Participant Objectives

Once you enroll, you will receive a Program workbook that will guide you through the activities and provide you a space to document your completions along the way.   

The program includes reading, learning through experiences such as shadowing and interviewing seasoned supervisors, receiving mentoring, and reflection for the following objectives:  

• Understand the reality of expectations and responsibilities for DHS first-line supervisors   
• Challenge yourself to respond to real-world scenarios and then conduct interviews with seasoned supervisors to learn more about their perspectives and decision-making abilities.  
• Learn about the art and science of supervisory leadership by completing a minimum of 5 learning experiences (i.e., virtual, reading, videos) addressing a minimum of 5 essential leadership competencies.    
• Shadow two seasoned supervisors for 1-3 days each and better understand the complexities of real-world supervisory leadership in real time.  
• Consider your own values and strengths and assess your interest and alignment in becoming a supervisor, now that you’ve learned what it takes. 

Eligibility 

All Coast Guard civilian employees who wish to develop their knowledge, skills and abilities in preparation for potential advancement to a supervisory position are eligible to complete this program.  

(Note: this program is intended for non-supervisors; however, those newly transitioning into supervision or those in acting supervisory roles may equally find it to be valuable.)

Timeframe

The requirements may be completed at an individual’s own pace—there are no time restrictions. Because of this flexibility, learning doesn’t have to interfere with work demands or schedules with long absences typically required of traditional classroom training programs.

Application Procedures 

To get started, please complete the Aspiring Supervisory Leadership Program Intake Form.

Note: While a supervisor's signature is not required to register, interested participants are expected to have made your supervisor aware of your interest in undertaking this program, given that you will be conducting many of these activities during your workday.