The new arrangement focuses on providing state agencies with instructional opportunities that emphasize performance, integrity, customer service, and employee retention, said Wynens. "In addition to the leadership development programming already in place, we will offer management, computer, and administrative support training, and coaching and assessment services," he explained.
The expanded partnership with the Vinson Institute provides a higher level of service to our state agencies and better value to Georgia taxpayers," noted Steve Stevenson, SPA commissioner. "We are excited about drawing on the vast expertise of the Vinson Institute to develop our state leaders."
A new scholarship program for state employees sponsored by SPA will reduce pricing for many of the courses by as much as 50 percent. "Strong leadership is especially critical to state government in difficult times," said Jim Lientz, chief operating officer for Georgia. "We realize that agencies are facing considerable financial pressures and wanted to do something to help them continue developing their leaders."
