This report examines current practices on how career senior executives who manage major programs and organizations and provide continuity during Presidential transitions are trained and developed. Unfortunately, the review indicates that the systematic development envisioned in the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 is more vision than reality. To that end, the report contains information to help agencies determine a development strategy that aligns with agency goals and resources and effectively addresses executives training needs. In addition, the report discusses common barriers to SES training and offers strategies to mitigate them.