Graduate School and FranklinCovey Co. Offering Specialized Leadership and Effectiveness Training for Government

Classes Begin January 2011; Registration Open

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Graduate School and FranklinCovey Co. are beginning registration for a new series of government-centered courses designed to help participants increase their personal effectiveness, leadership skills and the execution of their organization's mission.  There are six courses being offered beginning in January 2011 and they will be available in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, San Diego and San Francisco.

They include:

• Leading Government at the Speed of Trust;
• Working at the Speed of Trust;
• Execution in Government: Great Leaders, Teams and Results;
• Achieving Your Highest Priorities;
• The 7 Habits for Highly Effective Public Managers; and
• The 7 Habits for Highly Effective Government Executives, Signature Program.

"Combining the Graduate School's deep experience in optimizing government performance and developing government leaders with Franklin Covey's unmatched corporate track record means that government managers will now have access to best practices in both areas," says Dr. Jerry Ice, CEO and President of the Graduate School.  "We strive to offer courses that meet the evolving needs of new leaders and are happy to bring this focused training to our government leaders."

To register, click here or call Cynthia Hawkins at (202) 314-3438.

About the Graduate School

Since 1921, the Graduate School has served the D.C. metro community and is dedicated to providing relevant learning opportunities in public service.  An independent, not-for-profit accredited educational institution; the School is dedicated to academic excellence and lifelong learning. Services include individual assessments, career-related courses, certificate and degree programs, continuing education and distance learning. Graduate School experts provide training and education solutions, including conferences, workshops and symposia, for participants from U.S. federal, state and local government agencies as well as the private sector and international organizations.  More information can be found at www.graduateschool.edu.

About Franklin Covey

Franklin Covey, Co. (NYSE: FC) is the global consulting and training leader in the areas of strategy execution, leadership, customer loyalty, sales performance, and individual effectiveness. Over the Company's history, Franklin Covey clients have included 90 percent of the Fortune 100, more than 75 percent of the Fortune 500, thousands of small- and mid-sized businesses, as well as numerous government entities and educational institutions. Franklin Covey has 42 direct and licensee offices providing professional services in 155 countries. For more information, please visit www.franklincovey.com.

SOURCE The Graduate School