Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace recently explored the latest in leadership and management practices as one of 40 mayors chosen for an intensive education program with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.
As a member of the initiative's 2019-20 cohort, Sorace is part of a class of mayors participating in a program delivered by faculty from Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School as well as world-class experts from Bloomberg Philanthropies' global network.
The yearlong program launched with a three-day convening for mayors in New York City from July 14 to 16, which Sorace attended at no cost to the city. During the event, mayors attended classroom sessions focused on the latest management and leadership practices using case studies and workshops developed at Harvard.
Michael R. Bloomberg, founder Bloomberg Philanthropies and three-term mayor of New York City, collaborated with Harvard University leadership to create the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative in 2016.
Collectively, Harvard University and Bloomberg Philanthropies aim to help mayors and their leadership teams manage the complexities of running a city and to give these leaders opportunities to learn from one another. The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative connected Sorace to some of the university's top educators, coaching from experts, a network of peers, and technical assistance.
Two senior-level city officials nominated by each mayor will attend a convening in August and attend virtual classes throughout the year.
Sorace's participation in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative and that of her two senior leaders - including tuition, accommodation, meals, and airfare - was fully funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative is a collaboration among Bloomberg Philanthropies, Harvard Business School, and Harvard Kennedy School. Its mission is to inspire and strengthen city leaders as well as equip them with the tools to lead high-performing, innovative cities.
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