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LEADERSHIP TOOLS

Stronger supervisors.
Stronger local government.

Turn workforce concerns into clear priorities, relevant participant roles, and a practical next step.

01 · READINESS PULSE

How consistently do your supervisors lead people?

Eight practical prompts. Get your result without an email address. Answers stay in this page and reset when you leave or reload.

1. Supervisors explain what success looks like before employees begin important work.
2. Supervisors give direct, useful feedback instead of waiting for a formal evaluation.
3. Crew leads assign decisions with clear responsibility and boundaries.
4. Supervisors document material performance or service conversations accurately and appropriately.
5. Supervisors address team conflict before it disrupts service.
6. Experienced employees are supported as they transition into leading other people.
7. Different supervisors apply expectations fairly and consistently.
8. Potential next-generation leaders receive deliberate preparation and coaching.

02 · DEPARTMENT MATCH

Who should actually attend?

Choose a function to explore possible attendees and workplace practice. Structures and titles vary by municipality.

Public Works & Streets

Example roles: Maintenance supervisors, forepersons, field crew leads, and newly promoted operations leads.

Leadership pressure: Setting daily priorities, giving field feedback, handling absence or performance issues, and coordinating work across shifts.

SAMPLE FIELD LAB

A clearer crew handoff

Draft and test a five-minute daily expectations brief. Document the decision owner and escalation point.

Open the practice worksheet →

03 · ACADEMY SEAT PLANNER

Plan a realistic investment.

$2,500 per participant · 20-participant cohort cap

January 27–March 10, 2027
Wednesdays · 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET
Self-paced orientation: January 20, 2027

Estimated Academy investment

$7,500

3 × $2,500. Seat / PO deadline: December 11, 2026.

This estimate does not hold seats or show live availability. Separately negotiated services are excluded. JCIG confirms terms and enrollment in writing.

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04 · PROGRAM MATCH

Choose the right starting conversation.

Academy or Bootcamp?

Discuss the organizational problem, desired behavior changes, sponsorship, and delivery needs before selecting a program.

Schedule a Program-Fit Conversation

Read the sponsor and nomination guide →