Applying an equity lens to program data, one of the most surprising realizations is that each and every program offered has an opportunity to be transformed, reimagined, and evolved to increase equity. Layering on that program data, program insights capture the knowledge and ideas of your organization providing a pathway to action. Although the equity goals of various organizations are different, they all share a vision for change, which is a...

Applying an equity lens to program data, one of the most surprising realizations is that each and every program offered has an opportunity to be transformed, reimagined, and evolved to increase equity. Layering on that program data, program insights capture the knowledge and ideas of your organization providing a pathway to action. Although the equity goals of various organizations are different, they all share a vision for change, which is a...

Politics and government go hand in hand, you cannot have a democratic election without political discussions on the current issues of the time. We all see these issues differently based on our viewpoints. Managers typically make decisions based on data and facts, while politicians might make decisions based on connections to constituent groups or ideological views. The differences in how administrators and policymakers interact are even more h...

We’ve all seen it play out through the media – a community leader does a poor job of relaying the message about a difficult issue and the community reacts through protests, tense town hall meetings, and angry comments on social media. Engagement with residents is about skill sets, but it is also an art. Communities that do it well are often seen as eutopias and those that do it poorly are labeled dystopias. Join us on April 14, for...

Join ICMA and a panel of data-driven equity experts as they dive into how you can optimize one of the most powerful tools for influencing change, the budget. By being guided by data and program-level insights, you can repurpose and reprogram your organization to achieve foundational results that result in thriving, equity-focused community outcomes. Stop by on April 12, for a 90-minute webinar that will help you rethink your budgeting strategy.

Focused on building your personal and professional resilience, the 2022 ICMA Regional Conferences are dedicated to enhancing your ability to bounce-back and thrive by offering new strategies, best practices, and creative solutions to some of the greatest challenges faced by your region. The local government management profession will gather in five regions across the U.S. and will give you every opportunity to build connections and strengthen...

Focused on building your personal and professional resilience, the 2022 ICMA Regional Conferences are dedicated to enhancing your ability to bounce-back and thrive by offering new strategies, best practices, and creative solutions to some of the greatest challenges faced by your region. The local government management profession will gather in five regions across the U.S. and will give you every opportunity to build connections and strengthen...

Put your American Rescue Plan Act funds to work for your community. With the specific purpose of aiding in the recovery from impacts of COVID-19 in mind, ARPA funds provide a unique opportunity to address a myriad of existing community issues that the pandemic has exacerbated. One such issue being the systemic inequities that create challenges for populations that are disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Join us on February 16th for a...

Some experts say that we are in the beginning stages of new Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it happen more quickly. What does the workplace of the future look like? Will technology/artificial intelligence replace some humans in the workplace? At what pace will local governments and businesses need to re-train workers to adapt to advancing technology? Will pandemics and emerging technologies change forever the offi...

Strategies for managing the future workplace Some experts say that we are in the beginning stages of new Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it happen more quickly. What does the workplace of the future look like? Will technology/artificial intelligence replace some humans in the workplace? At what pace will local governments and businesses need to re-train workers to adapt to advancing technology? Will pandemics and...