriguez@vt.edu

Hilal Yalcin, Research and Administrative Coordinator

hilalyalcin@vt.edu

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