Program Information

The curriculum of this certificate program consists of in-class presentations by City Managers and other local government leaders, critiques of case studies, a team project, and follow-up alumni events.  Attendance is required at all sessions.

Seven Sessions

• The Essentials of Leadership/Leadership Strengths Assessments
• Communication Skills and Styles
• Employee Engagement/Diversity and Inclusion
• Creative Thinking and Innovation/Leading Change
• Ethics/Values Clarification
• Talent Development and Coaching
• Political Astuteness

One-to-One Coaching

Every participant in the Academy is matched with a senior manager who serves as a one-to-one coach. The coach is usually a Department Director or other senior manager from the participant’s agency who is not in the participant’s chain of command.  During the course of the Academy, participants meet at least three times with their coach who provides career and leadership development advice.

Team Projects

The Academy looks for real-world projects that local government agencies want done now but may lack the resources currently to accomplish. 

Target Audience

Division Managers, Assistant Department Heads, mid-managers, and other emerging leaders. 

Academy Cost

The cost per participant for each agency is $1,350. Your organization will be billed following your attendance at the Academy.

Application for 2020

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