CORE Management Program

Who Should Apply

The CORE Management Program is designed for the following target audiences, each of whom must have at least twelve (12) months of full-time service with the Commonwealth:

• Managers and supervisors who have completed at least one Performance Evaluation (e.g., EPRS or ACES) of another state employee in the last year (2018). 
• Individuals who indirectly oversee others in order to accomplish a strategic project or agency initiative.

What To Expect

Led by experienced facilitators, subject-matter experts and Executive Branch leaders, CORE consists of one (1) orientation session held in November and six (6) courses held between December 2019 and May 2020. Classes will be offered at locations across the Commonwealth. Additionally, you will be required to attend the program orientation.  Sessions will be offered at locations across the Commonwealth.  View the CORE Management Program at a Glance for more information.

The learning experience includes:

• A competency-based curriculum that is aligned with agency business priorities. View the Core Competency Matrix for more details.

• A blended learning design including on-demand courses, microlearning segments, classroom learning and workplace assignments, assessments, coaching, and real-time feedback. 

More than theory, the curriculum integrates various forms of ‘practice’ – the key activity that promotes real skill development.  Along the way, participants will have the opportunity to build lasting connections.   Upon graduation, you will become part of the growing network of CORE program alumni.

Additional Resources

Core Master Competency Index

Program At A Glance

Course Assignments and Commitment

The learning experience includes a blended learning design including on-demand courses, microlearning segments, classroom learning and workplace assignments, assessments, coaching, and real-time feedback.

CORE consists of one (1) orientation session held in November and six (6) courses held between December 2019 and May 2020.  

CORE Program at a Glance:

Please be advised this schedule is tentative and may be subject to change.

 

Sponsor's Orientation Sessions

Course	Date	Time	Location
Sponsor's Orientation	TBD	9:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Boston, MA
Sponsor's Orientation	TBD	9:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Central, MA

 

Self-Awareness & the Effective Leader

Cohort	Date	Time	Location
Boston 1 Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Boston
Western Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Northampton
Central Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Worcester
Southeast Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Taunton
Boston 2 Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Boston

 

Turning Feedback into Change

Cohort	Date	Time	Location
Boston 1 Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Boston
Western Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Northampton
Boston 2 Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Boston
Southeast Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Taunton
Central Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Worcester

 

Coaching for High Performance

Cohort	Date	Time	Location
Western Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Northampton
Boston 1 Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Boston
Southeast Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Taunton
Boston 2 Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Boston
Central Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Worcester

 

Managing Business Priorities

Cohort	Date	Time	Location
Western Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Northampton
Boston 1 Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Boston
Boston 2 Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Boston
Central Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Worcester
Southeast Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Taunton

 

Emotional Intelligence

Cohort	Date	Time	Location
Boston 1 Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Boston
Western Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Northampton
Southeast Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Taunton
Boston 2 Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Boston
Central Cohort	TBD	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Worcester

 

Managing Lawfully

Date	Time	Location
TBD	9:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Boston
TBD	9:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Worcester

 

Graduation Celebration

Date	Time	Location
TBD	9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Suffolk University, Sky Lounge (5th floor), Boston

 

Program Requirements

Attendance

The purpose of the CORE Management Program is to provide participants with an opportunity for growth and development. Given the investment of time and resources, it is important that participants are committed to attending all of the program sessions.

Attendance is mandatory.
The “Program Schedule” is provided above in the "Program at a Glance" section. Interested candidates can plan regular work-related commitments, professional conferences and vacations in advance, so that they do not conflict with program dates. In the event a participant misses a class, the program coordinator will contact the participant. If a participant misses two classes, they will be withdrawn from the program and be asked to reapply the following cycle.

Extenuating Circumstances
In the event of an unexpected emergency, the participant will inform the program coordinator at [e-mail] that they will not be able to attend the session. The program coordinator will assist the participant in identifying another session which they may attend.

Course Assignments and Commitment

CORE consists of six (6) courses held between December 2019 and May 2020. Additionally, you will be required to attend the program orientation. Please see the Program at a Glance section for dates and locations of CORE courses.

The learning experience includes a blended learning design including on-demand courses, microlearning segments, classroom learning and workplace assignments, assessments, coaching, and real-time feedback.

Candidates who are accepted are required to attend all classes and complete all assignments, a commitment of approximately 12-14 hours of interactive learning activities per month.

Graduation Requirements

Participants will be eligible for graduation in 2020 by completing following requirements:

1. attendance in classes and
2. submission of completed assignments

If the participant is unable to meet these requirements, they will be invited to participate in the graduation ceremony, however they will not receive a certificate of completion until all requirements are met. Outstanding requirements must be received no later than 5 days following the deadline date.

 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Coming Soon - our FY20 class of the CORE Management Program.

Your online CORE Management Program application and all required forms and signatures must be submitted by 4:00 PM on TBD.  

Your complete application packet must include the following:

• Submission of completed online program application
• Supervisor Recommendation (submitted online by your supervisor)
• Nomination from the Agency Head and Agency Fiscal Officer

The online program application and the Supervisor Recommendation form are powered by SurveyMonkey. For assistance in completing the application and recommendation form, please contact the CORE Program Team at [e-mail] or 617-878-9878.

NOTE: Incomplete applications will result in disqualification from the selection process.

Nomination Process

Candidates must be nominated for the program and selected to attend. Nominations must be submitted by director-level or above agency leaders and must have fiscal officer approval.

Participant Selection

A selection committee will review nomination packets and select participants for the program based on:

• Responses from the supervisor’s letter of recommendation
• Applicant’s responses to the application questions
• Agency nominations
• Other criteria identified by Learning & Development leaders.

For the CORE Management Program, up to 125 applicants will be invited to participate, and will represent a cross-section of the Commonwealth’s agencies. 

Program Cost

The cost to the agency/department for each participant is $550