SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Graduation and Recognition of the Inaugural Cohort of the Executive Leadership Academy
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SUMMARY:
The following 12 City of Clearwater employees participated in the inaugural cohort of the Executive Leadership Academy presented by the City of Clearwater in collaboration with EdTrek. This year-long training and development program consisted of six modules presented by EdTrek and six modules presented by city departments and subject matter experts.
Matthew Anderson - Parks & Recreation
Aaron Braley - Marine & Aviation
Michael Flanigan - Public Utilities
John Klinefelter - Fire & Rescue
Kris Koch - Parks & Recreation
Anne Lopez - Community Redevelopment Agency
David Pearson - Information Technology
Linda Rothstein - Library
Amy Sessions - Utility Customer Service
Anthony Tedesco - Fire & Rescue
Jacolby Washington - Solid Waste
Marcus Williamson - Public Works
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
The Executive Leadership Academy supports our strategic plan priorities of High Performing Government and Superior Public Service. The cohort delivered on several objects in the strategic plan. It delivered effective and efficient services by optimizing city assets and resources, specifically objective 1.5 in the High Performing Government category where we: Embrace a culture of innovation that drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all our customers. In the category of Superior Public Service promoting a Diverse and Talented Workforce Through Competitive Opportunity, Employee Wellness and Career Growth, this academy specifically accomplished objective 5.2: Encourage professional development through employee educational opportunities, skills-based training and leadership succession planning.
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