Leadership for the Government Supervisor

Certificate Sacramento5 months

Leadership for the Government Supervisor

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.

Cohort 23      

Applications Due: August 2, 2023

Supervisor as a Leader, Sept. 20, 2023

Essentials of Talent Management, Oct. 25, 2023

Talent Development Strategies, Oct. 26, 2023

Developing Your Team, Nov. 15, 2023

Organizational Change Applications, Nov. 16, 2023

Effective Interpersonal Communication, Dec. 13, 2023

Decision Making for Supervisors, Jan. 24, 2024

Advanced Supervisory and Development & Graduation, Jan. 25, 2024

 

Cohort 24

Applications Due: December 1, 2023

Supervisor as a Leader, Feb. 22, 2024

Essentials of Talent Management, Mar. 27, 2024

Talent Development Strategies, Mar. 28, 2024

Developing Your Team, Apr. 24, 2024

Organizational Change Applications, Apr. 25, 2024

Effective Interpersonal Communication, May 30, 2024

Decision Making for Supervisors, Jun. 26, 2024

Advanced Supervisory and Development & Graduation, Jun. 27, 2024

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)
  • David A. Gilb
    Director, Department of Personnel Administration (Retired September 2009)