California Leadership Academy
Now in its fourth year, the California Leadership Academy in partnership with Executive Education at the Graduate School of Management, deep dives into the situational theory of leadership, becoming a trusted leader, building and leading great teams and providing meaningful feedback in diverse workplaces and communities. The goal of the academy is to provide hands-on opportunities for current and future leaders in California to learn how to guide their teams and serve their communities more effectively.
“This is particularly important as a new generation of leadership moves up to the workforce and California continues to become more diverse across all measures. Central to our approach is helping participants embrace a “growth mindset”—recognizing and embracing a focus on continuously building new skills and relationships to help each evolve as a leader throughout their career.” — Jesse Salinas
Throughout the four-day in-person program, participants will connect, share experiences, grow their networks and explore with each other how their leadership knowledge deepens the impact of their work in teams and communities.
Panel Discussions
One of the most impactful parts of the program are the panel discussions throughout, core to our approach to teaching leadership and innovation is a focus on building, growing and drawing on a powerful network. We help students understand that such a network is central to being able to have the impact they want to have on the world.
Public service leaders from across the state and officials representing the California Assessors' Association (CAA), County Recorders' Association of California (CRAC) and the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials (CACEO) offer a candid, real-world look at how successful public servants lead their teams and navigate the challenges of their work during our three different panel discussions throughout the program.
Faculty
This program draws on the expertise of UC Davis Graduate School of Management faculty, including Joe Dinunzio, Joanna Siebert, Gina Dokko and Kim Elsbach.
Executive Director, Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Management
Associate Director, Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Agenda
Monday JULY 20 | Tuesday JULY 21 | Wednesday JULY 22 | Thursday JULY 23 |
1:00–1:30 pm Arrival & Check-in 1:30–2:00 pm 2:00–3:00 pm 3:00–4:30 pm 4:30- 5:00 pm Break | 8–8:30 am 8:30–9:45 am 9:45–10 am Break 10 am–12 pm 12–1 pm Lunch 1–3 pm 3–3:15 pm Break 3:15–4:30 pm Panel Discussion: Collaborative 4:30–5 pm Wrap-up Discussion 5–6 pm Break | 8–8:30 am 8:30–9:45 am 9:45–10 am Break 10 am–12 pm 12–1 pm Lunch 1–3 pm session Part 2 3–3:15 pm Break 3:15–4:30 pm 4:30–5pm 5–6pm Break | 8–8:30 am 8:30–9:45 am 9:45–10 am Break 10 am–12 pm 12–1 pm Lunch 1–3 pm 3–3:15 pm Break 3:15–4:30 pm 4:30–5 pm
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5–7 p.m. Welcome dinner | 6–8 p.m. Group dinner | 6–8 p.m. Group dinner | 5–5:30 p.m. Graduation Ceremony |
All participants will be provided with multiple opportunities to enjoy the beautiful Davis campus.
Testimonials
The Value of Our Networks
Insights on innovation and leadership in public service | Betty T. Yee
The Critical Need for a Future-Forward Mindset
Insights on innovation and leadership in public service | Malia Cohen
Unleashing the Leader Within
My adventure at the inaugural UC Leadership Academy | George Galang
A Program that Values Your Time as Much as Its Content
Learning and growing at the UC Leadership Academy
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