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...

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...

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...

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...

Join ICMA Strategic Partner MissionSquare for a webinar covering best practices for local government financial wellness programs. While an increasing share of public agencies are offering financial wellness programs to their employees, interest in such programs is far higher. This is not surprising, considering significant financial worries stemming from market volatility and inflation. A recent survey by MissionSquare Research Institute sheds...

Join us on July 28 and 29 for a virtual learning event for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officers (or those doing the work without the title), and local government professionals interested in ideas and institutions to deepen strategies, shape actions, and create solutions. This two-day event will take deep dives on everything equity from allocations to zones where attendees can expect inspiration and encouragement to move from discourse to...

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...

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...