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The DYLA is a developmental program designed to develop future public service leaders through providing assessment, experiential learning and individual development activities and opportunities. Throughout the program, students are challenged to grow and develop personally and professionally. This program requires focus, commitment, and hard work. It is our hope that the students take full advantage of the opportunities afforded through this program. We encourage you to make the extra effort to ensure that you get the most out of this program.
The program will use True Colors personality assessment, which provides important feedback to participants on the key leadership competencies needed for effective performance in the public sector. The feedback generated from this instrument will provide objective information about how others see important aspects of your behavior in the workplace. This will be invaluable when developing an effective Leadership Development Plan.
Blacks In Government has partnered with Morgan State University!
The partnership agreement between Blacks In Government (BIG) and Morgan State University (MSU) was designed to create a certification process leading to the awarding of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to each Darlene H. Young Leadership Academy (DYLA) participant. This partnership recognizes Morgan State University's Center for Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS) capacity to issue CEUs/PDH's.
The mission of the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS) is to serve the lifelong educational needs of traditional and non-traditional students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, professional and personal growth aspirations. CCPS coordinates a broad variety of educational activities and community services for culturally diverse populations.
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Blacks In Government (BIG) announces the 2023-2024 Darlene H. Young Leadership Academy (DYLA) request for applicants. BIG and Morgan State University have partnered to form a leadership training opportunity to develop professional and personal leadership skills for BIG’s members. The highly interactive training delivered will use dynamic instruction and numerous activities to emphasize leadership traits and discuss leadership issues.
The program objectives are to develop those skills identified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as Executive Core Qualifications competencies. The course emphasis includes team building, leadership development, reflective peer coaching for leaders, leadership values and vision, leadership dialogue, and experimental learning teams. It will cover the leadership competencies of leading change, leading people, results-driven, business acumen, and building coalitions/communications. Morgan State University provides continuing education units (CEUs) for successful completion of the program.
This Month's Events
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Student Assignments
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Team Conference Calls
Each team will meet at their respective predetermined date and time each month.
Upcoming Events
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Interview and report on a minimum of four senior-level managers.
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Team meetings to be determined by students.
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Individual student mid-term assignments review.
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Team Project Rehearsals.
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DYLA Graduation August 2024 in Tampa, Florida.