THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION PRESENTS

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BROOKINGS
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for Executives
The Brookings Institution is conducting a series of Conferences for top-
level career executives in the Federal service. These Conferences are
designed to help officials achieve a better understanding of their respon-
sibilities and their environment and develop the capacity and skill to meet
their challenges effectively. Each Conference will include lectures and semi-
nars devoted to the problems of top-level administrators. Emphasis will
be placed on the sharing of ideas and insights among men of experience
and a cooperative attack on matters of common concern. The Conferences
will he held on a full time basis for an extended period at a suitable location
removed from normal administrative distractions. Approximately twenty
Federal executives will take part in each Conference, where they will be
joined by several participants from universities, private industry, labor,
and other fields.
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The Executive Conferences are designed to increase the competence of
executives in the career service and thus improve administration in the
Federal Government. The primary ' purposes are to help key executives
Develop approaches and attitudes for effectively meeting their administra-
tive responsibilities;
Broaden their understanding of department-wide and government-wide
aspects of policy-making and administration;
Enlarge their knowledge of the relationships between government and
society and the impact of governmental action on the nation's social and
economic development.
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These objectives are to be achieved through conferences where groups of
twenty to thirty Federal executives, scholars, and other leaders in govern-
ment, business and science will come together to consider problems of
common concern. The focus of their discussions will be in these three areas
of primary importance to the Federal executive.
1. The Direction and Integration of Work in the Organization
Within his organization, the executive is responsible for guiding activities
along productive paths. Effective leadership, planning, decision-making,
and communication are vital to his success. He must understand the nature
of these processes and how they can be carried on with good results in a
large, public agency, where face-to-face contacts with employees and auton-
omy in setting goals, policies, and procedures are seriously limited. In
addition, he must be able to integrate the varied and complex activities in
his organization into a balanced whole, capable of producing a unified
product.
2. The Coordination of Government Policies and Programs
Ensuring unityof purpose and consistency of results in the myriad activities
of the Federal Government is essential. Top-level career executives must
understand and handle effectively relationships involved in achieving this
end, including those with political executives, other bureaus and depart-
ments, the Executive Office, and the Congress.
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3. The Relationship of Government to Society and the Economy
There is a continuing need for men in executive positions who can relate
the activities under their direction to the interests of the society and the
principles of the government they serve. They must be sensitive to the
environment in which their organization and programs operate and to
the varied implications of governmental policy and action. Most important,
they must be devoted to the realization of the purposes of democratic
government and the conservation of its essential principles and forms.
Each Conference will probe all of these areas, although there will be
some variation in emphasis.
The Conferences will be conducted primarily through seminars and small
work groups. Participants will devote most of their time to sharing ideas
and experiences in discussions focused on problems in which they have a
common interest. They will also read and discuss selected case studies,
professional articles, books, and special background papers. Each discussion
will be led by a qualified and experienced discussion leader.
Participants having special knowledge or experience will be invited to
address the group. Although there will be no Conference faculty, as such,
recognized and experienced authorities will be asked to serve as resource
persons. In addition, distinguished leaders in government, business, or the
university will be invited to deliver major addresses at each Conference.
The first Conference will begin on December 1, 1957, at the Williamsburg
Lodge, Williamsburg, Virginia. Subsequent Conferences will be held at
Williamsburg or a similar location relatively close to Washington, where
participants will be free of interruptions and able to devote full time to
the work of the Conference. The first Conference will extend for two weeks
but subsequent Conferences may, in some instances, cover a longer period.
Williamsburg is a community of great historical interest. Colonial Wil-
liamsburg provides excellent accommodations and splendid facilities for
recreation.
The Williamsburg Lodge offers suitable residential quarters, lounges,
and study and conference rooms. Meals will usually be provided at the
dining room in the Lodge, but to ensure variety of fare some will be served
at the Williamsburg Inn, the King's Arms, Mrs. Campbell's, and Chowning's
Tavern.
