Overview
Housed in the Virginia Institute of Government (VIG), the LEAD program equips local government leaders at every level with the tools to effectively and proactively institute positive change in their organizations. LEAD consists of a one-week course taught by subject matter experts and local government practitioners focused on creating well-equipped, agile, and high performing local governments.
SEI and LEAD are offering a virtual program on September 13 & 14. Balancing Leadership is a two-day immersive experience with an updated combination of LEAD and SEI’s most critical and relevant topics with timely additions designed to help any local government leader navigate these challenging times.

Apply
Apply to an upcoming program:
August 20-26, 2022
October 15-21, 2022
November 12-18, 2022
2023 program dates just released.

Curriculum & Fees
The LEAD program is a dynamic one-week leadership program for local government heads and supervisors. The fee for 2022 is $4,650 and $5,200 for 2023 (includes lodging, most meals, and instructional materials).

Participants
Learn more about the next steps once you have been accepted to a LEAD Program. Contact Shirley Hamblet if you have questions or need more information.
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