Programs
Leadership Program
The Bloomberg Sagol leadership program at Tel Aviv University was established to help mayors and senior managers expand their leadership and management skills and the ability to deal with complex challenges to improve the performance of the authorities as well as the quality of life for their residents.
Read MoreInnovation Track
The Innovation Track works with Israeli municipalities to implement innovation in a specifically chosen municipal challenge - through a structured process that includes research, learning, and implementation, developing initiatives, and intervention in the field.
Read MoreData Track
The Data Track is designed to enhance local authorities' management capabilities for data-driven decision-making. The premise behind our work is that authorities that use data to make decisions will be more effective and provide a better service to the community. Our track entails assisting the local authority's management from selecting the challenge they encounter to creating a work plan based on insights from an orderly data-driven approach, as well as building the infrastructure for implementation.
Read MorePolicy Papers
The Policy Paper is part of the Center’s offering to mayors participating in the leadership program and aims to assist them in managing a complex strategic issue in their local authority.
Read MoreResearch and Knowledge Center
Research and Knowledge Center
The Research and Knowledge Center underscores the Center's commitment to providing a diverse and comprehensive range of knowledge resources. This encompasses outcomes from research projects conducted at Tel Aviv University with the support of the Bloomberg Sagol Center as well as academic research from global sources, case studies developed at the Center, the Spark municipal information bulletin issued by Bloomberg Philanthropies, and pertinent articles from various other sources.
Read MoreResearch & Case studies
Academic research projects focusing on local government are essential for understanding and addressing the complex challenges faced by local authorities, both in general and particularly in Israel. The outcomes of these research endeavors, conducted by researchers across Tel Aviv University, offer valuable insights for city leaders and scholars, contributing to the development of evidence-based strategies and innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of local communities.
Read MoreSpark News
Global insights into opportunities and solutions developed by cities around the world
Read MoreProfessional knowledge
The case studies repository focuses on leadership and management issues, serving as a centralized hub housing a diverse array of real-world scenarios and solutions encountered within the realm of local government in Israel. By documenting and analyzing management challenges faced by municipalities in Israel, the case studies repository facilitates knowledge sharing, best practice dissemination, and informed decision-making. It is poised to be an invaluable resource for the Bloomberg-Sagol Leadership Program.
Read MoreThe podcast for urban leadership
Read MoreResearch & Case Studies
The Research and Knowledge Center underscores the Center's commitment to providing a diverse and comprehensive range of knowledge resources.
Testimonials
Gil Simenhaus
General Manager, Yehud-Monosson
״During the program, I gained practical tools aimed at improvement and change. A notable shift from a critical mindset to a growth mindset stands out among these transformative tools.״
Itzik Danino
Mayor of Ofakim
״An internationally oriented program designed to furnish tools and cultivate a deeper understanding of the issues crucial for the success of the head of the local authority״
Israel Gal
Mayor of Kiryat Ono
Lior Ben- Tarya
CFO, Kiryat Ono
״Strengthening the capacity to comprehend and connect with the team, recognizing the significance of collaborative efforts to optimize the inherent abilities and potential within each team member.״
Yaela Machlis
Mayor of Yehud-Monosson
Maor Hiablochnik
Deputy Director General, Givatayim
״The program provided a unique chance for candid and open dialogues with colleagues from different authorities, fostering a platform for mutual learning and enhancing our capabilities in leading and managing the systems and individuals entrusted to our care.״
Raanan Shmaya
Deputy Director of the City Improvement Department, Givatayim
״A noteworthy takeaway from the program was the realization that we are not isolated in the municipal field and our challenges are shared by our colleagues. The greater our education, the broader our network of colleagues, and the deeper our collaborations, the higher the standard of service we can provide to both residents and internal authorities״
Moshe Fadlon
Mayor of Herzliya
Liat Shohat
Mayor of Or Yehuda
״I acquired the space for creation, enabling me to design and implement practical tools for immediate application״
Nisan Ben Hamo
Mayor of Arad
״The program provided me with a unique opportunity to refine my leadership skills, master effective collaboration with work teams, and leverage the power of data and technology for informed decision-making״
Rina Yosef
Treasurer, Arad
״Beyond broadening my knowledge and professional network, I cultivated a heightened sense of self-awareness.״
Ran Kunik
Mayor of Givatayim
״This program delves into crucial aspects vital for fulfilling our duties, encompassing leadership, employee motivation, data-based management, and teamwork.״
Rotem Yadlin
Mayor of Gezer Regional council
״This program exposed me to innovative knowledge in the municipal field and the chance to become part of a network of high-quality and significant colleagues״
