LDP Development Suggestions

Click below to access a list of development activities separated by competency area. Of course, not every, exercise, task, course or program in the catalog will be a perfect match with your competency needs. If in doubt, you should explore alternatives before deciding on your development plan.

Training Courses. This link will take you to the Commerce Learning Center where you will find internal and external training courses including computer-based training separated by competency.
Other Development Activities including books and on-the-job activities and tips. These development suggestions are separated below by competency. Click on the appropriate competency for a list of some applicable books and on-the-job activities and tips.

Individual Leader	Aspiring Leader	New Supervisor	Mid-Level Leader	Senior Leader
Accountability (for Self) Collaboration Communication Continual Learning Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Leveraging Diversity Organizational Skills Problem Solving Public Service Motivation Teamwork	Collaboration Communication Customer Service Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Leveraging Diversity Organizational Knowledge (Knowledge of USPTO Policies) Partnering Problem Solving Resilience Risk Taking Systems Thinking Team Building	Accountability (for Work Unit) Change Management Conflict Management Decisiveness Developing Others Effective Hiring Managing Budgets Managing Performance Managing the Workload Organizational Knowledge Technology Management	Analytical Skills Collaboration Communication Conflict Management Financial Management Human Capital Management Interpersonal Skills Knowledge of Labor Relations (LR), EEO, and Employee Relations (ER) Leading Change Managing a Remote Workforce Organizational Knowledge Systems Thinking	Accountability (for Agency Results) Creativity and Innovation Entrepreneurship External Awareness Financial Management Influencing/Negotiating Human Capital Planning Leading Change Political Savvy Strategic Thinking Vision