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... of fundamental importance to the effectiveness of the Federal service
is the continuing development of those individuals who serve in responsible
managerial, professional, and specialized positions in the departments
agencies, and bureaus of the Federal government.
Who May Participate
Career executives at grades GS-15 and above in the Federal Government
will be eligible to attend. In addition, a limited number of individuals from
universities, private industry and other fields will be invited to participate.
The heads of departments and agencies will assist in the selection of
participants by nominating a limited number of executives who can best
benefit from and contribute to the Conference. A final selection of partici-
pants to whom invitations will be extended will be made by The Brookings
Institution, in order to ensure a proper balance of experience, departmental
and program representation, and functional responsibility in the group.
Announcement of Conferences
An announcement of each Conference will be made well in advance of the
date on which it begins. It will include a description of the program and of
special Conference features, together with deadlines for nominations and
related information.
Costs
No fees will be charged for attendance of the Conferences. Expenses related
to travel, lodging, and meals will be borne by the individual or his agency.
Further information may be obtained by writing or calling William T.
McDonald, who is Director of the Executive Conferences, at The Brookings
Institution, NAtional 8-8940.
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The Educational Program of The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is named in honor of Robert Somers Brookings,
who devoted himself and his fortune to education and public service. It
was founded in 1927, bringing together the Institute for Government
Research, the Institute of Economics, and the Robert Brookings Graduate
School of Economics and Government. The program of the Institution
emphasizes research, education, and publication in economics, government,
and the other social sciences.
From the beginning, the Institution has been greatly interested in educa-
tion for the public service. A program of studies leading to the Ph.D. degree
was conducted from 1924 until 1936 and a fellowship program was con-
tinued until 1942 and resumed in 1955. Approximately 32S fellows attended
the Institution and 74 Ph.D. degrees were granted. Many of the fellows
have followed careers in government.
The Institution has sponsored special seminars and conferences on such
topics as United States foreign policy, Presidential nominating politics,
the economic outlook, and the role of big business and competition. In 1954,
an annual series of Brookings Lectures was begun on research and policy
questions. They have dealt with Economics and Public Policy (1954),
Research Frontiers in Politics and Government (1955), and The Changing
Environment of International Relations (1956).
Meanwhile, consideration was given to alternative ways of extending
Brookings' activities in the area of public service education, in order to
take full advantage of the opportunities arising from its location in Wash-
ington. Among the possibilities explored was an executive development
program to aid the Federal service.
Recognizing the importance of building a sound program to meet the
needs of top-level career executives, Brookings called together a small
group of experienced persons to consider the problem early in 1954. Plans
developed by this group were reviewed on two occasions by a group of
assistant secretaries and career executives from throughout the government
and by consultants and scholars with special interests in executive develop-
ment. The proposal was then presented to the Ford Foundation, which
made a grant for its fulfillment.
In its present form, the Conference program emphasizes a particular
view of the executive's role and the qualifications he must have to fulfill
it. These are briefly described in the next section.
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The Qualifications of Government Executives
The essential continuity, neutrality, and depth of understanding required
for efficient and effective governmental administration is achieved through
its career executives. These men and women are engaged in complex pro-
grams which intimately and decisively influence the lives and fortunes of our
own citizens and of others around the globe. Those who carry executive
responsibility in this setting face significant intellectual demands, which
require:
1. Understanding of the organizational units within his agency and within
the government, whose activities must be integrated to achieve his
agency's objectives.
2. Knowledge of techniques and methods for directing, stimulating, and
controlling the work of people in his organization and the ability to
use that knowledge.
3. The vision to set goals and to stimulate the minds and liberate the
energies of individuals throughout the organization.
4. A keen sense of horizontal coordination, which will enable him, in prac-
tice, to tie together the policies and programs of his own agency and
to interpret persuasively its plans and activities to other units within
the government and to outside groups.
