LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OF MARIN / SONOMA COUNTIES

2024-25 Graduating Cohort

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, more details coming soon;  applications will be accepted this summer.

The target audience includes division managers, assistant department heads, mid-managers, and other emerging leaders.

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.