Arizona City/County Management Association (ACMA) Management Academy is a state wide program offered by ACMA that provides intensive leadership and management training within the context of local government management to prepare future leaders for City/County/Town management.
This 10-month long program is designed for aspiring Deputy City Managers/Assistant City Managers/City Managers to help build the leadership development pipeline. Participants will meet in-person once monthly on the third Friday of the month from January through December 2024. Participation is mandatory.
2024 ACMA Management Academy: Dates & Topics
Day One – January 19, 2024: Council Manager Form of Government
- History and Philosophy of Council Management Form of Government
- The Role of the City/County Manager
- Types of Government (City, County, Town, Small, Big, Rural)
- Factors for Success in a Political Environment
Day Two – February 16, 2024: Leadership and City Management
- Leadership 101
- Leadership Management
- Emotional Intelligence
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Day Three – March 15, 2024: Managing Your Relationships
- Council Relationships
- Community Relationships
- You’re Not a Director Anymore – Managing and Supporting Your Directors and Direct Reports
- Speed of Trust
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Day Four – April 19, 2024: Rules of Engagement
- Relationship to City/Town Attorney/Clerk
- Charter/Rules of Council Proceedings/Open Meeting Law
- Executive Session
- Political Savviness
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Day Five – May 17, 2024: Communications
- Presenting to Mayor, Council, Boards and Commissions
- Working with Media and Public Records Requests
- Social Media Do’s and Don’ts
- Making Unpopular/Difficult/Tough Decisions
Day Six – June 21, 2024: Budgeting, Finance and Economic Development
- Budgeting Finance
- Bond Programs, Bond Ratings and Rate Setting
- Economic Development & Planning 101
- Procurement Pitfalls
Day Seven – September 20, 2024: Workforce Planning
- Building Leadership Pipeline
- Building High Performing Teams
- Labor Relations and Negotiations
- Managing the Workforce of the Future
Day Eight – October 18, 2024; Work Life Balance
- Establishing Boundaries
- Mental Health: Work Life Balance Strategies
- Out of Office
Day Nine – Date TBD by Manager & Participant: Shadow Day
- Shadow a Manager for the Day
Day Ten – December 13, 2024: Closing Session*
- Ask the Managers Panel
- Wrap-up/Feedback
* Moved up one week due to holidays.
