Leading During a Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic was yet another reminder that state and local leaders must be ready to cope with large-scale disruption. Effective leadership at the city, county and state level has been vital for limiting the spread of the virus and maintaining support for social distancing efforts. And strong leadership will be just as important as communities navigate the economic recovery and cope with declining revenues. Our panelists will cover:

• Leadership lessons from the immediate virus response
• Perspectives on leading communities through the next phase
• Leading and managing staff during an economic downturn