SHANIT FRYDMAN, ESQ.
PRINCIPAL, FRYDMAN COUNSEL, INC.
Creating and Implementing a Strategic Roadmap for Success
269 S. Beverly Drive #230
Beverly Hills, Ca 90212
(310) 980-9811
[email protected]
Proposal:
Leadership Development & Strategic Advisory Initiatives City of Lancaster
Prepared by: Frydman Counsel, Inc.
Executive Summary
Frydman Counsel, Inc. proposes a focused, integrated leadership partnership with the City of Lancaster designed to strengthen leadership capacity at every level while providing targeted executive and strategic advisory support. This engagement establishes a shared leadership language, disciplined execution of City priorities, and durable organizational impact- ensuring that leadership programs, innovation efforts, and strategic investments deliver transparent, responsible, and measurable value to Lancaster’s residents, businesses, and broader community.
Programs Included
1. Lancaster Leadership Academy (Flagship Program)
2. Alumni Leadership Academy
3. Special Projects, Strategic Advisory Support & Executive Coaching
1. Lancaster Leadership Academy (Flagship Program)
Purpose
The City’s foundational leadership development program for high-potential employees, focused on mindset, communication, efficiency, accountability, and impact within local government.
Scope
• Cohort-based leadership academy serving up to 14 participants selected through a competitive application process
• Participants paired with Alumni Leadership Academy mentors • In-person instructional modules supplemented by virtual (Zoom) integration • Structured mentor check-ins
• Individual and group participant presentations tied to real City priorities • Instruction covering leadership mindset, operational effectiveness, and practical implementation within municipal systems
Duration
February 2026 – December 2026
Core Curriculum
• Shanit Frydman’s 3 Pillars of Success (neuroscience-based leadership and neuroplasticity)
• Core leadership competencies: growth mindset, emotional intelligence, ownership, resilience, and communication
• Hard skills and tools: goal setting, metrics, meetings, accountability systems, focus, and responsible AI use
• Application of leadership principles within local governance and City operations Outcome
A multidisciplinary, cross-departmental leadership program that improves decision-making, increases operational efficiency, accelerates implementation, and delivers measurable results—while reinforcing the City’s investment in the professional and personal development of its employees.
Cost: $250,000
2. Alumni Leadership Academy
Purpose
A continued education and advanced leadership program for graduates of the Lancaster Leadership Academy, designed to deepen mastery, strengthen cross-departmental leadership capacity, and ensure organizational continuity.
Scope
• Advanced application of leadership frameworks introduced in the Flagship Academy
• Peer learning and facilitated cross-departmental problem solving • Formal mentorship of incoming Lancaster Leadership Academy participants • Ongoing leadership development aligned with City priorities and operational challenges
Duration
Aligned with the Lancaster Leadership Academy cohort year (2026) Outcome
Sustained leadership growth among alumni, stronger internal leadership networks, and reinforcement of leadership standards through mentorship, peer accountability, and real-world application.
Cost: $50,000
3. Special Projects, Strategic Advisory Support &
Executive Coaching
Purpose
Provide in-depth, hands-on strategic advisory and executive coaching support for the City’s highest-impact initiatives, with particular emphasis on innovation, emerging technologies, and complex cross-stakeholder efforts.
Scope
• Innovation Committee Advisory Support: Embedded, ongoing strategic advisory support to the City’s Innovation Committee, serving as a thought partner on governance, risk, prioritization, and implementation
• Responsible Hydrogen Program Development: Guidance on the responsible, phased development and implementation of hydrogen-related initiatives, including strategic framing, risk awareness, stakeholder alignment, and governance considerations
• Technology-Driven City Initiatives: Advisory support for technology-based programs designed to improve outcomes for residents, businesses, and internal departments
• Strategic Clarity & Execution: Translation of innovation goals into actionable roadmaps, success metrics, and accountability structures • Executive Coaching: Confidential coaching for the City Manager and Assistant City Manager focused on leadership effectiveness, decision-making, organizational systems, metrics, accountability, emotional intelligence, and adaptive leadership Duration
Effective upon execution of agreement through June 30, 2026 Outcome
Supports transparent decision-making, responsible use of public funds, and strong oversight by establishing clear goals, measuring results, and advancing innovation through phased, accountable implementation—helping to build and maintain public trust.
Cost: $150,000
Total Cost for Programs
Total Investment: $450,000
All costs are fixed-fee, inclusive, and not to exceed the amounts listed above unless amended in writing by mutual agreement. Pricing reflects scope, duration, and deliverables as defined in this proposal.