Congratulations to JP who has been accepted in the Leadership ICMA Class of 2015.
Leadership ICMA is a competitive, intensive two-year ICMA University program designed to cultivate key competencies needed for successful leadership at all levels of local government management. Participants not yet eligible for credentialing join a class of select individuals to complete a series of five class modules and a team-based capstone project. All Leadership ICMA graduates receive one year of experience “credit” toward the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program.
The program is now in its ninth year.
The core competencies addressed in the Leadership ICMA program are:
- Leadership in Local Government
- Ethics and Integrity
- Analytical Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Community Building
- Organizational Effectiveness.
The small classes encourage a strong learning community. The initial orientation and team-building session will be held in Washington, D.C., on December 11-13, 2013. Participants later attend University of Virginia’s Senior Executive Institute in May or June. The capstone project preparation meeting is held the next January or February at Arizona State University. Other travel is to work on small-group projects and meet at the ICMA Annual Conference two to three times. Participants also communicate through monthly conference calls and online discussions. The program facilitates networking within the profession and enhances connections between local government managers and their professional association.
