LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OF MARIN / SONOMA COUNTIES

Registration for the 2025-26 session is closed

Local governments in Marin and Sonoma counties have formed a cooperative to offer a Leadership Academy for emerging leaders.

The 2025-26 Leadership Academy will be launched in October 2025, meeting on the second Wednesday of each month for seven sessions.
Download the program announcement for details.  Applications are no longer being accepted.

GOALS OF THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

• Create a cost-effective talent development program for the participating jurisdictions.
• Enhance the leadership skills of the participants.
• Assist the participating local governments in their succession planning efforts.
• Enhance the network of participants across local government agencies in the two Counties.
• Offer employees positive development opportunities and motivating experiences.

HOW IT WORKS

The curriculum of this certificate program consists of in-class presentations by City/County Managers and other local government leaders, critiques of case studies, one-to-one coaching, and a team project.

CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON:

• Leading & Understanding Self
• Leading & Supporting Others
• Leading & Influencing Organization

If you are interested in participating in the 2025-26 Academy, please contact your supervisor or HR Representative for more information.