Created in 1989 by the Director's Office of the Department of Administrative Services, Leadership Oregon is the executive leadership development program for the State of Oregon. It's mission is to support and enhance the professional and personal development of Oregon state managers through an interactive and practical curriculum that expands an awareness of self, state government and local communities while promoting excellence in public service.
2025 Program Information
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Applications are accepted through Friday, November 8, 2024. The agency director must approve the application. The final selection list will be communicated mid-December.
The 2025 LO Program begins Tuesday, January 14, 2025, and is expected to be delivered in person, in Salem and Portland area locations.
Program Goals
Prepare participants to commit to positions of increased responsibility and leadership within state government
Provide interactive discussions about key issues in state government
Learn from nationally and locally recognized presenters
Create opportunities to network and learn with participants from other agencies
Facilitate increased discovery of self-knowledge and professional growth
Program Learning Objectives
Identify professional strengths and areas for development
Recognize key issues in Oregon state government impacts on “home” agency
Examine ideas and concepts that simulate insight into personal values and beliefs
Formulate sustainable networks
Guiding Principals
Value diversity of people and perspectives
Encourage and support learning of self and others
Ask challenging questions
Seek opportunity to apply new knowledge and skills
Be accountable for continuously enhancing the program