Make meetings your superpower and run the scoreboard of leadership. Do you feel like you need to drag people to meetings? Do you feel like some meetings will never end? Do you struggle at times to see the value of meeting? Are more people on their devices than engaged? It doesn’t have to be this way. Learn the simple strategies to transform your meetings into engaging and productive wins for the team. Understand the pitfalls of meetings....

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...

We live in an ever-changing VUCA world. The future of local government will contain opportunities that have yet to be considered and leaders that will need to think strategically and creatively to prepare for and take advantage of these opportunities. This workshop provides the environment and tools to engage with fellow local government leaders – collectively contemplating the opportunities and workforce changes needed to provide excell...

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...

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...

In light of the COVID-19 health crisis and to prioritize the well-being and safety of our members, exhibitors, sponsors, and partners, we are making changes to the ICMA Annual Conference. We will not host an in-person experience. Instead, for the first-time ever, ICMA is launching a digital event that will take place September 23-26, 2020. Over the past few months, we have watched the world around us rapidly change and witnessed local governme...

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...

ICMA Coaching Program Free Webinar Series The difference between being a “manager” and a “leader” often equates to the difference between “rules” and “principles”. One is internally motivated and drives who we are and therefore how we behave while the other is externally motivated and compels us through the threat of punishment. The values of a Leader directly impact the organizational culture an...

Parks, recreation centers and sports complexes are usually a hub of activity in a community, but due to the COVID-19 ‘shelter in place’ and social distancing recommendations, these facilities have been temporarily closed. Many believe sports and recreation will be key to leading the recovery effort in communities across the country. Join this session to learn more about key considerations and factors for re-opening and utilizing th...