NASA MSFC Leadership Development at Gettysburg

This Statement of Work outlines the requirement for leadership and communication training for 55 members of the Moon-to-Mars leadership team. The 2.5-day in-person training, scheduled from August 27-29, 2025, in Gettysburg, PA, will cover strategic advantage, effective communication, leading in decision moments, and creating compelling visions. Key topics include Anticipatory, Transactional, and Transformational Leadership, and Predictable Surprises, delivered through historical metaphors and parallel leadership lessons to facilitate professional dialogue.

NASA's Moon-to-Mars program recommends a sole-source negotiation with the Lincoln Leadership Institute at Gettysburg for the Gettysburg Leadership Experience. This training, estimated for August 27-29, 2025, is deemed essential for developing the Moon-to-Mars leadership team. The decision stems from the unique focus of the Gettysburg training on strategic advantage, effective communication, decision-making, and vision — all critical areas for the program. Market research, including interviews with past participants, supported this choice. Using an alternative vendor would increase costs, diminish value, and create compatibility issues, as the program aims for consistent training for 55 leaders across all cohorts. The Gettysburg experience's parallels to leadership challenges, its immersive environment, and its team-building aspects make it uniquely suited to strengthen the Moon-to-Mars program's communication and risk management capabilities.