GFOA Leadership Academy in Phoenix

GFOA Leadership Academy in Phoenix

Offered at Arizona State University, March 23–28, 2025.

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 Insight

Who should attend?

Finance Directors, Assistant Finance Directors, Treasurers, Department Managers, City Managers, and Assistant City Managers

Tuition

Tuition of $2,500 includes all speaker and working sessions, weekday lunches, and several dinners and receptions.

CPE Credits

Attendees can earn 30 CPE credits through participation.

Leadership Academy Application

The application deadline for the 2025 Leadership Academy in Phoenix is has closed.

Leadership Academy Policies

View information related to application, registration, refunds, and CPE credits.

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

Robert O'Neill

Executive in Residence, Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Center for Livable Communities

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Chris Morrill

GFOA Executive Director

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Ed Zuercher

Executive Director, Maricopa Association of Governments.

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 program focused on providing scholarship funding to working professionals for in-person training provided by GFOA and our partners.

Applications for a GLDS scholarship are completed through the Leadership Academy application process. After submitting an application to the academy, the confirmation email will include details to complete a GLDS application.

Questions? Please contact GFOA's Randall Towns.


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