This page is designed to empower you with resources curated by a diverse group of Employee Learning & Development staff members from across the service to support you in being either a mentor, mentee, or both!
LinkedIn Learning is now available to all National Park Service employees. LinkedIn Learning is an online training leader with over 6,000 courses.
An on-boarding buddy provides immediate support and guidance in order to help new employees become productive and engaged members of your work unit.
Espyr is the leading behavioral health company developing innovative solutions for maximizing human and organizational potential. Learn how to access free trainings available to DOI employees.
Did you know? Performance plans for supervisors/managers must include the Mandatory Supervisory/Managerial Critical Element #1, which addresses the level of performance expected for carrying out supervisory duties. This helps outline your role as a supervisor, holds you to a standard of supervision, and helps get you credit for the work you do leading your team.
This framework helps you develop your skills as a supervisor and manager - whether you're already in the role or hope to be someday.
In this Harvard Business Review article by Amantha Imber, the host of the How I Work podcast, explore 5 tips that will help you convey your ideas more clearly and with greater impact to the world.
Learn how to decide on and prioritize tasks by urgency and importance, sorting out less urgent and important tasks which you should either delegate or not do at all.
Pulse surveys are intentionally designed to provide quick, actionable insights into the health of a park or program, hence the name ‘pulse.’
As dedicated employees who love their work but struggle with good work-life balance, NPS employees might be prime candidates for work-related burnout.
The Pathways Program provides ways for current students and recent graduates to internships and jobs within the Federal government.
The FTMP enables employees to gain the skills and experience required for their current position and higher-level positions within their career field, while providing recognition for their achievements.
The ALDP is a two-phase, foundational development program for aspiring entry-level leaders (GS 5-7 and WG equivalents).
Use this toolkit to help host structured conversations with your team members; the conversation prompts and facilitation resources can help you create an environment of respect, inclusion, and safety.
Interested in the Aspiring Leader Development Program? Learn more about the program in one of the many upcoming informational webinars!
The Mentorship Pilot Program was created by a team of FLP 2019 grads and is being piloted to the Future Leader class of 2019 cohort.
Emotional and social functioning make up our overall well-being. Understanding the fifteen emotional intelligence elements can increase well-being.
Listen and learn why traditional rewards aren't always as effective as we think.
Four simple steps to learning how to acquire a totally new skill.
Giving feedback is a skill but a much neglected skill is how to receive feedback.
This article reminds us to get out of our comfort zone, and to live life with courage and vulnerability, so that we can be our best selves.
Causes and solutions for improved employee performance. Training is not the only answer. This flow chart helps you determine the rea; cjalenge and soultion.
This article explores 10 communication secrets of great leaders (plus a bonus one!) and reveals why "the message" has nothing to do with the messenger.
Learning to be a collaborator is an important skill. It’s far easier to achieve your goals if you can easily call upon the expertise of partners.
Design Thinking can help the NPS create memorable experiences for park visitors that leave a lasting impression.