Cleveland State University to offer Leadership Academy

Lake Erie West Regional Council is partnering with Cleveland State University’s Center for Public & Nonprofit Management to bring a nationally recognized leadership development opportunity to our members through the Leadership Academy, a part of the Certified Public Manager® of Ohio (CPM) Program.

Lake Erie West Chief of Staff Rosanna Hoelzle will complete the Leadership Academy this month and speak highly of its effectiveness.

“With so many communities facing increasingly complex challenges, strong administrative skills are more important than ever,” Hoelzle said. “Leadership Academy has strengthened my decision making, collaboration, and leadership skills in the service of the public good. This program provides practical tools that public sector professionals can apply immediately to better serve their organizations and communities.”

This partnership supports leadership growth across local governments, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations and offers Lake Erie West members access to high quality, practical training designed specifically for the public sector.

Lake Erie West members are invited to attend a 30-minute informational webinar on April 29 to learn more about the Leadership Academy, program structure, expectations, and participant experience.

If 10 or more members from Lake Erie West enroll in the program, each will receive a 10 percent tuition discount. If we do not meet that number by June 1, you will have an opportunity to withdraw if you wish.

Program Details

• Start Date: June 4

• Format: 12 workshops (10 in person, 2 virtual)

• Location: Maumee Bay State Park

Details on registration and webinar access will be shared with members soon.

About the Leadership Academy

The Leadership Academy is the state’s premier leadership development program for public and nonprofit professionals. The program is designed for emerging and experienced leaders who want to strengthen their ability to lead people, manage change, and make strategic decisions in complex public environments.

Participants will develop skills in:

• Leadership styles and self awareness

• Psychological safety and healthy team culture

• Leading through change and conflict

• Strategic thinking and decision making

• Data informed leadership

• Knowledge transfer and workforce planning

• Inclusive leadership and belonging

• Applied projects with real community impact

Why Participate?

The Leadership Academy is built for immediate, real world application. Participants engage alongside peers from across the public and nonprofit sectors, learning from faculty with deep practitioner experience and applying lessons directly to their current roles.

Key benefits include:

• Practical, real world leadership training

• Programming designed specifically for government, public sector, and nonprofit professionals

• Collaborative learning with peers across jurisdictions and organizations

• Tools and strategies participants can use right away

Participants who choose to continue their professional development may also pursue the Public Management Academy. Completion of both the Leadership Academy and the Public Management Academy leads to the Certified Public Manager® (CPM) designation, a nationally accredited credential.

About the Certified Public Manager® of Ohio Program

The Certified Public Manager® of Ohio Program is a comprehensive leadership and management development program for state and local government professionals. Cleveland State University delivers the official CPM certification program for the State of Ohio through its Center for Public & Nonprofit Management.