The Institute has an impressive schedule of classes for your professional development this October and November. Courses include: Intergenerational Leadership; Realignment 101: The Basics of 1991 and 2011 Realignments; and Leadership by Values: Strategies for Success in Public Service. Check out all of our upcoming classes below and get registered! They fill up fast. 

Upcoming November Online Courses:

County Budgeting and Financial Planning (116)

Thursday, November 5, 2020 – 9:00am -1:30pm

Counties have complex systems for budgeting and financial management. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of county budgeting and the budget process. Discussion includes a review of the County Budget Act, a year in the county budget cycle, key elements of a budget, and the integration of strategic plans into the annual budget. Participants also examine county revenue sources, sales and property tax allocation, General Fund and special funds, creating and integrating department-recommended budgets, and public involvement in the budget process. The class explores key elements in longer-term county financial planning and management. The class is a must for everyone involved in the budget process.

Instructors: Patrick Blacklock is County Administrator of Yolo County, and Robert Bendorf is former County Administrator of Yuba County. CLASS IS FULL.

How to be Human at Work (324)

Friday, November 13, 2020 – 9:00am -1:30pm

Until robots take over the world of work, we will still be showing up with all of our “human-ness” every day. Contrary to popular thought, nobody really compartmentalizes or keeps the parts of our lives separate. We bring our best and our baggage. In this class we explore what makes us human, how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, empathy and its role in the workplace, and what it means to tend to our personal well-being at work. Workshop exercises, assessments, and tools provide new ways of thriving at work and helping others do the same.

Instructor: Laree Kiely, Ph.D. is President and CEO of We Will, Inc. and former professor at the USC Marshall School of Business.

Leadership by Values (122)

Thursday, November 19, 2020 – 9:00am -1:30pm

This course explores the role that core values play in both personal and organizational leadership, best practices for identifying core values and connecting with others around shared values. The interactive seminar offers opportunities for discussing core values through personal story-telling, as well as through short videos and research on core values in the public sector. Understanding the relationship of values to decisions can be a helpful leadership tool. The discussions consider modeling organizational values, and approaches to making and explaining difficult decisions. Focusing on shared values can facilitate responding to underlying difficult policy dilemmas. In addition, clearly articulated organizational values provide staff with important information on an organization’s priorities to guide the development of strategy. This course explores aligning values in both personal and organizational leadership.

Instructor: Dr. Rich Callahan is professor of management at the University of San Francisco.

Leadership & Change: Transformational Leadership in Chaotic Times (141)

Friday, November 20, 2020 – 9:00am -1:30pm

This course shows participants how to process their emotions, experiences, and reactions generated by this global pandemonium. Participants explore the tools and best practices to increase calm and centeredness in the face of change and chaos. The course highly experiential and focuses upon each participant’s individual experience. Key practices include: 

• How to calm our chaos internally
• Working with remote work teams to discover best ways to interact 
• Coaching and mentoring people in high-stress environments 
• Processes to begin creating the “new normal”

Instructor: Larry Liberty, Ph.D. works with Fortune 500 companies and teaches in MBA programs across the globe, and is the author of The Maturity Factor – Solving the Mystery of Great Leadership.

What’s Ahead for December:

Talent Development and Succession Planning (380)
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Instructors: Dr. Frank Benest, former city manager of Palo Alto and a noted expert in succession planning; Donna Vaillancourt is the former Human Resources Director for San Mateo County.

Thinking and Acting Strategically in Trying Times (363)
Friday, December 4, 2020
Instructor: Dr. Rich Callahan is professor of management at the University of San Francisco.

Mastering Social Media Basics (353)
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Instructor: Kerry Shearer is former Sacramento County Public Information Officer and a consultant specializing in social media. CLASS IS FULL.

IT Executive Cybersecurity (346)
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Instructor: Steve Monaghan, Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Nevada County.

Art & Practice of Organizational Leadership (120)
Friday, December 11, 2020
Instructor: Dr. Frank Benest is former city manager of Palo Alto and a noted expert in organizational leadership.

Visit www.csacinstitute.org for registration and details.