Research and Evaluation in Support of an Executive Program in National Security
Abstract
The Harvard executive training program methodology was applied to the development of a short-term training program for senior U.S. national security officials. The model program was assessed for effectiveness in meeting the program objectives. The principal strategy used in evaluation was participants' perceived competence in dealing with seven major national and international security areas where their personal decisions can critically affect political economic or military interests of the United States. Results showed that each group of participants reported substantial gains from pre-program to post- program evaluations, and further gains at 6 months post-program points. War College graduates characteristically experienced marginally higher gains than do non-War College attendees. Also, each year's group was brought to essentially the same six-month post-program level of perceived competence, independent of their respective pre-program levels. The course was continued in 1981 and will continue for the foreseeable future.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA127634
Entities
People
- Douglas M. Johnston
Organizations
- John F. Kennedy School of Government