The NACo AI Leadership Academy
Equipping county leaders with the best insights, practices, and tools to understand the power of AI, mitigate the risk of AI, and navigate the complexity of cascading change occurring because of AI.
To be sure, this is a leadership program; a unique one. It provides lessons and insights from highly effective government leaders, proven industry executives, researchers and professors from top universities, and subject matter experts who convert data into intelligence – both the human and artificial kind of intelligence – that, in turn, create higher levels of operational efficiency, organizational effectiveness, and value for those they serve. These professionals, along with your online Leadership Coach, will provide virtual mentoring throughout the program on the best ways to address the most pressing issues facing county leaders today – specifically, understanding the power of AI, mitigating the risk of AI, and navigating the complexity of cascading change occurring because of AI.
"There is no question that we are experiencing a digital transformation. AI and other emerging technologies are influencing change in our communities, businesses, and government. This Academy provides clarity of what's possible and approaches for implementing solutions in the best way possible - it is one of many vital NACo TechXchange resources."
- Rita Reynolds, NACo CIO
"We see the AI wave coming. Being prepared is a choice, just as it is a choice to be unprepared. The NACo AI Leadership Academy has been designed to help leaders and their teams be proactively prepared."
- Sybil Gurney, Alameda County Assistant CIO Director
2024 Dates
Launch - November
Credentials - 10/25/2024
On-Boarding - 10/30/2024
Kickoff - 11/04/2024
Graduation - 12/20/2024
What makes the NACo AI Leadership Academy innovative?
Unlike other webinar-based distance learning programs that emphasize solo learning, the AI Leadership Academy is built around interactivity and community, while retaining the convenience of self-paced learning.
Who Should Participate?
Anyone can participate, but the AI Leadership Academy is specifically designed for current and emerging leaders, particularly those who manage teams or are preparing to in the future.
What is the time commitment?
The AI Leadership Academy has been intentionally designed to accommodate busy work schedules of county leaders. The Academy combines self-paced learning with peer-to-peer learning and Leadership Coach instruction.
Each week of the 6-week program is subdivided into lessons and learning busts of activities that will take about 5-hours each week to fully engage and complete. Each week of activities includes about 3-hours of asynchronous work, meaning you can complete these activities at a time that is most convenient for you. Additionally, knowing the power and importance of peer-to-peer networking and learning, there is a 1-hour breakout group discussion each week (typically on Thursday) and a 30-minute webinar on Friday’s during which your Leadership Coach will synthesize key takeaways from the week and outline the learning journey for the next week. (Live webinars are recorded – so don't worry if you miss one!)
In addition to videos, reading, writing, self-assessments, and self-reflection, participants are placed in a small group cohort where they'll build their network, receive support from peers facing similar challenges and opportunities and celebrate successes.
For the managers of enrollees.
Managers will receive regular dashboard reports outlining the progress of their enrollee(s). We encourage managers to meet with participants and review the program content as it relates to individual development plans.
What is the cost?
NACo Member County cost per enrollee is just $595.
Additional discounts and scholarships may apply based on volume. Contact us for more details.
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