SACRAMENTO VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

2026 Graduating Cohort

What it is

Local governments in the Greater Sacramento area are offering a leadership academy for emerging leaders. The leadership academy will begin in October 2025, meeting on the second Monday of each month for 7 months, ending in April 2026. The target audience is Division Managers, Assistant Department heads, mid-managers, and other emerging leaders. 

How it works

curriculum

The curriculum consists of in-class presentations by City/County Managers, critiques of case studies, one-to-one coaching, group activities, and action-planning.

class topics

Leadership Essentials
​Emotional intelligence
Communication
Equity for Local Government
Maximizing generations
DiSC
Political astuteness
Team dynamics
Psychological safety 
Leadership Strengths Personal values
Creative & critical thinking
Employee engagement
Taking charge of your career
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Goals of the Leadership Academy

  • Create a cost-effective talent development program for the participating agencies that is delivered locally
  • Enhance the leadership skills of the participants
  • Assist the participating local governments in their succession planning efforts
  • Offer employees positive development opportunities and motivating experiences

join us

The 2025-26 cohort is full! 

Please check back in summer 2026 for information on the 2026-27 cohort.
To participate in the next cohort, please discuss with your supervisor or human resources representative.