These executives share values and a common identity that reach beyond their individual professions or agencies. They are well positioned to lead change both within their agencies and throughout Government. These skills apply to all SES positions and are in addition to the technical qualifications that agencies specify for particular positions. Each agency decides how large its program will be, based on its executive resources needs.
Agencies use merit staffing procedures to select participants for their CDPs.
Most CDP vacancies are announced Government-wide. Agencies may tailor CDP's to meet their particular succession planning needs and organizational missions.