# FPM 334: Progressive Leadership in Program Management Course

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## Overview

This course develops the advanced leadership skills required of senior federal program and project managers responsible for large, complex, and high-impact initiatives. Participants learn to lead from a total systems perspective—understanding how their leadership decisions influence teams, organizations, and broader federal missions. The course explores leadership models, organizational culture, and strategies for managing change while enhancing the ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams within the federal acquisition environment.

Through applied exercises and real-world scenarios, participants strengthen their ability to build high-performing teams, resolve conflict, and make informed decisions under uncertainty. Emphasis is placed on communication, collaboration, and the use of data-driven insights to guide strategic choices. By course end, participants will have the leadership tools to drive organizational success and sustain performance across complex federal programs in alignment with FAC-P/PM Senior-Level standards.

## What you'll learn

- Identify leadership challenges in federal programs, including bureaucracy, politics, and public scrutiny.
- Craft a change strategy using proven frameworks to improve performance and culture.
- Build high-performing teams by leveraging strengths, fostering collaboration, and resolving conflict.
- Strengthen stakeholder relationships through clear communication, expectation management, and trust.
- Make timely, well-informed decisions using data, decision tools, and systems thinking.

## Curriculum

#### Module 1: Leadership in the Federal Environment

- Adopt a strategic leadership perspective to align programs with agency mission and goals.
- Navigate federal organizational dynamics, policies, and external pressures that influence program outcomes.
- Confront leadership challenges unique to the public sector, including bureaucratic constraints and oversight requirements.

#### Module 2: Driving Strategic Change

- Craft a clear vision and long-term strategy for program success and organizational improvement.
- Lead change initiatives and innovation while managing resistance and building stakeholder buy-in.
- Employ effective communication and change management techniques to translate strategic goals into actionable plans.

#### Module 3: Building Teams and Fostering Stakeholder Relationships

- Develop high-performance teams through effective communication, trust-building, and motivation.
- Foster collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders, customers, and federal acquisition professionals.
- Embrace diversity and inclusion within the team to enhance creativity and commitment, and practice followership to encourage shared vision and accountability.

#### Module 4: Making Strategic Decisions

- Utilize decision-making tools and techniques to make informed and timely program decisions.
- Balance data-driven analysis with leadership judgment when addressing complex program issues.
- Uphold accountability and ethical standards while guiding programs amid evolving local, national, and international trends.

## Schedule
- Nov 12, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 — Live Online

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1769