According to the Association for Talent Development (ATD): “Leadership in the public sector is especially important; it not only influences the job performance and satisfaction of employees, but also how government and public agencies perform. Leadership is critical to good public governance, including good planning, efficiency, transparency, and accountability.”
At NIGP, we recognize the importance of leadership in public procurement. That’s why we created Leaders Edge, a fully immersive competency-based leadership development experience that’s focused on providing leaders with the tools they need for success. Participants begin their journey with individual assessments, where they discover insights into their own emotional intelligence and communication styles and how that impacts their role as a leader. The program includes many opportunities to hear from industry leaders, network with peers, problem-solve and apply concepts to a participant’s specific role. Graduates gain exclusive access to the NIGP NSite group LEA: Leaders Edge Alumni, where the experience continues through resource sharing and collaboration.
I felt this was both personally and professionally, one of the most rewarding and most engaging experiences I've had along my career journey as a public procurement professional.
The Leaders Edge Program has not only provided me with invaluable knowledge and resources to become a better leader, but also how to apply these principles to develop other leaders.
Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of the Leaders Edge program. I believe this program influenced my recent promotion to Procurement & Contracting Manager. My cohort team was amazing group of professionals. Definitely will keep in touch with them for years to come.
The thought provoking small-group sessions were an essential component of my professional development. The program has been well worth the time and financial investments.
Leader’s Edge taught me that the best in leadership relies heavily on teamwork and continuous improvements that can only be gained through listening and always wanting to learn something new.