5. The ability to think in public policy terms, to anticipate the effects of
governmental action, and to formulate a comprehensive policy for an
entire industry or the nation.
6. A political sense, which enables him to work within a political environ-
ment and to remain responsive and accountable to the interest of the
public.
7. The perspective and judgment that assure sound decisions.
8. The catholic curiosity that will encourage the persistent enlargement
of the individual's understanding of his organization, his function, and
his accomplishments and thus provide the basis for improved action
in the future.
The Federal career system, which generally emphasizes specialization and
encourages the development of careers within particular agencies, permits
many able individuals to rise to executive positions without the general back-
ground and broad perspectives essential to their tasks. For the good of the
public service, positive and workable methods must be found for ensuring
that executives are fully qualified for their tasks and that additional persons
capable of assuming executive positions arc regularly available.
This Conference Series is designed to help meet this need. For a carefully
selected group of key Federal officials, it offers a unique opportunity for
personal development.
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Robert D. Calkins President, The Brookings Institution
Formerly Vice-President and Director of the General Education Board of
New York, Dean of the School of Business at Columbia University, and
Dean of the College of Commerce at the University of California.
John J. Corson Partner, McKinsey and Company
Formerly Director of the Bureau of Old Age and Survivors Insurance and
of the U. S. Employment Service, Deputy Director-General of UNRRA,
and an executive of The Washington Post. Author of Executives for the
Federal Service.
Lyle S. Garlock Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management
Formerly Deputy Comptroller for Budget in the Department of Defense
and Assistant Director for Business Management of the U. S. Employment
Service.
Roger W. Jones Assistant Director, Legislative Reference, Bureau of the Budget
Associated with the Bureau of the Budget in various positions for more
than twenty years.
John W. Macy, Jr. Executive Director, U. S. Civil Service Commission
Formerly with the Department of the Army, Atomic Energy Commission,
and Social Security Board. Vice-President of the American Society for
Public Administration.
Richard E. McArdle Chief, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Associated for thirty-four years with the Forest Service. Formerly Dean of
Forestry at the University of Idaho.
James M. Mitchell Associate Director, National Science Foundation
Formerly Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense; Commissioner, U. S.
Civil Service Commission; Director, Public Personnel Association. Past
President of the American Society for Public Administration.
John A. Perkins Under Secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare
On leave as President, University of Delaware. Formerly Director,
Institute of Public Administration, University of Michigan; Controller,
Michigan State Department of Administration. Past President of the
American Society for Public Administration.
W/G~~'~ William T. McDonald , Director.
Career personnel director, serving most recently as Executive Vice-Chair-
man of the Interagency Advisory Group, U. S. Civil Service Commission,
and as Director of Departmental Civilian Personnel for the Navy Depart-
ment. Past President of the Society for Personnel Administration.
Carl F. Stover, Research Associate.
Formerly Fiscal Management Officer in the Office of Budget and Finance,
U. S. Department of Agriculture, and member of the political science
faculty at Stanford University. Lecturer in the School of Government at
The George Washington University.
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The purpose and policy of the Institution have been stated by the Board of
Trustees as follows :
The Brookings Institution shall devote itself to the conduct and promo-
tion of research, education, and publication primarily in the fields of eco-
nomics and government. Its chief object shall be to advance knowledge and
understanding of economic and political. problems, both national and inter-
national, and of the courses of action that may be pursued for dealing with
them. Its purpose in advancing knowledge and understanding is to facilitate
the making of informed decisions in the public interest on matters of general
concern.
To that end the Institution shall seek to advance the art and use of
research and education as an aid in the development of sound policy,
organization, and practices in economic and governmental affairs.
The Institution shall carry out these purposes in a thoroughly objective,
nonpartisan and independent manner, according to the recognized standards
of scholarship. Its activities shall be designed to serve the general welfare
and not the special interests of any economic, political, or other group in
society.
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