2024-2025 Leadership Development Academy Application
Thank you for your interest in the 2024-2025 Leadership Development Academy Class. Please complete the form below for 2024-2025 Leadership Development Academy. All fields must be completed. Please also note you will need to reference your training profile to complete some fields below. You can access your Training profile in Self Service clicking on "My Training" in the upper right corner in the Training Opportunities tab.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Your Department ( not division)
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Job Title
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Work Email (please double check for accuracy)
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example@example.com
Best Phone Number to contact you
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Immediate Supervisors Name
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Immediate Supervisors Email ( please double check for accuracy)
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example@example.com
Please select the Leadership Development Academy program for which you are applying (select one)
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LDA I
LDA II
No Preference
How did you learn about Leadership Development Academy?
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Supervisor Recommendation
Educational Opportunities Announcement
From Attending Previous Training Classes
Previously Applied to LDA Program
Co-Worker/City of Newport News Employee
Other
What is your key driver for applying to the LDA Program?
Professional Development
Personal Development
Supervisor Recommended I apply to program
Networking Opportunities
Other
How many Pathways to Learning Classes have you completed in the past 12 months? (select one)
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0
1-3
3-5
5+
How many Special Series Classes have you completed in the past 12 months? (select one)
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0
1-3
3-5
5+
How many Lunch & Learn webinars have you completed in the past 12 months? (select one)
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0
1-3
3-5
5+
Please indicate previous leadership programs you have participated in
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I have completed Leadership Development Academy I
I have participated in another leadership development program
I have not completed LDA I nor have I participated in another leadership development program
Please provide key takeaways and details on content/topics covered from the leadership program you completed.
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Please describe how you have applied content or principles covered in your previous leadership program in your current role at the City of Newport News.
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In your opinion, what are the greatest challenges local government leaders face?
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Describe activities and responsibilities in your current role which demonstrate your leadership and organizational skills.
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Describe a time you took initiative rather than remark on an issue, resulting in an improvement in your department.
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Name (1) leadership quality or skill you hope gain through the program and why you chose it.
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What are 3 characteristics that define a leader? Briefly describe why.
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Please acknowledge you have reviewed the guidelines, commitment and informational content regarding participation in the LDA program if you are selected. These details can be found on the Human Resources website. Your LDA application requires an endorsement from your immediate supervisor. Upon submitting this form your supervisor will be automatically sent a link to complete a endorsement. Please note, your LDA application will not be considered without a completed endorsement from your supervisor. All applications and supervisor endorsements must be received by Aug. 1st.
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Yes, I have reviewed the guidelines and understand I am responsible for sending my supervisor the endorsement link for my LDA application to be considered complete.
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