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    Holston completes Civilian Professional Development New Leader Program

    UNITED STATES

    07.12.2018

    Story by Cmdr. doug gabos 

    Commander, Navy Reserve Force   

    When Ms. Jeanette Holston was looking for a career broadening experience and additional professional development, she quickly realized she didn’t need to look far. The New Leader Program, offered to eligible GS-7 to GS-11 employees would provide the training and development she was seeking and most of it could be accomplished on weekends and after hours.

    Holston, a GS-7 at Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command, who serves as the Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) Program Manager in the Manpower and Personnel directorate, explained she was interested in additional professional development and did the research.

    “You have to take the initiative, nobody is going to do it for you,” she said. Holston, who is also pursuing a graduate degree in human resources, said the employees in civilian personnel guided her as she completed the required paperwork and received approval to attend the course.

    The Civilian Professional Development Program (CPDP) is a leadership development program available to Department of Defense Federal civilian employees who demonstrate leadership potential. The program is designed to broaden participants' knowledge and understanding, and prepare employees for potential placement in key leadership positions within the DoD.

    “It was a fabulous program of instruction, “said Holston. I was working and studying with GS employees from many other government agencies. It allowed me to network and I learned so much about different leadership styles during my interactions.”

    It was challenging because all the participants were forced to get out of their comfort zones, said Holston. Using a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test, the instructors purposely grouped different personalities together, forcing them to interact and learn how to work as a team.

    “It was great. I loved the program and I learned so much, she said.” Holston encouraged other civilians interested in career development or looking for a challenge to consider the program.

    The point of contact for Civilian Professional Development programs at COMNAVRESFORCOM is Mr. Atlee Ladao at 757-322-5647.

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    Date Taken: 07.12.2018
    Date Posted: 07.13.2018 07:54
    Story ID: 284097
    Location: US

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