Executive Services
Supporting County Leadership Excellence
The California Counties Foundation offers specialized executive services designed to support county elected officials and senior executives in their critical leadership roles. Our customized approach addresses the unique challenges and opportunities facing county leadership, providing tailored support that enhances governance effectiveness and organizational and professional successes.
Our Executive Services
Executive Coaching:
Our executive coaching services pair county leaders with certified, experienced coaches who understand the unique dynamics of county government and executive demands. Through individual or team sessions, leaders and coaches work as one to enhance effectiveness and address specific challenges.
Benefits:
- Personalized leadership development aligned with individual goals and challenges
- Objective perspectives from experienced executive coaches who specialize in C-suite clients
- Structured accountability for professional growth and performance improvement
- Confidential space to work through complex leadership challenges
- Enhanced self-awareness and emotional intelligence development
Examples of Coaching Focus Areas:
Board & Executive Team Retreats and Workshops
Our professionally facilitated sessions provide structured environments for leadership teams to align priorities, strengthen relationships, and develop shared vision and strategy.
Examples:
- Board of Supervisors Retreats: Focus on governance, priority-setting, and board effectiveness
- Executive Leadership Team Retreats: Build cohesion among department heads and senior staff
- Joint Board-Executive Retreats: Align vision and improve board-staff relations
- Newly Elected Officials Integration: Onboard new board members and build effective working relationships
Customized Retreat Elements:
Executive Seminars
Targeted seminars bring together county executives to explore specific leadership topics, share best practices, and build valuable peer networks. Presenters are drawn from the CSAC Foundation network of over 75 practitioners, subject matter experts, consultants, and scholars.
Examples:
- Crisis Leadership: Preparing for and navigating emergencies and public challenges
- Fiscal Leadership: Strategic financial management in changing economic conditions
- Innovation and Change Leadership: Leading organizational transformation
- Media and Public Communication: Effective messaging and stakeholder engagement
- Collaborative Governance: Building partnerships across agencies and sectors
- Strategic Thinking and Planning: Developing and implementing comprehensive county vision
- Self-Care: Focusing on self before leading or taking care of others
Seminar Formats:
Additional Resources
Executive services include additional resources to facilitate individual, team, and organizational successes. These include self- and multi-rater assessments such as 360s, Meyers Briggs, DiSC, emotional intelligence assessments, Personal Values Assessments, among more.
Our Approach
Tailored to Your County’s Needs
We recognize that each county has unique circumstances, challenges, and goals. Our executive services are never one-size-fits-all. They are carefully designed in partnership with county leadership to address specific needs.
Our Design Process:
- Assessment: We begin with a thorough understanding of your leadership needs, organizational context, and desired outcomes
- Customization: Services are tailored to address your specific challenges and goals
- Implementation: Expert delivery of services with ongoing adjustments as needed
- Evaluation: Measurement of outcomes and impact
- Follow-up: Continued support and resources to sustain progress
Expert Facilitators & Coaches
Our services are delivered by professionals with extensive experience in county government leadership, ensuring relevance and practical applications.
Our Executive Services Team Includes:
- Former county administrators and elected officials
- Certified executive coaches with public sector expertise
- Professional facilitators specialized in government settings
- Subject matter experts in county operations and governance
- Leadership development professionals with public sector experiences
- Distinguished practitioners and scholars, including National Academy of Public Administration Fellows
Request Executive Services
Ready to explore how our executive services can support your county's leadership? Contact our team to discuss your specific needs and develop a customized approach.
The California Counties Foundation is committed to strengthening county leadership through targeted, relevant, and impactful executive services.