VPSL I

Virginia Public Sector Leader I

Intended for front-line or recently promoted managers

Leadership competencies at this level are the ability to: demonstrate awareness, accurate assessment and control of one’s own emotional state, attitudes, beliefs system, image and strengths in a way to maintain momentum, personal effectiveness and emotional stability, even in the face of adversity, provocation, stress and/or high workload; to plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public sector organizations; motivate followers towards a common vision or goal and inspire them to perform beyond expectations; work cooperatively and collaboratively; recognize the impact of environmental changes on the organization and contribute to the probable response of such change.

VPSL I Curriculum Features

Strategic Leadership

prioritizing tasks; understanding planning concepts; and, applying concepts with consistency

Leadership and Decision-Making

understanding department plans and resourcing (human, fiscal, and supplies/facility and learning tactical tools to deploy operations with efficiency and effectiveness; and, relating decisionsto organizational mission and vision

Team Building and Influence

developing cross-cultural communication skillsfor team performance; supporting high-performing teams; managing conflict and inspiring others to achieve

Management Functions

understanding workforce development and sustainability; writing with purpose and clarity using the agency decision brief as a training tool; and speaking from a knowledge base with confidence

Emotional Intelligence

understanding self and integrating new self-management behaviors to better engage others in process, projects, and agency duties