Government Programs

Leading Large Scale Change in Government

Fostering High Performance in Government

As an active learning hub for leadership in the field of public service, RCLA partners with government agencies to build leadership and capacity for excellence in the public sector.

Amid the complex, high-stakes work of government, we create collaborative learning environments where government officials and managers can reflect critically on their work, tackle complex and often provocative issues, share insights and learn from other dynamic and accomplished individuals. They emerge reinvigorated and better equipped to achieve their goals.

We also partner with government agencies to conceptualize and develop programs to produce significant measurable outcomes, leverage current success into future opportunities, better meet constituents' needs, and provide streamlined, effective programming.

Leading Large Scale Change Program

For more than seven years, Accenture and RCLA have convened senior and mid-level managers in New York City government to candidly discuss the multiple managerial and leadership challenges of implementing large-scale change in the highly political, volatile and visible world of government.

Large-scale change initiatives require the collaboration of multiple agencies; the creation of detailed, shared protocols; shifts in organizational culture; strong personal commitment and leadership; and frequently the implementation of appropriate technology. The design and implementation of New York City's 311 system is one example of this kind of large-scale initiative.

Learn more about this quarterly briefing series.

RCLA Government Programs

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The Leading Large Scale Change program facilitates candid conversations among government officials about how to implement change initiatives in the highly political, volatile and visible world of government.
Robert Doar, Commissioner of the New York City Health Resources Administration, speaks at the Leading Large Scale Change Event on "The Next Wave in Health Care." Photo: Elena Olivo
Participants talk at a Leading Large Scale Change executive briefing for government officials.
Steve Hurst, Managing Director of Accenture's New York Public Service Practice, talks with participants at a Leading Large Scale Change briefing on affordable housing, part of a series co-hosted by Accenture and RCLA. Photo: Sam Hollenshead
Participants enjoy the Leading Large Scale Change executive briefing on "The Next Wave in Health Care: Using Health Information Technology for Improving Front Line Programs." Photo: Elena Olivo
Thomas Farley, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, speaks at an executive briefing on health care hosted by RCLA and Accenture. Photo: Elena Olivo
Rafael E. Cestero, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, listens to a participant at the Leading Large Scale Change briefing event hosted by RCLA and Accenture. Photo: Sam Hollenshead
Adam Weinstein, President and CEO of the Phipps Houses Group and Chairman of the Phipps Community Development Corporation, talks at a briefing on affordable housing hosted by Accenture and RCLA. Photo: Sam Hollenshead
Robert Walsh, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Small Business Services, talks at the Leading Large Scale Change event on health care. Photo: Elena Olivo
John B. Rhea, Chairman of the NYC Housing Authority, discusses affordable housing at a Leading Large Scale Change executive briefing. Photo: Sam Hollenshead

Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service

The Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service provides recent college graduates working in public service with unique leadership development, professional enrichment and career planning opportunities. Approximately 30 fellows are selected each year through a highly competitive process based on a demonstrated commitment to public service; academic excellence; leadership; and diversity of backgrounds, interests and organizations.

Many of the fellows work for government agencies and elected officials throughout New York City.
Learn more about the fellowship.

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