Discover the four stages of psychological safety and the specific behaviors that can help you and your team foster and sustain it. Psychological safety is the belief that one can speak up, take risks, and be oneself without fear of negative consequences. It is essential for high-performing teams, creativity, and learning. But how can you cultivate psychological safety in your organization or team? In this workshop, you will learn about the fou...

From cutting-edge applications to strategic insights, the 2024 Local Government Reimagined Conferences will explore how AI is reshaping the landscape of local government. AI isn't just on the horizon—it's transforming local government right now! Join us for this groundbreaking conference that delves into the fascinating realm of AI technology. From cutting-edge applications to strategic insights, discover how AI is reshaping the landscap...

A day of inspiration presented by ICMA and sponsored by Cigna Healthcare The SheLeadsGov Virtual Forum is a unique opportunity to connect with women in local government and learn how their experiences have resulted in positive change as leaders in their organizations and communities. This year’s theme is “Bold Women, Bold Changes,” and is a call to action for women to be courageous and confident as a leader in any role and at...

Establish a safe work environment that allows you to share your insights by using psychological safety Psychological safety is the number one way to create a positive work culture, bring out the most talent in employees, and create team players willing to release discretionary effort in support of a common mission/vision/goal. Crack yourself open and examine your own values, assumptions, and behavior. The goal is to help you see the current st...

These future public leaders are those who have served in the military. Veterans are a workforce that can help you to fill the ranks of your local government in a time when all organizations are struggling to find and maintain skilled and accomplished people. Join ICMA and the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) to learn more about a study conducted by Arizona State University with local government HR Direc...

ICMA Coaching Program Free Webinar Series The days when employees were hired right out of college and stayed with the same company until they retired are long gone, and yet many organizations still follow the same talent management process from thirty years ago. Organizations must re-imagine best practices for attracting, growing, and retaining talent in this age of technological advancement. What we'll cover: How can organizations attract and...

ICMA Coaching Program Free Webinar Series Life is busy and it is easy to lose track of what is important during the chaos of juggling the roles of manager, spouse, parent, and community member. A personal strategic plan can help keep your life in balance and keep you focused on what is truly important to you. What we'll cover: What are the components of a personal strategic plan? How can developing a personal strategic plan make me more succes...

Public Agenda’s Hidden Common Ground on Race and Police Reform examined public opinion on many of the most pressing questions prompted by the tragic murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests, including policing bias, use of force, and militarization as well as how policing fits into the priorities of communities and the broader effects of racism in society. Aimed primarily at elected city officials, public administrators, and other...

ICMA Coaching Program Free Webinar Series Anger has become commonplace in today's political discussions and has left many of wondering how to diffuse these volatile situations. A few simple strategies can help increase the ability to have a productive conversation and keep the wheels of your city/county government efficiently turning. What we'll cover: What is causing hate and divisiveness in today’s politics? Is there a place for anger...

The pandemic, economic crisis, and racial justice protests highlight the larger public health disparities in our minority communities. Speakers will address these issues: The historic framework and why race still matters The importance of analysis in developing short- and long-term strategies How a resilience helps sharpen the focus on health disparities Current public health priorities related to the pandemic: targeted testing, catching up on...