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
- Leadership Essentials and Emotional Intelligence
- Team Dynamics, Psychological Safety, and Trust
- Communication Styles, Framing, and Critical Conversations
- Values and Diversity Uncovered (Bias and Micro/Macro-agressions)
- Leadership Strengths
- 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 estimated cost per participant for each agency is $2,062. Your organization will be billed following your attendance at the Academy.
Application for 2022
Applications are no longer being accepted for 2022. Please check back for 2023.
