Many people feel that leading in government is a puzzle. While it certainly has its challenges, serving the public can help you make a lasting, positive impact in the community you serve. In this course, Adelle Dantzler helps to equip you with the critical knowledge and skills needed to excel in a government leadership role. After detailing what makes leading in government different from leading anywhere else, Adelle shares practical tips for using strategic thinking to handle common public leadership situations. Next, she covers how to connect your objectives with operational plans in state, local, or federal government; create and manage a budget; motivate your employees; prepare presentations; develop innovative solutions; and more. Throughout the course, Adelle shares real-life examples that help to shine a spotlight on how these leadership tactics actually work in the field.

Topics include:

Connecting vision to mission in government

Translating work objectives into plans

Budgeting for public leaders

Developing and motivating employees

Boosting your listening skills

Presentation skills for government leaders

Leading through trends and change

Making timely and thoughtful decisions