GFOA Leadership Academy in Charleston
Offered at the College of Charleston, November 17-22, 2024.
From the opening reception and dinner to the closing lunch, the week features a mix of sessions designed to spur individual learning, develop organizational insights, and nurture development of leadership skills. Sessions are intended to balance the role of the financial professional in state and local government with key trends in leadership for the public sector. Representative sessions include:
- Self-assessments and other behavioral insights designed to help participants understand how they work—and how they can best contribute to their organizations
- Leadership skills for the 21st century
- Characteristics of great organizations
- You and your organization
- Values of public service
- Case study preparation and presentations
- Leadership discussions and reflections

Leadership Academy Brochure
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Leadership Academy Application
The application deadline for Leadership Academy in Charleston is August 31, 2024.
Leadership Academy Policies
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STANDOUT SPEAKERS
Leadership Academy speakers will share their perspectives on the roles and responsibilities of state and local government officials in a complex and rapidly changing world. They will share career insights gleaned from research and hands-on leadership experience. The faculty roster includes:
Robert O'Neill
Executive in Residence, Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Center for Livable Communities
Chris Morrill
GFOA Executive Director
Shayne Kavanagh
GFOA Senior Research Manager
Alicia D. Caudill
Executive Vice President for Student Affairs, College of Charleston
John Nalbandian
Professor Emeritus, University of Kansas School of Public Affairs & Administration
Kim Nelson
Professor of Public Administration and Government, University of North Carolina
Valerie Lemmie
Director of Exploratory Research, Kettering Foundation
Michael Bryant
Deputy County Manager, Mecklenburg County, NC
Scholarship Availability
If you are interested in applying for the next Leadership Academy, but are concerned about the costs for travel or lodging, you can also apply for a scholarship through the GFOA’s Leadership Development Scholarship program. GLDS is a brand new program focused on providing scholarship funding to working professionals for in-person training provided by GFOA and our partners.
Funds are limited, but we encourage you to apply for a GLDS scholarship if the travel costs for the Leadership Academy keep you from participating. Click here to view the application requirements.