Adaptive Leadership: Effectively Leading Through Change

Quick Details

Location

Virtual, Washington, D.C.

Duration

2 Full Day Sessions

Dates

Monthly Offering

Cost

$999

Audience

Open to all levels

For more information, contact: Jennifer Benbow at jbenbow@ourpublicservice.org or (202) 495-3339.

For Public Service Employees

Adaptive Leadership: Effectively Leading Through Change

This two-day intensive certificate program is designed to equip all levels of leaders with the skills for leading through challenging times with agility and purpose.

Change is constant in government. Today’s leaders are navigating more complexity, pressure and uncertainty than ever before. This session covers how to lead effectively through change and uncertainty by developing personal and team adaptability, applying change models, fostering accountability and empathy, and using the change principles to influence organizational culture.

Grounded in the values of public service, this session offers practical tools and peer connection to help leaders support their teams, sustain morale and stay mission-focused amid disruption. Through interactive discussions and real-world scenarios, participants leave better equipped to lead with clarity, steadiness and purpose—no matter what comes next.

Program Overview

This is a two-day intensive certificate program for leaders of all levels. By the end of the program, participants will:

Identify how change and uncertainty are impacting your individuals, teams, and/or organizations.
Understand how change-management strategies can support your team.
Evaluate how mindset and communication create change-ready cultures.

Time Commitment

The program includes 2 days of live programming and 45 minutes of prework. The in-person program runs 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET and the virtual program runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. You are expected to be present and engaged for the duration of the session and complete all pre-work.

Program Date Options

Please indicate which program dates you are interested in when submitting your registration.

January 21-22, 2026

Hosted online via Zoom for Government platform

February 25-26, 2026

Hosted at our offices in Washington, DC

March 25-26, 2026

Hosted online via Zoom for Government platform

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive:

A Certificate of Completion from the Public Service Leadership Institute
A shareable digital badge, perfect for adding to your LinkedIn profile or resume

Tailored Agency Cohorts

This program can also be delivered to groups within a given agency, with content tailored towards the specific challenges, culture and mission of your locality, department or office. Agency cohorts can be delivered virtually or in person or at your location, and we will partner with you to select dates. A cohort of up to 30 participants is priced at $20,000. For more information, contact Jennifer Benbow at jbenbow@ourpublicservice.org or (202) 495-3339.