The State Executive Development Institute (SEDI) is an annual educational
workshop offered by the John C. Stennis Institute of Government. The SEDI is
designed to prepare mid- to upper-level state and local government executives
to be more effective leaders. A broad range of topics are presented by government
officials, researchers, and instructors in order to provide participants a well-rounded
and applicable curriculum. The SEDI curriculum includes management theory,
organizational development concepts and techniques, administrative and
applied management
techniques, and a variety of other related and timely topics.
Held on the campus of Mississippi State University, SEDI brings many of the unique
resources
found on the university campus to the program. Mississippi State Personnel Board Certified Public Manager Program and participants may also receive
three graduate-level hours in Public Policy Administration at Mississippi State University
upon completion of the program.
A maximum of 30 participants are chosen to attend SEDI each year, based on applicants’
professional experience and responsibilities. Priority is given to Mississippi’s
senior state and local officials.
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