This course examines the challenges of Federal program leadership in an Information Technology (IT) context. Students gain theoretical insight, supplemented by practical exercises, covering a variety of program/project leadership concepts and techniques. Particular areas of focus include customer service, stakeholder relations, decision-making methods, processes and pitfalls, interpersonal skills, organizational awareness and dynamics, and written and oral communication skills. The course explores the role of oversight in the management and leadership of Federal IT acquisition programs.