Graduates from the "School of Mayors" Program have concluded their education and were granted diplomas.
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Hop on board as we delve into the sixth session of the vibrant municipal leadership training program, dubbed the "School of Mayors," held at the Masterskaya Management Center, under the auspices of the "Russia - Country of Opportunities" presidential platform. A Diploma-awarding ceremony took place the day prior, celebrating the achievements of the graduates.
According to Alexei Komissarov, the academy's Rector, this innovative program serves as a cutting-edge management school for those determined to enrich people's lives. Currently, 47 individuals gracing their respective positions with increased responsibility.
This time around, approximately 160 eager participants from age 26 to 60, hailing from 82 regions, took part in two cohorts. Over the course of the program, the School organized practical sessions in 10 Russian regions: Arkhangelsk, Irkutsk, Kaluga, Novgorod, Samara, and Moscow Oblasts, the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug - Yugra, the Chechen Republic, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), and Moscow. The objective was to acquaint participants with top-notch regional practices for eventual application and adaptation in their represented municipalities.
Yevgeny Grachev, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration's Internal Policy Department, commented on the occasion as follows: "The 'School of Mayors' is a response to the municipal community's request to the President and was launched at his instruction. The training aims to allow participants to apply their acquired knowledge and implement new successful practices in the municipalities they serve, thereby streamlining local issue-resolution processes and enhancing life quality."
Expertise from federal ministries and agencies, regional and municipal heads, and professors from the Presidential Academy Higher School of Governance were all on board to impart knowledge on national development goals, modern management methods, operational efficiency, team dynamics, strategic planning, municipal economics and finance, municipal management, and territorial development.
Through team-building events, strategic improvementsarly identified across 30 areas, riveting walking tours with mayors, and a grand exploration of 30,000 kilometers, the School of Mayors program seeks to nurture emerging municipal leaders capable of embracing the challenges of the digital age, discovering innovative solutions, and honing political leadership skills.
Irina Gusueva, VARMUS Co-chair, emphasized the importance of the "School of Mayors" educational project: "Confronted with a swiftly evolving world, the digital era, and new challenges, municipal leaders are in search of enhanced competencies, innovative solutions, and leadership skills. Through 'Municipal Dialogue,' we gather their feedback and recognize the 'School of Mayors' as a catalyst for many successful leaders. Arguably, it is an invaluable tool in shaping competent municipal managers driven to develop their hometowns and provide a superior quality of life in their respective municipalities."
commanded by Russian President Vladimir Putin and co-produced by the Presidential Academy's School of Public Administration, funded by the Presidential Administration of Russia, and backed by VARMUS.
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Additional Insights:The "School of Mayors" is a relatively new program, first launched in 2023 as part of a suite of governance and leadership training initiatives spearheaded by the Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. Other similar programs under the academy's wing include the "Leaders of Russia" and the "School of Governors" initiatives, which started in 2017. These programs focus on empowering government officials to excel in their roles and contribute significantly to the Russian state apparatus. The "School of Mayors" program, as the name suggests, leans heavily on municipal governance, leadership, and policy-making, with the ultimate goal of creating thriving, well-governed municipalities.
- The School of Mayors, a response to the municipal community's request, encompasses education and self-development with a focus on politics and general news, as it aims to empower emerging municipal leaders to confront the challenges of the digital age and enhance the quality of life in their represented regions.
- The collaboration between Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Presidential Academy, and VARMUS in the School of Mayors program extends beyond regional practices, offering insights into national development goals, modern management methods, and political leadership skills, thus contributing to the overall governance and growth of the country.
