May 7 - 9, 2025

This live, online course is ideal for all employees in county governments who want to unleash their leadership potential. It is especially recommended for those who may be seeking promotion!

Registration: Note the number of people who will be attending and follow the prompts to pay with credit card. There is a discount for more than one registration from the same county. You may add the names of the people you're registering in the "Order Notes" section near the bottom of your cart. The receipt you receive is proof of registration.

Dates: May 7 - 9, 2025

Times: Training begins at 0900 hours and ends no later than 1600 hours each day.

Course Credit: Certificate of Completion

The prevailing myth, “People don’t need training until they are actually in the position,” could not be more shortsighted.

Each of us benefits from training before we seek additional responsibilities; anything less is demoralizing to individuals and a waste of funds due to failed or inconsistent on-the-job training.

The interactive workshop sessions outlined here are designed to help participants build upon their existing strengths, develop new skills, and position themselves for future promotion.

These sessions are designed to bring easy to implement, practical principles to people from any discipline, technical field or career calling.

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1 The Effective Leader's Role: Every Leader Is Also A Follower - Among The Topics To Be Covered: The Importance Of Your County's Mission Statement; The Importance Of Work-Life Balance; Interpersonal Dynamics; Effective Leaders versus Ineffective Leaders; The Difference Between A "Manager" And A "Leader"; The Difference Between Motivation And Inspiration; The Difference Between “Directions” And Destinations; The Flight To Hawaii; How To Deal With Difficult Co-Workers; Effective Communication; No Secrets – No Surprises; Common Problems Among Team Members And How To Overcome Them.

Day 2 The Effective Leader's Role: Everyone Is A Team Leader - Among The Topics To Be Covered: A Reminder That We "Manage" Stuff & Things - We LEAD People (There's a difference!); The Fundamentals of Strategic and Annual Planning & Budgeting; The Importance Of Taking Initiative; The Importance Of Catching Others Doing Things Right; Team Rules; How To Structure Effective Line And Staff Relationships; Critical Components Of The Leader's Job Description; More On Communication; Eliminating “Silos”; How To Use Action Plans And Achievement Reports; "Time Management"; Team Member Opinion Surveys; The Importance Of A “Give Up List.”

Day 3 The Effective Leader's Role: There Is No Such Thing As A “Non-Marketing Employee” - Among The Topics To Be Covered: Marketing & Community Relations Defined; Effective Media Relations; The Role And Responsibilities Of The Public Information Office and each employee; Effective Brand-naming; Choices We Can Make To Effectively Position County Governments.

Tuition: The tuition for participants in this academy is $350 per person ($300 each for more than one registration from the same agency.)

In addition to electronic copies of course materials each participant will receive a Certificate of Completion.