Leadership Odyssey: Emerging Leader Summit 

Leadership Odyssey: Emerging Leader Summit 

The Leadership Odyssey Emerging Leader Summit is an immersive and transformative journey meticulously crafted to empower individuals in their transition to becoming inspiring leaders. amidst the beautiful tranquility of FWS National Conservation Training Center, this program recognizes the paramount importance of effective leadership at every level, emphasizing competencies that extend beyond technical and operational proficiency. 

Our holistic approach, grounded in four essential pillars—leading self, others, business, and future—provides leaders with the tools to cultivate a profound understanding of their pivotal role in shaping the success of both their teams and the organization. By leveraging natural environments and elements, we create a space for participants to expand and express themselves mentally, physically, and spiritually. The Leadership Odyssey is not merely a program; it's an opportunity to embark on a journey towards becoming a truly impactful leader. The objectives of this program are: 

Mastery of Me: Unleashing Personal Potential 

• Demonstrate current self awareness and responsibilities for personal development 

• Credibility-Establish trust and reliability through consistent behaviors/actions 

• Take initiative-Proactively seek and act on opportunities 

• Adaptability-Adjust to changing circumstances and challenges 

Harmony in Action: Inspiring Team Mastery 

• Effective Communicator skillful at conveying information, direction & ideas 

• Inspires and energizes others to achieve their best 

• Effectively and clearly assigns tasks and responsibilities to team members 

• Promotes collaboration and unity and recognizes achievements 

Elastic Leadership - Resilience Redefined 

• Demonstrate resilience when faced with challenges and adversity 

• Demonstrate confidence in decision making 

• Projects positive, can-do attitude 

• Exhibit tolerance while navigating uncertainty and change 

Leadership 360: Skills for Holistic Excellence 

• Applies practical and rational judgment  

• Results-oriented and focuses on measurable outcomes  

• Efficiently uses resources  

• Uses data and analytics for informed decision-making 

Curious Mind: Nurturing the Inquisitive Spirit 

• Anticipates, Identifies and plans for future trends, challenges and opportunities 

• Utilizes technology appropriately and effectively 

• Lets go of being RIGHT and is open to different perspectives 

• Exhibits tendencies to explore and be curious 

Target Audience: This program is tailored for individuals in the early stages of their leadership journey or those who have recently assumed leadership responsibilities. 

Location: National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown WV.  Lodging, $122, Meals $63, Sustainability Fee $25, for a total of $210 per night. Reservation information will be provided upon registration. 

Registration

Registration:

Important Note: Tuition must be paid in advance to attend the course. Please start this process as soon as possible.

1. Register for the Course

• Complete your registration in DOI Talent with your supervisor’s approval.
• Inform your supervisor of the tuition fee amount.
• For Non-DOI Federal Employees - email doiu_lead@doi.gov and request registration. 

2. Receive Payment Process Details

• Once your registration is approved, DOIU will contact you to explain the new payment process via G-invoicing.

3. Get and Complete the Intake Form

• DOI University staff will provide you with an intake form required for the G-invoicing payment process. This form will be prefilled with your course information.

4. Work with Your Office

• After receiving the intake form, coordinate with the person in your office who handles Purchase Orders to initiate the G-invoicing transaction.
• Submit the order in the G-invoicing system and return the completed intake form to DOIU.

5. Review and Finalization

• Once your office processes the order in G-invoicing, the DOI University staff will review and finalize it.

6. Receive Confirmation

• After the tuition payment is completed in the G-invoicing system, DOIU will send you a confirmation email about one week before your class starts, providing specific class information.

Credit Card Registration and Payment: 

Registration for DOI employees 

Registration for Non-DOI Federal employees