Executives in Government
A themed collaborative learning experience for executives who drive performance.
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This senior leadership program establishes a Public Sector Executive Fellowship focused on experience, new research, and insights. Participants are empowered to become "Leaders as Teachers," driving change within their organization based on a mandate for knowledge-sharing.
Enhance your ability as a senior leader to overcome current and complex challenges and return to your team equipped with new insights to drive citizen-centric, data-driven, and performance-focused solutions.
This program was designed specifically for leaders who have dedicated their lives to public service, who are lifelong learners and want to help drive performance in their organization or agency. Executives from across the country will gather to discuss the future of their work and the leadership skills required for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We realize that leading a community toward a brighter future requires an investment of time for professional growth and learning as well as gaining insights from others.
Recommended Applicants:
Senior city and state leaders, GS-14/GS-15 federal employees and their international, non-profit, multi-lateral, and military counterparts; elected and appointed officials, including mayors, state senators, and representatives, secretaries of state, attorneys general, treasurers, comptrollers, and auditors, chiefs: police, fire, EMS, and health departments, deputies, chief financial officers; city managers, higher education officials, and chairs/presidents of large nonprofit organizations.
Program Schedule
Business casual attire is encouraged for your comfort.
Details are subject to change without notice.
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Sunday, April 28 4 pm Hotel Check-in 5pm Welcome Reception |
Theme: Leverage this Learning Check-in at 4:00 Welcome Reception at 5:00 Distinguished Outreach Professor Dr. Paul Melendez and Select Guests |
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Monday, April 29 8-5 pm MST |
Theme: Trends in Government Leadership Leading Through Turbulence featuring Arizona National Guard guest speaker Crafting Your Action Plan |
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Tuesday, April 30 8-5 pm |
Theme: The Peril and Power of Trust The Power of Social Networks Trust in Government: The Role of Group Decision Making, featuring Excursion: University of Arizona Campus (group photo) |
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Wednesday, May 1 8-5 pm |
Theme: Public-Private Partnerships Public-Private Partnerships Panel Scheduled Individual Action Plan Reviews with Faculty Participant Free Time |
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Thursday, May 2 8-5 pm |
Theme: Technological Implications for Government Leaders Creating Smart Cities Excursion: Biosphere 2 - Leveraging Sustainability Research |
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Friday, May 3 8-7 pm |
Theme: Leading Through Change Effectively Managing Change Leadership Action Plan Presentations Graduation and Farewell Dinner |
Appetizers and beverages will be provided Sunday evening. Continental breakfast, coffee/tea, and lunches are provided Monday - Friday.
Please notify us of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Be sure to alert us to any accommodation you may require to enable your participation. Thank you!
Learn today. Lead tomorrow.
Who Should Attend?
This program is created specifically for executive leaders in the public sector and public services domain seeking to enhance their leadership skills and organizational management effectiveness. Senior city and state leaders, GS-14/GS-15 federal employees and their international, non-profit, multi-lateral, and military counterparts; elected and appointed officials including mayors, state senators and representatives, secretaries of state, attorneys general, treasurers, comptrollers, and auditors, chiefs: police, fire, EMS, and health departments, deputies, chief financial officers; city managers, higher education officials, and chairs/presidents of large nonprofit organizations will benefit from this program.
What You Will Learn
The Executives in Government program has been designed by top-ranked and diverse interdisciplinary faculty at the University of Arizona's Eller Executive Education in collaboration with government leaders. The Executives in Government program will focus on you and how you lead. You will also become better equipped to tackled the complexities of government leadership and share that expertise with your own teams. Take the opportunity to elevate your leadership skills to lead more effectively today and into a brighter future.
Don't miss your opportunity to upgrade your leadership insights and skills with your peers at the Executives in Government program.
The program provides a balance of expertly guided sessions and social learning at an iconic historic guest ranch resort featuring lush, shaded gardens, award-winning dining, two pools, a full spa, and colorful mountain and city views.
The program includes two experiential learning excursions to expose you to the power of leveraging leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges. Exploring leadership through the themes of Current Trends, Trust and Decision Making, Public-Private Partnerships, Technological Implications, and Change Management, you will return reinvigorated for your important work armed with your individual Action Plan.
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