Executive Management Program

Overview

July Session: July 14-25, 2008
August Session: August 11-22, 2008

Executive Management Program Session Topics and Faculty

Executive Management Program Application

 

"Excellent integration of theory and practice. The curriculum, which includes thought provoking readings and lectures from veteran public servants, provided insights I could not have gained elsewhere; in fact, I frequently draw upon what I've learned in leading a public agency with complex financial and operating challenges. That I believe in this program is reflected in the fact that I have sent a number of my key managers, in whom I've observed not only higher skills, but greater dedication and energy."

- W. Michael Anderson, Executive Director, Washington State Ferries

 

 

Program Overview
The Executive Management Program (EMP) is a two-week, in-residence program for senior managers from a wide variety of federal, state, and local government agencies; special districts; and nonprofit organizations. Participants are immersed in examining complex managerial issues, rethinking their own roles and responsibilities, and developing the skills they need to be even more strategic and effective in their jobs.

 

Participants have relied on the EMP for more than 21 years to strengthen their professional abilities on a wide range of topics including effective communication, performance measurement, leadership competency, negotiations, the managerial environment, strategic marketing, and financial management.

 

Faculty members are recognized experts in the fields of public policy, leadership, and management. They lead intellectually provocative sessions that expose participants to new insights and provide analytical tools that have a lasting impact. Faculty use case studies, group exercises, mock presentations, personal evaluations, and panel discussions with experts to create a highly participatory and multidimensional learning experience.

 

A key component of the EMP is the benefit that participants gain from their peers in the classroom. The professional diversity of the participants enriches the learning experience, and their advanced level of experience provides a unique and invaluable opportunity to learn from one another in an open environment, exploring management and leadership issues and building relationships that last long after the program ends.

 

EMP 2007 Reviews   • 100% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend this course to others.   • 97% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the course met their expectations and cultivated the skills they had hoped to develop.   • 98% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that they would apply the concepts and insights gained through the program on a frequent basis.

Preparation for the EMP
Preparation for the EMP includes advanced reading and completion of a 360-degree assessment. The assessment process will begin approximately six weeks prior to the EMP. Advanced reading materials will be mailed to all participants four weeks prior to the EMP.

 

Applicant Requirements
Enrollment for each Executive Management Program (EMP) session is limited. Candidates must be senior-level managers in their organizations (e.g., directors, assistant directors, deputies, or senior managers) or elected or appointed officials. Admission is competitive and selection criteria include professional experience, accomplishment, and commitment to public service. Application information click here.

 

Location, Lodging, and Meals
EMP is held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Participants are required to be in-residence for the two-week program, with the exception of weekends. Accommodations will be arranged by Cascade Executive Programs and are included in the tuition for the program. Cascade Executive Programs provides a variety of appetizing food selections during the program. Continental breakfasts, lunches, afternoon snacks, and some dinners will be provided. Vegetarian options are available.

 

Executive Management Program Session Topics and Faculty

Executive Management Program Application

 

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