§ 412.102 Purpose

5 CFR 412.102(a)(a) This part implements for supervisors, managers, and executives the provisions of 5 U.S.C. chapter 41, related to training, and 5 U.S.C. 3396, related to the criteria for programs of systematic development of candidates for the SES and the continuing development of SES members.

5 CFR 412.102(b)(b) This part identifies a continuum of leadership development, starting with supervisory positions and proceeding through management and executive positions Governmentwide. For this reason, this part provides requirements by which agencies:

5 CFR 412.102(b)(1)(1) Develop the competencies needed by supervisors, managers, and executives;

5 CFR 412.102(b)(2)(2) Provide learning through continuing development and training in the context of succession planning; and

5 CFR 412.102(b)(3)(3) Foster a broad agency and Governmentwide perspective to prepare individuals for advancement, thus supplying the agency and the Government with an adequate number of well-prepared and qualified candidates to fill leadership positions.