Is DSLDP a Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program?
After much discussion, senior leadership has decided not to pursue a formal SES Candidate Development Program for DoD. Therefore, DSLDP is not an SES Candidate Development Program. Program elements are designed to enhance one’s readiness for top leadership positions, to include those requiring enterprise (joint and national security) proficiency. Successful completion of the program does not imply eligibility for, or guarantee promotion to SES. Still, DSLDP graduates will be acknowledged by senior DoD executives as having the requisite competencies and experiences for more responsible positions. As such, DSLDP graduates are highly competitive for senior-level and executive opportunities.