Leading is always tough, but it can feel especially difficult in the public sector
Complex societal problems and issues require trained professionals who serve as justice-sensitive leaders. Leaders who act ethically, effectively, and with a commitment to fostering strong relationships between public service agencies and the communities they serve.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Public Service Leadership Academy was created to foster such leadership.
The Academy provides innovative, tailored trainings that highlight the values and culture of ethical leadership, effective public service, and community-oriented problem-solving that underpin the co-founding organizations, the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Police Department and the McDonough Center for Leadership.
Public Service Organizations
The Academy's forward-leaning perspective is dedicated to enhancing access to training opportunities that foster leadership capabilities and help to prepare public servants in a number of public service organizations to help member be agents of change in their communities through public service leadership, including:
- Fire
- EMT
- Veterans
- Public Health
- Government and Municipal Agencies
- Public Works
- Museums and Libraries
- Cities and Public Parks
Public Service Leadership Academy Goals
Good leaders foster supportive atmospheres and encourage creative approaches to problem-solving. They communicate effectively and efficiently to build trust from stakeholders. The Public Service Leadership Academy goals are to support good leaders by:
- Enhancing leadership capabilities in public service
- Promoting ethical decision-making and community relations
- Supporting career pathways and professional development
- Supporting technical and tactical skills development and practice
- Strengthening crisis management and adaptive leadership skills
- Supporting community engagement in public service
- Improving interdisciplinary collaboration
Become a more effective public service leader through the Academy’s training and professional development opportunities.
Mission
The mission of the Public Service Leadership Academy is to provide innovative leadership development, skill-building opportunities, and community engagement programs that empower public service professionals to be effective, ethical, and community-focused leaders while earning credentials to support their careers and agency goals.
