Administrative Contracts Service Center (3803R), Environmental Protection Agency, Ronald Reagan Building -- 7th Floor, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20460

R -- THE SCIENCE OF LEADERSHIP & ART OF GAINING FOLLOWERS TRAINING IN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SOL APR002 DUE 122198 POC carleton myers, contract specialist (202)565-2561 E-MAIL: myers.carleton@epamail.epa.gov, myers.carleton@epamail.epa.gov. The U.S. EPA intends to award the following on a sole source basis to Dr. Warren Blank, the author of "The Nine Natural Laws of Leadership" and President of The Leadership Group, to present his "The Science of Leadership and Art of Gaining Followers" Training Program to the entire EPA Office of Inspector General staff. The presentation will be given in seven different sessions in geographically dispersed locations over the two-year period fiscal 1999 and 2000. This course was previously given to the OIG Managers in April 1998. The Inspector General considers this particular training essential for the transitioning of the OIG into an organization with more effective leadership and for building a more effective organization overall. The OHROS consultant for the OIG strongly endorses this specific training as essential for success. PURPOSE/ "The Science of Leadership & Art of Gaining Followers" will enhance the Office of Inspector General (OIG) staff members' knowledge and understanding of the leadership role and to further develop their individual leadership skills and abilities. As the OIG continues with its efforts of reinvention and streamlining, it has recognized that there is a need to not only have effective leaders on the OIG management team but throughout the entire staff. This course provides an integrated summary of current leadership theory and research and offers a new paradigm to understand leadership. The distinct approach to leadership presented in this course is uniquely suited to the needs of the OIG and is essential to the successful achievement of OIG goals. BACKGROUND/ The OIG is undergoing a major reengineering initiative which will streamline the organization and change the way we do business. Changes have occurred in the role and function of the managers and they are faced with new challenges which require them to be more effective leaders. The role of the staff members have changed as well, as they are being empowered to accept more responsibility for their functions. Consequently, it has become apparent that the focus on leadership should be on the other staff members as well as with management. To successfully implement the overall organizational changes, all employees need a clear understanding and appreciation of the leadership role. The leadership training course will be beneficial in providing an understanding and appreciation, as well as, further enhancing and/or developing the leadership skills of the staff. TASK DESCRIPTIONS/ TASK 1. The contractor will present seven two-day sessions of his "The Science of Leadership and Art of Gaining Followers" training course. The dates and various locations to be determined. TASK 2. The pre-training activities will include: Sending a questionnaire to each participant via E-mail to gather information about the participant's job related challenges and expectations of the program. This information will be used to customize the program for each participant group, as well as providing the OIG with a master copy of a handout for reproduction and distribution to the participant. TASK 3. The course objectives are upon completion, participants will be able to: state the 9 natural laws that define a leader, state the 5 key differences between leaders and managers, explain the new leadership paradigm, describe the 4 components of the Quantum Leader Within, Map the territory and chart a course by perceiving what other's don't, use the "G.A.P." technique to identify possibilities/ways to resolve problems, communicate & reframe messages in ways that gain committed followers, developing common ground, trust and credibility with key followers. TASK 4. The post-training activities will include: providing 3 follow-up documents to a central point in the OIG for distribution to participants approximately 30,60, and 90 days after each group completes its course. These documents will help reinforce the training and support application to the job. The OIG will: Purchase a copy of the book, "The Nine Natural Laws of Leadership", for each participant; provide a -inch VHS VCR and large screen at each training site; Acquire training rooms which will accommodate 50 participants sitting in small groups and provide adequate floor space to conduct several activities. All potentially future contractors shall submit capability information to U.S. EPA, OAM, Bids and Proposal Rm. 6th flr., Ronald Reagan Bldg., 1300 Pennsylvania Ave.,NW., Washington, D.C. 20004; Attn: Carleton Myers or fax to (202)565-2561. Posted 12/07/98 (W-SN277818). (0341)

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