Leader Up

Leader Up

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Leader Up episodes

  • Episode 48 - Practical Tips for CES Course Registration
    AMSC's Mr. David Howey meets with Ms. Carrie Criqui (AMSC Registrar) and Mr. Jimmy James (AMSC Assistant Registrar), to discuss the registration process for Civilian Education System (CES) courses. Talking points include application procedures and common questions pertaining to policy, quota management, waitlist procedures, funding, equivalency and constructive credit, and more.

    AMSC Course Application Process:

    https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc/apply

    Civilian Human Resources Training Application System (CHRTAS):

    https://www.atrrs.army.mil/chrtas

    For questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at [email protected]

    To learn more about the Army Management Staff College, visit our website at https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc/amsc

    No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only.

    Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

    Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
    42 min
  • Episode 47 - Self-Awareness and Leadership
    AMSC's Mr. David Howey meets with AMSC instructors Mr. Larry LaRoe and MAJ Ryan Cornell-d’Echert to discuss self-awareness and its importance within the Civilian Education System (CES) Intermediate Course and Advanced Course. Talking points include the definition of self-awareness, course activities and instruments that focus on self-awareness, and how self-awareness relates to leadership and leader development.

    For questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at [email protected]

    To learn more about the Army Management Staff College, visit our website at https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc/amsc

    No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only.

    Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

    Music: "Army Strog" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
    47 min
  • Episode 46 - The Civilian Education System and Total Army Readiness
    AMSC's Mr. David Howey meets with Dr. David Culkin, AMSC Director of Innovation and Strategy, to discuss the importance of Army Civilians in overall Army readiness, efforts in place to address a shortfall of supervisors attending their grade-specific Civilian Education System courses, and ways in which senior leaders and other stakeholders can prioritize civilian leadership development.

    Dr. Culkin published an Army.mil article in May 2022 titled “The Civilian Education System and Total Army Readiness.” Read the article here:

    https://www.army.mil/article/256818/the_civilian_education_system_and_total_army_readiness

    For questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at [email protected]

    To learn more about the Army Management Staff College, visit our website at https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc/amsc

    No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only.

    Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

    Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.

    40 min
  • Episode 45 - Advanced Course: Enterprise-level Leader Development
    AMSC's Mr. David Howey and Mr. Lyle Adams discuss various aspects of the Civilian Education System (CES) Advanced Course to include student goals, course themes, learning activities, and more. Whether you're a prospective student, a graduate of the course, or a supervisor of eligible employee, this conversation has something for you.

    The Advanced Course prepares upper grade Army Civilian leaders (GS 13-15) to assume increasing levels of responsibility and leadership within organizations. The course is required per AR 350-1 for Army Civilian supervisors in those grades.

    Learn more at: https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc/courses/advanced

    For questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at [email protected]

    To learn more about the Army Management Staff College, visit our website at https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc/amsc

    No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only.

    Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

    Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
    39 min
  • Episode 44 - Future of Work, with Mr. Mark F. Averill
    AMSC's Mr. David Howey continues his discussion with Mr. Mark F. Averill, Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army and member of the Senior Executive Service, to discuss the OPM’s Future of Work concept and how it applies to the Army workforce. Talking points include benefits and lessons learned from increased telework and remote work; impacts on continuity of operations, worker productivity, and talent recruitment/retention; and actions leaders can take to better lead in a virtual environment.

    This is the second episode in a two-part series with Mr. Averill. The previous episode discussed the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force COVID-19 guidance as it pertains to the Department of Defense and Army Civilian Professionals.

    Learn more about the Future of Work concept: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/future-of-work/

    Learn more about the Office of the Administrative Assistant: https://www.army.mil/oaa

    For questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at [email protected]

    To learn more about the Army Management Staff College, visit our website at https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc/amsc

    No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only.

    Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

    Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
    31 min
  • Episode 43 - Safer Federal Workforce, with Mr. Mark F. Averill
    AMSC's Mr. David Howey meets with Mr. Mark F. Averill, Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army member of the Senior Executive Service to discuss the latest Safer Federal Workforce Task Force COVID-19 guidance's it pertains to the Department of Defense and Army Civilian Professionals. Talking points include updates to the Health Protection Condition (HPCON) framework, vaccination requirements, travel restrictions, and more.

    This is the first episode in a two-part series with Mr. Averill. The next episode will focus on the OPM's Future o Work concept and how it applies to the Army workforce.

    Latest Department of Defense Coronavirus Guidance: https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/Coronavirus-DOD-Response/Latest-DOD-Guidance/

    Learn more about the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/

    Learn more about the Office of the Administrative Assistant: https://www.army.mil/oaa

    For questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at [email protected]

    To learn more about the Army Management Staff College, visit our website at https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc/amsc

    No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only.

    Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

    Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
    30 min
  • Episode 42 Leadership Perspectives, with Ms. Sally Pfenning
    AMSC's Mr. David Howey meets with Ms. Sally Pfenning, Director of Resources Integration for the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9, to hear her perspectives on leadership, career progression, and other topics relevant to Army Civilian Professionals. Ms. Pfenning has served as a member of the Senior Executive Service since September 2018.

    Learn more about the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9 (Installations) at:
    https://dcsg9.army.mil/

    For questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at [email protected]

    To learn more about the Army Management Staff College, visit our website at https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc/amsc

    No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only.

    Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

    Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
    45 min
  • Episode 41 - Army Civilians and the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS)
    The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) is back! For the first time since 2019, the annual government-wide employee engagement survey will be conducted in full during its traditional window -- and this year, more Army Civilians are eligible than ever before.

    In this episode of Leader Up, AMSC's Mr. David Howey meets with Ms. Maria Ciepiela, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civilian Personnel (DASA-CP), and Mr. Patrick Curran (DASA-CP Support), to discuss the FEVS and its importance to Army Civilians, the Department of Defense, and the federal government. The FEVS window for Army Civilians kicks off the week of June 6 and closes on July 22, 2022. Don't miss it!

    Learn more about the FEVS:
    https://www.opm.gov/fevs

    For questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at [email protected]

    To learn more about the Army Management Staff College, visit our website at https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc/amsc

    No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only.

    Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

    Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
    39 min
  • Episode 40 - Threat Assessment & the Role of Civilians in Multi-Domain Operations, with Mr. Thomas F. Greco
    AMSC's Mr. David Howey meets with Mr. Thomas F. Greco, Senior Executive Service, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, to discuss today’s global security environment and the importance of Army Civilians in Multi-Domain Operations.

    Learn more about TRADOC G-2 at:
    https://www.tradoc.army.mil/g2/

    For questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at [email protected]

    To learn more about the Army Management Staff College, visit our website at https://usacac.army.mil/organizations/cace/amsc

    No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only.

    Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

    Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
    34 min
  • Episode 39 - Army Civilians and their role in Multi-Domain Operations, with Mr. David Brinkley
    AMSC's Mr. David Howey meets with Mr. David Brinkley, Senior Executive Service, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1/4, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, to discuss future initiatives regarding the Civilian Education System (CES), the value of CES, and how members of the Army Civilian Corps can enable the U.S. Army to fight and win in a Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) environment.

    Learn more about TRADOC G-1/4 at:
    https://www.tradoc.army.mil/g14/

    For questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at [email protected]

    To learn more about the Army Management Staff College, visit our website at https://usacac.army.mil/organizations/cace/amsc

    No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only.

    Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.

    Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
    36 min

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Leader Up, a podcast by the Army Management Staff College (AMSC), discusses a broad range of leadership and leader development topics with an emphasis on the Army Civilian Professional.