PHASE 1 · SELF-MASTERY — THE FOUNDATION
Compassion
Lead the human being while holding the standard.
CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Seven weeks to become the leader your city needs next.
A live, applied cohort for new supervisors, crew leads, promotion candidates, and emerging municipal leaders.
FOUNDING COHORT · JAN 27–MAR 10, 2027JOHNSON CIVIC IMPACT GROUP
7WEEKS
2 HRLIVE SESSION EACH WEEK
20MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS
$2,500PER SEAT
WHO IT IS FOR
A serious next step for rising municipal leaders.
The Academy is designed for people who are already carrying responsibility—or preparing to—and need practical tools to lead people, decisions, and execution.
- New or recently promoted supervisors
- Crew leads and frontline team leaders
- Promotion candidates and succession-pipeline leaders
- Municipalities across the Southeast with one to four people to develop
APPLIED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Every week creates visible workplace application.
LEARN in a two-hour live session.
APPLY a Field Lab inside the real department.
DEBRIEF through participant Deck Reports.
The CAPTAIN Leadership Journal guides reflection and captures work completed throughout the cohort.
THE SEVEN-WEEK JOURNEY
One CAPTAIN pillar. One workplace assignment. Every week.
PHASE 1 · SELF-MASTERY — THE FOUNDATION
Adaptability
Maintain productivity through shortages and change.
PHASE 1 · SELF-MASTERY — THE FOUNDATION
Perseverance
Stay with difficult problems without deflection.
PHASE 2 · SYSTEM & CULTURE — THE DECK
Teamwork
Delegate, coach, and strengthen cross-department execution.
PHASE 2 · SYSTEM & CULTURE — THE DECK
Accountability
Own decisions, documentation, and outcomes.
PHASE 3 · TRUST & LEGACY — THE HORIZON
Integrity
Build trust by completing commitments when they are due.
PHASE 3 · TRUST & LEGACY — THE HORIZON
Nurture
Develop capability, continuity, and succession.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE
A portfolio—not just a certificate.
The JCIG Civic Leadership Academy Certificate of Completion requires attendance at six of seven live sessions and completion of the Field Lab portfolio.
Supervisor readiness and succession bench strengthCAPTAIN Leadership Baseline and Growth AssessmentCAPTAIN Leadership JournalWeekly Field Lab portfolioHuman Check-in logDecision and huddle notesCommander’s Intent memoNo-Spin Post-MortemSay-Do Audit90-day leadership action planThree-minute Voyage Report capstone30-day alumni check-in90-day implementation follow-up
MEASUREMENT BEYOND GRADUATION
Development is measured at 30 and 90 days—not only in Week 7.
JCIG follows the Stretch Assignment, updated Say-Do Ratio, 90-day action plan, and one workplace observation from the participant’s supervisor or sponsor. The assessment supports development; it is not a validated psychological test or a promotion-readiness decision.
COHORT & BUYER INFORMATION
Clear expectations before enrollment.
Jan 27–Mar 10, 2027
Wednesdays · 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET. Seven live sessions.
January 20, 2027
Participants complete orientation, the baseline assessment, and their cohort introduction before the first live session.
December 11, 2026
Seat requests, sponsor approval, and purchase-order arrangements should be completed by this date.
Limited to 20 participants
The focused cohort supports meaningful discussion, practical coaching, and cross-municipal peer learning.
Municipal payment is invoice and purchase-order ready. JCIG can coordinate sponsor approval, vendor setup, invoicing, and purchase-order requirements before enrollment is finalized.
ACADEMY FAQ
What sponsors and participants need to know.
Who should attend?
New supervisors, crew leads, promotion candidates, and emerging municipal leaders who are ready to apply leadership tools in their current workplace.
Is the program self-paced?
No. The Academy is a live, seven-week online cohort with weekly instruction, discussion, Field Labs, and debriefs.
What is required for completion?
Participants must attend at least six of seven live sessions and complete the applied Field Lab portfolio.
Is this a professional certification?
Participants earn the CAPTAIN Civic Leadership Certificate of Completion. It documents attendance and applied work; it is not an independently licensed professional credential.
Is the CAPTAIN assessment used to decide promotions?
No. It is a development-focused baseline and growth reflection. It is not a validated psychological assessment and does not predict promotion readiness.
Can a municipality pay by invoice or purchase order?
Yes. JCIG coordinates invoicing, purchase orders, and vendor-setup requirements before enrollment is finalized.
When will the founding cohort meet?
January 27–March 10, 2027, on wednesdays · 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. et. Week 0 onboarding begins January 20, 2027.
What is the enrollment deadline?
Seat requests, sponsor approval, and purchase-order arrangements should be completed by December 11, 2026. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants.
START THE CONVERSATION
Request a seat in the founding Academy cohort.
The cohort runs January 27–March 10, 2027. Submit participant and sponsor information by December 11, 2026 so JCIG can confirm fit, invoicing, and purchase-order needs.