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CSAC Institute Congratulates Graduates of the So You Want to be the County CAO/CEO Seminar

Chastity Benson

On September 1, 2022, the CSAC Institute congratulated the participants who completed the So You Want to be the County CAO/CEO seminar. This was a four-month program designed for aspiring and recently appointed CAOs/CEOs throughout the State of California. The participants had the opportunity to learn from and engage with County Supervisors, current and retired County Executives, and a variety of facilitators and professional leaders.

Congratulations to all the graduates:

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NACo High Performance Leadership Academy Graduates (April 25, 2022 – July 29, 2022)

Chastity Benson

August 18, 2022

The CSAC William “Bill” Chiat Institute for Excellence in County Government congratulates one California County Supervisor and 75 California County staff members that took part in the second cohort of NACo’s High Performance Leadership Academy.

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Take Your Leadership Skills to the Next Level with the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy

Chastity Benson

June 23, 2022

The CSAC William “Bill” Chiat Institute for Excellence in County Government announces the third California cohort of the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy, from August 1 to November 4, 2022.

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CSAC Institute Offering a Number of Cool Courses During June

As summer begins to heat up, the CSAC William “Bill” Chiat Institute for Excellence in County Government will be offering some very cool classes during the month of June. Check out the lineup now and register early as classes do fill up. 

Upcoming June Courses

Manage Conflict (Even Hostility) in Comfort  (360)

Thursday, June 2, 2022 – 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Mendocino/Lake Campus

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Strengthen Your County Bench with the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy

Chastity Benson

Do you want to reward a County employee who rose to the occasion during the COVID-19 crisis? Are you looking for ways to add polish to and develop the potential of those “diamonds in the rough” within your department?

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Spring Forward In Your Career with Our May Institute Courses

This Spring, recommit yourself to continuing your professional development through the CSAC William “Bill” Chiat Institute for Excellence in County Government. A number of valuable courses are scheduled for May. You can check out the upcoming month’s schedule below:

Upcoming May Courses

Intergenerational Leadership (129)

Thursday, May 5, 2022 – 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM – Mendocino/Lake Campus

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CSAC Institute Congratulates Leadership Academy Grads

Chastity Benson

August 26, 2021

The CSAC William “Bill” Chiat Institute for Excellence in County Government congratulates 20 California County staff members who recently completed the 12-week online National Association of Counties (NACo) Leadership Academy led by General Colin Powell.

The curriculum provides best practices in leadership, organizational development and change management, negotiation and collaboration, effective business communication, and how to deliver increased value from high-performance county management.

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Mindset Matters

The following guest article is submitted by Tim Rahschulte, CEO of the Professional Development Academy and chief architect of the County Master Certificate In High Performance Leadership. 

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CSAC Institute Faculty Profile: Dr. Mary Kirlin

August 5, 2021

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The CSAC Institute Announces Summer/Fall Courses

June 10, 2021

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The Latest News & Courses from the CSAC William “Bill” Chiat Institute

The Institute is offering an amazing array of leadership and policy courses for County managers, executives, and elected officials. Check out the May and June line up now – we are offering a variety of new and Institute favorites. Highlights include Labor Relations and Negotiations, Reimagining the World of Work and Leading for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in County Government.

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New Courses, Opportunities This Spring from CSAC Institute

April 8, 2021

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Bountiful Harvest of Classes at the CSAC Institute this Fall

The Institute has an impressive schedule of classes for your professional development this October and November. Courses include: Intergenerational Leadership; Realignment 101: The Basics of 1991 and 2011 Realignments; and Leadership by Values: Strategies for Success in Public Service. Check out all of our upcoming classes below and get registered! They fill up fast. 

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CSAC Institute Re-Opens with Online Courses

Chastity Benson Elizabeth Baskins

August 6, 2020

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In Memoriam, William “Bill” Chiat
CSAC Institute Dean

July 16, 2020

The County Family lost one of its biggest champions last week with the unexpected death of William “Bill” Chiat. For 12 years, Bill served as Dean of the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government, bringing life to CSAC’s vision of a continuing education program designed specifically for county officials.

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CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government Announces July Webinars

Chastity Benson Elizabeth Baskins

July 2, 2020

The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government announces its second series of FREE webinars this July. The webinars will focus on three different aspects of management in these times, offering specific practices managers and executives can immediately put to work.

Limited space available. Register here.

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CSAC Institute Webinars Focus on Managing During the Current Crisis

Chastity Benson Elizabeth Baskins

June 4, 2020

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Homelessness Tops CSAC Advocacy Priorities

Sara Floor

February 13, 2020

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CSAC Institute Updates: Seminar for Aspiring County Administrators and More

Chastity Benson Elizabeth Baskins

November 14, 2019

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CSAC Institute Offering Numerous Courses in September

The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government has an awesome fall schedule of classes for your professional development. September and October highlights include great leadership courses such as: Polish the Presentation, How to be Human at Work, and Resiliency: Recover, Adapt and Sustain. Highlights on the policy and governance side include: Capital Improvement Planning and Funding this month, and in October – Making an Impression: Working with the Media, and IT Executive Cybersecurity.

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