Professional Development

LA County Executive Leadership Development Program

About

The Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) is designed to equip county leaders with essential skills for advancing their careers. In collaboration with Los Angeles County, our objective is to offer an intensive program that dives deeply into leadership, spread across a 15-week period. This comprehensive program encompasses classroom instruction, executive coaching, and group projects, each integral to fostering leadership growth.

This new CSAC and LA County partnership builds upon the award-winning program that was initiated in 2014 to cater to the professional development needs of county leaders transitioning to higher roles. ELDP focuses on ten leadership competencies identified by focus groups as crucial for bridging skill gaps.

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ELDP Components

Onsite & Virtual Courses

Executive Coaching

Group Projects

What to Expect

ELDP emphasizes not just learning new concepts but also relearning and unlearning outdated practices. It is designed to foster changes in attitudes and behaviors, driving application and integration beyond the classroom. ELDP cohort participants can expect to engage in the following:

Over 50 instructional hours over 12-15 weeks
Onsite courses bookending virtual learning
Individualized Development Plan
Collaboration on real County challenges
Celebration of ELDP graduates

ELDP Benefits and Outcomes

Networking and Personal Development

ELDP enhances professional networks, bringing together leaders from various departments and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. This extends beyond professional relationships, impacting personal growth, and shaping participants as holistic leaders.

Continuous Improvement and Up-to-date Content

Our curriculum evolves continuously, drawing on insights from subject matter experts and cutting-edge research. This ensures that the leadership training we offer remains relevant and impactful, matching contemporary challenges and leadership dynamics.

Assessment and Impact

Short-term assessments after each session and long-term evaluations demonstrate the program’s success in creating impactful leaders. ELDP equips participants to overcome executive-level challenges, ensuring both immediate and enduring benefits in their leadership journey.

Testimonials

I received resources that I still use today. A book on my desk right now is “Managing Public Sector Projects.” That was an area where I had a blind spot. After a sudden departure in my department, I found myself as the interim department head and I immediately began to use a new set of skills that ELDP primed me for.

Odey Ukpo

Chief Medical Examiner, LA County Medical Examiner Department, ELDP Cohort 29

The one-on-one executive coaching was transformative - helping me set career goals with concrete steps to achieve them. The coach encouraged me to take on stretch assignments and communicate my ambitions, which directly contributed to my progression from Division Chief to Director.

Erika Anzoátegui

Alternate Public Defender, LA County Alternative Public Defender's Office, ELDP Cohort 5

ELDP helped me to slow down and focus on follow-up that is tailored appropriately to the level of relationship and trust I have with the individual.

James Zenner

Director, LA County Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, ELDP Cohort 30

The ELDP program opened my eyes to the importance of networking inside and outside my department, whether these networks are lateral or upwards. I learned that to further one’s career, you must take the time to work with a mentor, have a sponsor, and establish a wide network of professional relationships.

Hoda El Sokkary

Senior Capital Projects Manager, LA County Department of Public Works, ELDP Cohort 31

Learn more about ELDP

To enroll in ELDP you must work for the County of Los Angeles. For further information on the program reach out to eldp@counties.org for more information on how to register, reach out to eldp@hr.lacounty.gov