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Resilience: Why Some Leaders Thrive and Others Fail Dr. Shannon Peters Presented at Excellence in Government 2008 Conference.
Resilience has always been a critical trait for successful leaders and employees. In today's society, the ability to handle adversity, bounce back, and maintain a positive attitude are skills that are increasingly valued for leadership positions. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has identified resilience as one of the requisite traits for federal employees to be considered for the Senior Executive Service. According to OPM, a resilient employee "deals effectively with pressure, remains optimistic and persistent and, even under adversity, recovers quickly from setbacks."
Resilience seems to come naturally to some people. The good news is that it is a skill that can be practiced and learned. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have pinpointed the specific characteristics related to resilience and developed training to help people acquire and strengthen their resilience.
On May 12, at the Excellence in Government 2008 Conference in Washington, DC, TATC's Dr. Shannon Peters presented on the importance of building the skill of resilience and how this can be achieved through training. She is one of four master trainers certified by the University of Pennsylvania and has conducted resilience training for Fortune 500 executives, federal, state and local government employees, and most recently, for 180 teachers in the UK school system.
The conference, specifically targeted to federal managers, provides key learning opportunities for government innovations. TATC was proud to be represented by Dr. Peters at this important event.
For more information, contact Dr. Shannon Peters or Sarah Campbell at 240-482-3806.