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...

Overview Free ICMA Coaching Webinar | Recording available to registrants Embark on a transformative journey where you will explore indispensable strategies for navigating communication “potholes” and creating effective conversations with the community. Join seasoned experts as they share real-world insights and practical techniques honed through experience. From fostering meaningful relationships to leveraging technology for enhanc...

Overview Free ICMA Coaching Webinar | Recording available to registrants Join us as we delve into proven strategies and best practices for cultivating a pipeline of dynamic and capable leaders for your community. Discover the essential skills, mentorship programs, and leadership development initiatives necessary to empower emerging talent. Pre-registration is required for all live webinars. Can't watch it live? Register and receive an e-mail w...

Overview Free ICMA Coaching Webinar | Recording available to registrants All managers will experience disruption in their organizations. Learn tools to help the organization “reset” when everything is falling apart. Learn about coaching, mentorship, and professional development tools that are available as well as tips on communication strategies, team-building exercises, and training programs to help rebuild the organization. Pre-r...

The 2023 ICMA Annual Conference is an Opportunity for All Those in Local Government, Anywhere in the World, to Come Together! The 2023 International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference will be held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX. ICMA will bring local government professionals from around the world together for unparalleled leadership and professional development, networking, and best-inclass programming y...

In this webinar, you'll join Natalie Harnett, the Principal Budget Analyst at the City of San Luis Obispo, as she shares how she and her team were able to foster a culture of transparency and accountability with the right tools and processes in place. You’ll also see how having budgeting information in one centralized system was key to San Luis Obispo’s success. During this session, you will learn best practices for: Optimizing the...

This six-part webinar series is a must for any jurisdiction looking to develop the next generation of leaders. Leading and managing a community and staff can be an all-consuming challenge that leaves little time for local government supervisors to focus on their personal growth. Now, in a state-of-the-art online classroom, the Effective Supervisory Practices Webinar Series makes it easy to bring practical supervisory training to your jurisdict...

Placemaking at the Local Level: Livable Communities, Thriving Economies This conference investigates how local governments enhance the quality of life in their communities by addressing critical issues such as climate change, housing, aging infrastructure, and economic development. Session topics will include, but are not limited to: Addressing Critical Infrastructure Needs at the Local Level Building Local Revenue Through Tourism Homelessnes...

Discover ways to ease and expedite the transition experience as employees move from one leadership role to the next. Leadership is not about titles and status; it’s about performance and choices. Executives, directors, and managers play a critical role in identifying the leaders your organization needs in the future. It’s important not only to identify and select the leaders of the future. You must also develop a strategy to suppor...

Public Engagement, Political Discourse & Local Democracy This conference considers the ways in which public discourse shapes our communities and positions the value of professional administration within today’s hyper-partisan political environments. Session topics will include, but are not limited to: Managing the Staff-Council Relationship Public Discourse