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: Executive Leadership Academy & Executive Strategy Programs City of Lancaster
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Prepared for the City of Lancaster
Prepared by: Shanit Frydman, Esq.
Principal, Frydman Counsel, Inc.
Executive Summary
Frydman Counsel proposes two programs for an integrated executive partnership designed to strengthen leadership, accelerate implementation of City priorities, and provide embedded strategic advisory support. The engagement combines executive leadership development, organizational advisory services, and regional energy strategy into a unified framework that improves accountability, communication, cross-department coordination, and measurable results for Lancaster residents.
Total Investment: $325,000
Program One: Executive Leadership Academy
Purpose
Develop a highly aligned, accountable, and high-performing Executive Leadership Team equipped to lead complex organizations, manage change effectively, and execute strategic priorities with excellence.
Scope
A comprehensive executive leadership development program consisting of four progressive leadership modules culminating in a two-day Executive Leadership Retreat. The program combines classroom instruction, executive facilitation, practical implementation tools, executive coaching, and organizational application to ensure concepts translate into measurable improvements throughout City government.
Core curriculum includes:
• Neuroscience-based leadership and adaptive thinking
• Executive decision-making and strategic planning
• Emotional intelligence and organizational influence
• Accountability systems and performance management
• Executive communication and public leadership
• Organizational culture and change management
• Responsible AI and innovation leadership
• Cross-department collaboration and implementation excellence Expected Outcomes
• Stronger executive alignment around City priorities
• Increased accountability and ownership throughout the leadership team • Improved strategic planning and decision-making
• Enhanced collaboration across departments
• Greater organizational effectiveness and execution capacity • Sustainable leadership systems that continue delivering value long after program completion
Program #1 Investment: $250,000
Program Two: Executive Strategic Advisory, Innovation & Organizational Development
Purpose
Provide embedded strategic advisory support to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to strengthen executive decision-making, improve organizational alignment, accelerate implementation of strategic initiatives, and ensure consistent execution of the City's highest-priority objectives.
Scope
Provide ongoing executive partnership supporting City leadership through:
• Executive coaching and strategic advisory services
• Organizational alignment and executive coordination
• Implementation tracking and accountability systems
• Executive communications and strategic messaging
• Innovation Committee coordination and project oversight • Development of strategic partnerships, including collaboration with USC and other public and private sector organizations
• Launching major initiatives as a result of partnerships to benefit the City’s top priorities
• Monitoring major City initiatives, identifying implementation barriers, and recommending practical solutions
• Cross-department coordination to improve execution and organizational effectiveness
• Executive reporting, performance monitoring, and progress measurement for key initiatives
Expected Outcomes
• Improved execution of strategic initiatives
• Greater organizational transparency and accountability • Stronger executive communication and alignment
• Accelerated innovation and partnership development
• More effective implementation of City priorities
• Increased organizational efficiency and measurable operational improvements
Public Value & Return on Investment
This engagement is designed to create long-term institutional value by strengthening both leadership capacity and organizational execution. The integrated approach provides executive support while simultaneously building internal systems that improve performance across City government.
The engagement will:
• Strengthen executive leadership and decision-making across the organization. • Improve accountability through measurable performance systems and implementation tracking.
• Accelerate execution of the City's highest-priority initiatives. • Enhance transparency, communication, and cross-department collaboration. • Improve organizational alignment between leadership, departments, external partners, and key stakeholders.
• Increase public confidence through thoughtful communication, responsible governance, and measurable outcomes.
• Build sustainable leadership and organizational systems that continue delivering value beyond the term of the engagement.
• Demonstrate responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources by focusing on measurable results, implementation, and long-term organizational capacity.
Program #2 Investment: $75,000