Amit Kapuza
Council Engineer, Gezer
״The sessions with colleagues from different authorities provided a profound and meaningful exploration of issues that impact us collectively. Notably, the program exhibits exceptional quality, marked by a high level of investment, and is adept at customization to suit the specific needs of the group״
Khaled Abo Farwa
City engineer, Umm al-Fahm
״In addition to acquiring new methods and tools, I have also strengthened my professional identity״
Tzvika Brot
Mayor of Bat Yam
״The program provided a secure environment for me to learn from my peers, facilitating the exchange of experiences and the invaluable exchange of advice. It became a crucible for developing tools to think innovatively, encouraging me to explore beyond conventional boundaries.״
Yodfat Afek Arazi
CEO, Bat Yam
״The ability to step outside of our daily routines and analyze processes from a deeper perspective has enhanced the quality of management, administrative tools, and professional skills.״
Samir Mahamid
Mayor of Umm al-Fahm
״A research-based program that furnishes practical tools and serves as a platform for the mutual exchange of ideas״
Shay Hajaj
Mayor of Merhavim Regional council
״The leadership program is not only rich in practical content but also meticulously invested in even the smallest details. Among the myriad lessons it imparted, one standout was learning the art of boosting staff psychological confidence.״
Moshe Koninsky
Mayor of Karmiel
״The program focused on enhancing leadership skills, fostering peer learning, and honing negotiation expertise —an accolade bestowed upon a head of authority״
Akab Zaidan
Director of the Human Capital Management Division, Daliyat el-Karmel
״Integrating theory and practice to elevate both daily and strategic operations.״
Rafik Halabi
Mayor of Daliyat el-Karmel Local council
״There are roots entrenched in the valley of the earth, with a head reaching towards the clouds—a profound sense of belonging and identity intertwined with a spirit of innovation and modernity.״
Jacob Raavad
Legal Advisor, Bnei Brak
״The program presents a splendid opportunity to gain exposure to unique knowledge within a high-quality and fertile environment.״
Arik Adler
City Treasurer, Bnei Brak
״The synergy between the mayor and the professional team fosters innovative thinking and the capacity to learn and implement. ״
Mirit Katz
CEO of the Association for Education, Culture and Sports, Drom Hasharon
״Engaging with the community of senior managers in local authorities has been instrumental in honing my management and decision-making skills.״
Oshrat Gani Gonen
Mayor of Drom-Hasharon Regional Council
״The tools I received were excellent for managing my authority more effectively״
Yaseen Azbarga
Director of Engineering Department, Kseifa
״The conducive environment not only fosters trust but also facilitates seamless collaboration with other authorities.״
Mordechai Biton
Council Treasurer, Kseifa
״Equipped with practical tools imparted by leading experts in the field, I've enhanced my management skills within the Authority.״
Abed El-Aziz Nasesra
Mayor of Kseifa Local council
״I acquired a wealth of knowledge and gained insights into the realm of heads of authorities, spanning diverse sectors and confronting varied challenges״
Inbal Dror Heiman
Treasurer, Kfar - Yona
״This professional and in-depth study significantly augments the leadership capabilities of local authorities.״
Sassi Megido
City General Manage
״I've cultivated a new perspective on the challenges I encounter as a manager, and concurrently, I've forged valuable connections with colleagues from different authorities.״
Shoshi Kahlon Kidor
Mayor of Kfar - Yona
Work process
The municipalities' multidisciplinary innovation teams work under the guidance of a professional innovation lead to address a challenge defined by their municipalities. The methodological work process includes four stages, adapted as needed to each municipality and its unique characteristics.
1. Research
At first, preliminary research is conducted, to acquire a better understanding of the challenge. This stage includes collecting existing materials from Israel and around the world: research literature, trends and case studies, items from the media, reports, policy papers etc. In addition, a field study is conducted through in-depth interviews, observations, and other research tools - to explore the viewpoints of residents and stakeholders in order to develop optimized solutions.
2. Processing
All materials collected in the first stage – from research literature to interviews and observations – are integrated, to identify recurring patterns and formulate findings and insights. Through this activity the work teams acquire new tools for analyzing the environment of the challenge, while gaining new perspectives on the needs of the target populations.
3. Development
The team examines optional activities that can be developed into different responses to the challenge. The development process includes an ideation workshop with stakeholders and experts, invited to participate in forming the future solution. Finally, at an inclusive development workshop, all participating municipalities present their proposed solutions, soon to be implemented in the field.
4. Implementation
The solution's implementation begins with prototyping – a series of temporary interventions within a limited population, including rigorous measurement, designed to test the potential solution. The findings are utilized to build a broader initiative on a larger scale, presented as a work plan for implementation in the municipality.