Overview
Successful government leaders will be those who know how to
embrace and implement positive government transformation and
build cross-functional, inter-jurisdictional relationships. These
relationships will be key building blocks for our future leaders.
Leadership for the Government Executive expands the practical
application of the skills required to achieve success in today’s
changing business climate. Government leaders will be challenged
to develop and adopt best practices, create nontraditional
solutions, and develop relationships to implement and sustain
government transformation efforts.
Cohort classes of no more than 25 participants create an
opportunity to develop relationships, building networks that pave
the way for collaboration beyond the scope of this experience.
Leadership for the Government Executive is a dynamic and
innovative training opportunity. Graduates learn to become
effective leaders who can navigate these tough economic
realities, motivate individuals and groups, promote a culture
in which people value themselves, and provide overall strategic
direction and better communication.
Karen Johnson, Department of Health Care
Services • LGE Cohort 1 Alumni
Audience
Leadership for the Government Executive is a certificate program
for individuals who set the vision and direction of an
organization’s enterprise-wide priorities. Participants are
considered senior leaders including executives and upper-level
managers from the business, program and information technology
programs or branches of an agency or department. Individuals
responsible for strategic planning and policy setting across
agency and departmental lines are ideal candidates. Enrollment is
limited to participants from city, county, state and federal
government with specific responsibilities rather than specific
titles.
Delivery Model
This program is currently being offered in-person, on-campus
at Sac State, but the delivery method may change according to
local safety standards. Please check with the program staff for
updates on program delivery.
Leadership for the Government Executive is a forward-thinking
departure from traditional “day in a desk” training. Using
individual development plans, group discussions, distinguished
speakers from the public and private sectors, case studies, and
participant-submitted project proposals, the classroom becomes an
experiential laboratory in which leaders address real world
problems with realistic solutions. Leadership for the Government
Executive consists of seven required courses for a total
of 4.9 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Schedule
This program is currently being offered in-person, on-campus
at Sac State, but the delivery method may change according to
local safety standards. Please check with the program staff for
updates on program delivery.
Cohort 41
Applications Due: July 12, 2024
Executive Leadership: Sept. 5, 2024
Building a Service Culture: Oct. 3, 2024
Leading Organizational Change: Nov. 7, 2024
Enterprise Communication: Dec. 5, 2024
Effective Governance and Team Dynamics: Jan. 9, 2025
Creating a Coaching Culture: Feb. 6, 2025
Measuring Success: March 6, 2025
Graduation: April 3, 2025
Cohort 42
Applications Due: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
Executive Leadership: March 5, 2025
Building a Service Culture: April 2, 2025
Leading Organizational Change: April 30, 2025
Enterprise Communication: June 4, 2025
Effective Governance and Team Dynamics: July 9, 2025
Creating a Coaching Culture: Aug. 13, 2025
Measuring Success: Sept. 3, 2025
Graduation: Oct. 1, 2025
Fees/ Commitment
The $4,929 program fee includes:
- 4.9 continuing education units
- Course materials
- Leadership Practices Inventory assessment
- One-on-one LPI Debrief
- Continental breakfast and full lunch for each class day
- Parking for each day of the program
- Graduation celebration with program sponsors
- Certificate of Participation
There are no provisions for auditing this program at this time.
Evaluation
Upon acceptance to Leadership for the Government Executive,
participants are required to complete the Leadership Practices
Inventory (LPI), which is based on The Leadership Challenge
authored by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. Throughout the program,
participants are evaluated through class discussions,
experiential exercises and an individual project. Participants
are expected to complete a project and report the findings at the
end of the program.
This was one of the best management development programs I have
ever taken. Absolutely worth the time and work!
Eric Mandell, Department of General Services •
LGE Cohort 5 Alumni
Supporters
The College of Continuing Education wishes to thank the dedicated
public servants who invest their time and energy to ensure the
professional merit and applicability of this program.
Founding Sponsors
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J. Clark Kelso
Federal Receiver, California Prison Healthcare Receivership
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William C. Bush
Director, California Department of General Services (Retired
October 2009)
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David A. Gilb
Director, Department of Personnel Administration (Retired
September 2009)
