Overview
Successful government supervisors will be individuals who can
embrace and implement transformation and build cross-functional
interagency relationships. Leadership for the Government
Supervisor challenges participants to supervise across
generations, collaboratively solve problems, resolve conflict,
foster a service culture mindset, and motivate individuals to
engage in organizational change efforts. The program also
addresses their role in key challenges such as workforce
development and succession planning.
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.
The LGS program is an excellent program, the instructors are
well prepared, materials were appropriate, and the pace was
good. I strongly recommend that all supervisors and managers
take this program to learn the tools needed to become better
leaders in the workplace.
Griselda Ballesteros, Department of Fair
Housing and Employment • LGS Cohort 4 Alumni
Audience
Leadership for the Government Supervisor is a certificate program
for supervisors in city, county, state and federal
government with responsibility for staff, programs, and projects.
Participants represent the business and program branches of
agencies or departments as well as the information technology
programs.
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 Supervisor is a forward-thinking
departure from traditional “day in a desk” training. Using
individual development plans, group discussions, expert speakers,
and case studies, the classroom becomes an experiential
laboratory in which participants address real world problems
with realistic solutions. Leadership for the Government
Supervisor consists of eight required courses for a total of 5.6
Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Guest Speakers
Distinguished public and private sector managers and supervisors
make a significant contribution to the program by discussing
their challenges and best practices.
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.
Join Cohort 27 this coming fall!
Applications Open: July 1, 2025
Applications Close: Aug. 15, 2025
Supervisor as a Leader: Oct. 15, 2025
Effective Interpersonal Communication: Oct. 16, 2025
Essentials of Talent Management: Nov. 12, 2025
Talent Development Strategies: Nov. 13, 2025
Developing Your Team: Dec. 10, 2025
Organizational Change Applications: Dec. 11, 2025
Decision Making for Supervisors: Jan. 21, 2026
Advanced Supervisory and Development & Graduation: Jan. 22, 2026
Fees/Commitment
The $3,329 program fee includes
- 5.6 continuing education units
- Course materials
- Leadership Practices Inventory assessment
- One-on-one LPI Debrief
- Continental breakfast and full lunch for each class
- Parking for each day of the program
- Graduation celebration with sponsors
- Certificate of Participation
There are no provisions for auditing this program at this time.
Evaluation
Upon acceptance to Leadership for the Government Supervisor,
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 overall participation.
Participants are expected to complete an action item
worksheet and reflect on the LGS experience at the end
of the program.
Advisory Partners
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
-
J. Clark Kelso
Federal Receiver, California Prison Healthcare Receivership
-
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)
