Description
This five-day elective course will explore how managers of contracting organizations, or supervising contracting officers, need to address the distinct responsibilities of their roles while effectively overseeing contract management. Through self-assessments, individual and group activities, and development of a contract management plan, you will identify ways to improve your personal management effectiveness, develop and retain employees, and leave class with an action plan to optimize your acquisition outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the key skills and responsibilities expected of the contracting manager
- Explain ethics in contracting and how to inspire ethical behavior in employees
- Explain effective strategies for leveraging leadership and management skills and techniques in the management of contracting organizations
- Determine the key aspects of performance management that support the development and retention of acquisition workforce talent
- Select appropriate leadership and interpersonal techniques to manage the development and retention of acquisition workforce talent
- Assess effective leadership and interpersonal techniques to manage cross-functional contracting teams
- Apply technical contracting knowledge and leadership skills to optimize acquisition outcomes
- Outline the process to develop a management plan that directly addresses professional and organizational needs
NCMA Competencies
None
Course ID
MCO-EL
Length
5 Days
CLPs
40
Modality
In-Person
Virtual
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