Head Start/Johnson & J
The Head Start/Johnson & Johnson Management Fellows program offers competitively selected Head Start Directors two weeks of intensive, innovative management training conducted by the University of California at Los Angeles' Anderson Graduate School of Management. Currently 40 Head Start Directors a year participate in the program and the number will be expanding in the near future.
This unique program offers participating directors special feature such as the involvement of their supervisors, graduate professional or continuing education credits, and the opportunity to participate in a network of graduates who serve as management trainers and resources to other Head Start Directors.
The program strengthens the management skills of Head Start Directors by:The Management Fellows program builds both executive and entrepreneurial management skills. Participating Directors are involved in a variety of learning experiences, including real case studies form Head Start organizations. They are exposed to theories and concepts from areas of human resources, organizational design and operations, finance, computers and information systems, and marketing.
- Introducing them to modern management theories and principles;
- Developing or enhancing their ability to plan and lead the effective delivery of Head Start services in an increasingly changing and challenging environment;
- Fostering entrepreneurial competence and a bias for action;
- Developing strategies that Directors can quickly implement in their programs and share with other Head Start managers; and
- Establishing a network of Head Start Fellows who assist in management education of other Head Start Directors nationwide.
An important and innovative element of the program is the involvement of the supervisors of the participating Director. During the program, supervisors become "co-participants" and work with the Directors to develop a strategic initiative called the Management Improvement Project (MIP). These MIP's prepare the Directors on how to implement subjects of major significance upon return to their organizations.
An Information Memorandum announcing the application deadline and eligibility criteria will be sent to all grantees this Fall.
Myra Brown
Program Coordinator
UCLA Office of Executive Education
2381 Anderson Graduate School of Management
Los Angeles, CA 90014-1464
(310) 825-2001; Fax (310) 206-3924