LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OF MARIN / SONOMA COUNTIES

Registration for the 2026-27 Academy is full.

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

The 2026-27 Leadership Academy will be launched in October 2026, meeting on the second Wednesday of each month for seven sessions.
Download the program announcement for details.  The 2026-27 cohort is full and we are no longer accepting applications for this year.

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