As an elected official, you know the importance of your work and the work of county leaders. You also know that stark reality of needing to do more with less and to maintain alignment of your resources, supporting county employees as they carry out the services of your county, and encouraging your community to hang tough in this time of uncertainty, crisis, and change. There is a lot at stake and the need for strong leadership has never been more prevalent than now. The National Association of Counties (NACo) recognizes this and has been helping elected officials like yourself and other county leaders across the country address the challenges of today and prepare for what you will face tomorrow through professional development; specifically, the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy.
Almost two-thirds of U.S. counties rely on the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy to make their existing leaders better and emerging leaders ready. The following testimonials explain why.
“The program is both subtle and effective. I found myself changing, without being aware of how impactful the learning was in compelling me to act as I participated in the course. ‘Effortless and effective’ was how it seemed to happen.” – Clatsop County Commissioner
“The material was very useful throughout the course. However, the most significant portion was the breakout group. Growing my network, hearing from my peers, and the amazing discussions we had along the way kept me coming back each week.” – Lincoln County Assistant Personnel Director
“The most valuable aspect to this program was learning about different ways to become a successful leader, listening to other leaders or group members ideas, and listening to successful leaders speak in the videos. I really enjoyed General Powell’s videos.” – Hood River County Deputy Clerk/Elections Supervisor
The 12-week fully facilitated online program is designed to be non disruptive to elected officials’ busy schedules. It requires just a few hours of time each week, and there’s no travel away from the county required.
Take this opportunity to become a better leader, build your network of elected colleagues, and close the leadership gap in county government. You can enroll here.
Contributed by: Luke Afeman | Professional Development Academy