Governor's Academy of Leadership

Issued by University of Illinois Springfield

The Governor’s Office Academy of Leadership program is a leadership development program targeted to mid-level Leaders employed in Executive Branch Agencies under the Illinois Office of the Governor. These leaders are the backbone of State government and play critical roles in providing stability through transitions and maintaining the operations that serve the State’s mission. It is a selective year long cohort program designed to develop and enhance leadership skill sets.

Type Certification
Level Advanced

Skills

Earning Criteria

Identify their style, strengths & limitations, responsibilities, and accountabilities as public service leaders• Apply key concepts to build inclusive teams and create an engaging workplace culture • Create and/or communicate a compelling and guiding purpose, vision, mission and establish • Translate strategic goals/objectives into action• Demonstrate the ability to coach for high performance• Recognize the value in creative conflict and conduct accountable/crucial conversations to improve.