The Fort Hood Civilian Leadership Development Program (CLDP) began in 2009 with a Program of Instruction (POI) focused on developing basic leadership and management skills. In 2017, CLDP Phase II was introduced, offering an advanced curriculum aimed at mid-level and senior civilian leaders. This phase builds on the foundational skills taught in Phase I and includes in-depth training on strategic thinking, advanced communication, and leadership in complex environments. Since its inception in 2009 over 700 employees have successfully completed the program.

The Civilian Leadership Development Program Phase I primary objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of Garrison operations through interactive discussions with Garrison Directors, Office Chiefs and Supervisors, culminating in team building exercises and a Capstone Project that focus on developing self-awareness, networking skills and basic leadership competencies required for the transformational leader.

Eligibility: CLDP Phase I is open to all DA Civilians, all grades. Must submit an approved registration form, along with a current copy of your IDP.

Class Location: All classes will be held in the Copeland Soldier Service Center, Room A-311.

Selection Priority: Class size is limited to 25 students (first come, first serve).

Class Structure: Classes will be held twice a week, tentatively Tuesday and Thursday.

The course dates are 07 Oct 2025 – 16 Dec 2025

CLDP Trifold

CLDP I Registration

  • FY22 CLDP II Class

    FY22 CLDP II Class

  • Brainstorming Ideas

    Brainstorming Ideas

  • For their Leadership and Coaching Capstone

    For their Leadership and Coaching Capstone

  • Which was presented to the Garrison Commander on 16 August 2022.

    Which was presented to the Garrison Commander on 16 August 2022.

  • FY22 CLDP II Class

    FY22 CLDP II Class

  • CLDP II participants culminated their three-months as a CLDP cohort with their final team building experience at DAO’s flight simulators. A memorable experience was had by all!

    CLDP II participants culminated their three-months as a CLDP cohort with their final team building experience at DAO’s flight simulators. A memorable experience was had by all!

  • CLDP II participants culminated their three-months as a CLDP cohort with their final team building experience at DAO’s flight simulators. A memorable experience was had by all!

    CLDP II participants culminated their three-months as a CLDP cohort with their final team building experience at DAO’s flight simulators. A memorable experience was had by all!

  • CLDP II participants culminated their three-months as a CLDP cohort with their final team building experience at DAO’s flight simulators. A memorable experience was had by all!

    CLDP II participants culminated their three-months as a CLDP cohort with their final team building experience at DAO’s flight simulators. A memorable experience was had by all!

  • CLDP II participants culminated their three-months as a CLDP cohort with their final team building experience at DAO’s flight simulators. A memorable experience was had by all!

    CLDP II participants culminated their three-months as a CLDP cohort with their final team building experience at DAO’s flight simulators. A memorable experience was had by all!

  • The FY22 CLDP II participants presented their insightful capstone projects on leadership and coaching to the GC and DGC on 16 August 2022.

    The FY22 CLDP II participants presented their insightful capstone projects on leadership and coaching to the GC and DGC on 16 August 2022.

  • The FY22 CLDP II participants presented their insightful capstone projects on leadership and coaching to the GC and DGC on 16 August 2022.

    The FY22 CLDP II participants presented their insightful capstone projects on leadership and coaching to the GC and DGC on 16 August 2022.

  • The FY22 CLDP II participants presented their insightful capstone projects on leadership and coaching to the GC and DGC on 16 August 2022.

    The FY22 CLDP II participants presented their insightful capstone projects on leadership and coaching to the GC and DGC on 16 August 2022.

  • The FY22 CLDP II participants presented their insightful capstone projects on leadership and coaching to the GC and DGC on 16 August 2022.

    The FY22 CLDP II participants presented their insightful capstone projects on leadership and coaching to the GC and DGC on 16 August 2022.

  • The FY22 CLDP II participants presented their insightful capstone projects on leadership and coaching to the GC and DGC on 16 August 2022.

    The FY22 CLDP II participants presented their insightful capstone projects on leadership and coaching to the GC and DGC on 16 August 2022.

  • The FY22 CLDP II participants presented their insightful capstone projects on leadership and coaching to the GC and DGC on 16 August 2022.

    The FY22 CLDP II participants presented their insightful capstone projects on leadership and coaching to the GC and DGC on 16 August 2022.

The primary objective of CLDP Phase I is to provide a comprehensive overview of Garrison operations through interactive discussions with Garrison Directors, Office Chiefs and Leadership. In addition, each Director and Office Chief leads a teambuilding exercise that focuses on developing networking skills/opportunities and basic leadership skills. Students complete a total of 14 courses. The resident instruction included the following:

CLDP I Training

CLDP Instructors

CLDP Orientation

GC/CSM/DGC

CLDP I

Each Garrison Directorate/Supporting Office will provide a program overview.

Each Directorate and Supporting Office will lead a team building exercise that places emphasis on a leadership skill.

Garrison Information Management Officer

Getting to Know You

Human Resources (DHR)

Adapting to Change

Publics Work (DPW)

Continuity and Support

Aviation Operations (DAO)

Operations of Communication

Emergency Services (DES)

Balancing the Team

Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation (DFMWR)

Delegating Tasks

Plans, Training, Mobilization & Security (DPTMS)

The Culture of Innovation

Information Management Office (IMO)

The Importance of Accountability

Resource Management Office (RMO)

Creativity Works

Plans, Analysis, and Integration (PAIO)

Army Wellness

Director, Army Wellness Center

Benefits of Active Listening

Public Affairs Office (PAO)

CLDP Phase II. The principal aim of CLDP II is to equip personnel with the essential abilities, understanding, and practical encounters to cultivate and enhance their aptitudes with a focus centering on the Transformational Leader. Furthermore, it facilitates the development of critical competencies among civilian team members who are advancing toward leadership and supervisory positions and aims to further strengthen the proficiency of existing supervisors. Students will complete a total of 16 Courses.

The resident instruction includes the following:

CLDP II Training

Instructors

CLDP II Training

Instructors

Welcome / Orientation

Deputy to the Garrison Commander

Time Management I & II

DHR, WFD

Army Wellness

Mark Buley

The POWER of Empowerment

Director, RMO

Transformational Leader

Director, DHR

Challenging Conversation Part I & II

Director, PAIO

Who Am I? (Leadership Characteristics)

Director, DAO

Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

Deputy to the Garrison Commander

Enhancing Communication Skills

Director, PAO

Wellness Training

DFMWR

Verbal Judo: How to resolve Conflict

DHR, WFD

CAPSTONE Project Overview

DHR, WFD

Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce

Employee Assistance Program Manager

CAPSTONE (Team Presentations)

Garrison Command Group - GC-CSM/DGC

Gaining Collaborative Buy-In

Director, DPTMS

CLDP Graduation

Garrison Command Group - GC-CSM/DGC

Navigating Change

Director, DFMWR

  

Leading Complex Organizations

Director, DPW