TN Government Executives

Last week the Naifeh Center conducted week one of the Tennessee Government Executive Institute (TGEI). This annual leadership development program is conducted in partnership with the State of Tennessee's Department of Human Resources. Week two is scheduled later in October.

This program brings together more than 30 executives from the highest levels of state government and provides a forum for learning that they don't normally experience. Assistant and deputy commissioners, directors and program managers spend time studying their leadership styles and, during week one, learned about systems thinking and how to apply those principles in state government.

I had the opportunity to visit with the class during two lunches. They were enthusiastic about the experience and eager to apply their new knowledge back in the office. We were fortunate to have Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey, TNCare Director Darin Gordon, and Joan Cronan as lunch speakers during the week.

2013 marks the 30th anniversary of the TGEI experience and I look forward to celebrating it in a big way. Thanks to Macel Ely for his great leadership directing the program this year.