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Group Project Information
During their Senior year, interns participate in a group project which is an
experiential learning opportunity allowing them to actively put into practice
the learning objectives covered in the leadership training. Upon completion,
interns will be able to demonstrate:
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knowledge of group dynamics and teamwork
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skill in leading a team, partnering with, and influencing others
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an understanding of interpersonal skills and techniques for conflict resolution
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the ability to leverage diversity strategically to accomplish a goal
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effective oral communication and presentation skills
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the capacity for analytic thinking and problem solving
The interns will be assigned their projects in August of their 2nd year.
The first project meeting will be organized by the Project Supervisor and
should take place by no later than the end of August.
Project Description:
The group projects are high level projects that have the potential to make an
important impact on HHS. The projects can examine an existing Department policy
or program or may require that the Emerging Leaders develop a new policy or
program. The OPDIVs have the latitude to suggest any project seen as having
potential.
Project Meetings:
Since the Emerging Leaders are currently rotating throughout the Department and
in some cases are spread out across the regions, the majority of project
meetings will be performed via conference calls. The Emerging Leaders may also
be given some designated time to work in their groups during the training
events.
Role of the Project Champion:
The Champion is typically the Director or Deputy Assistant Secretary or other
senior level manager of the OPDIV in which the project was initiated. The
Champion lends credibility to the project and provides big-picture perspective.
The Champion attends the project presentations which take place in October.
Role of the Project Supervisor:
The Project Supervisor takes a hands-on role with the group. He/She provides
guidance to the Emerging Leaders as they work on the project. The Supervisor
leads the initial group meetings until the interns are comfortable taking over
the responsibility. After that, the Project Supervisor may continue to attend
the meetings and should provide ongoing guidance but is no longer required to
take a lead role. Other duties include:
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assisting the interns in identifying project resources;
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reviewing project output (White Paper);
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attending the project presentations.
Role of the Emerging Leaders:
The Emerging Leaders are responsible for completing the project by October.
Other responsibilities include:
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completing a "White Paper" (research, background discussion, and
recommendations on the project);
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scheduling and leading project meetings (with the exception of the initial
meeting);
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giving an oral presentation on the project results.
Last revised: October 15, 2006
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