Leadership and Administration

It takes a lot of skills to successfully operate a municipal utility. In addition to the technical knowledge required to keep systems operational, leadership skills and administrative expertise are required to get the job done for ratepayers. MMUA offers programs to help.

Stepping into Leadership: Self, team, and organization

The Stepping into Leadership program is designed for both supervisors and leaders who aim to improve their management and supervisory skills. Based on a practical competency-based leadership development model using a personalized assessment tool, the program focuses on self, team, and organizational leadership skills and behaviors. The training also incorporates CliftonStrengths® principles that help participants identify and optimize their personal strengths.

 
The program occurs over a 12- to 14-month period using both in-person and remote meeting formats. Applicants must commit to the entire 56 hours of instruction. Classes must be taken in sequential order as listed. Coursework, assigned prior to and throughout the program, will maximize the value of the class instruction. Learn more. 

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