Author: Rob Duncan

Elevating Organizational Culture: From Rules to Standards

As local government organizations struggle evolve, there comes a point where moving beyond the rigid structure of rules and regulations...

Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Professional Facilitation, Rob Duncan

Success Story: City of Heath’s Leadership Team Development

In an era where leadership and teamwork are pivotal to organizational success, the City of Heath’s leadership team, under the stewardship...

Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, leadership training, Michelle Berger, Organizational Culture, Proactive Management, Problem Solving, Professional Facilitation, Rob Duncan, Succession Planning

City Manager and County Administrator Think Tanks

Local Government Leadership Questions

In a conversation I had last week with Jay Gsell, he posed a compelling question about Local Government Leadership: “What...

Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Rob Duncan, Think Tank

Leadership Excellence in Local Government

A Guide for Senior Executives In the intricate dance of local government leadership, city managers, county administrators, and their...

Continuous Improvement, Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, leadership training, Organizational Culture, Peer Group, Rob Duncan

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Enhancing Leadership and Internal Promotion in Local Government

In the intricate landscape of local government, the dynamics of leadership development and internal promotion stand as cornerstones...

Continuous Improvement, Culture, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Rob Duncan

Navigating Isolation: The Frenemy Factor for CAOs

In our previous exploration of The Isolated Leader, we delved into the profound challenges faced by the dedicated and often isolated...

Front Page, Leadership, Peer Group, Rob Duncan, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

The Isolated City Manager or County Administrator

The Isolated Leader

City Managers and County Administrators often traverse a lonely path amidst a crowd. In the intricate landscape of local governance,...

Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Peer Group, Rob Duncan, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

Imagine That Celebrates Natasha Hampton’s New Role as Cincinnati Assistant City Manager

Tampa, FL – 10/5/2023 – Imagine That Performance, a consultancy firm dedicated to enhancing executive performance, proudly announces...

Announcement, Florida, Front Page, Leadership, Natasha Hampton, Part Time Executives

Are You Prioritizing Leadership Development

Local government leaders are typically individuals who have risen through the ranks based on their technical expertise and experience...

Continuous Improvement, Culture, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Problem Solving

Imagine That Performance Welcomes Senior Consultant Al Braithwaite

Imagine That Performance is thrilled to announce the addition of Al Braithwaite, MPA, as a Senior Consultant to their esteemed team...

Al Braithwaite, Announcement, Executive Coaching, Florida, Front Page, Leadership, Part Time Executives

Beyond Salaries: Hidden Factors Shaping Recruitment and Retention in Public Service

In the realm of local government, the treatment of employees takes center stage. How communities treat the dedicated individuals working...

Al Braithwaite, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Human Resources, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Michelle Berger, Recruiting, Retention, Rob Duncan, Think Tank

Sharpening the Saw for City Managers and County Administrators

The Art of Continuous Improvement The demands of local government leadership continue to evolve. City Managers and County Administrators...

Al Braithwaite, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Peer Group, Rob Duncan, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

Leadership in the Age of Remote Work

Navigating New Frontiers in Local Government Organizations The rise of remote work has significantly impacted the operations of local...

Al Braithwaite, Continuous Improvement, Culture, Employee Engagement, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Proactive Management, Professional Facilitation, Rob Duncan, Virtual Community Building

Executive Training and Coaching for City and County Managers – 2023

As a City Manager or County Administrator, it’s essential to constantly develop your leadership skills to effectively manage your...

Al Braithwaite, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Michelle Berger, Peer Group, Virtual Community Building

Temple Terrace honoring Interim City Manager Steve Spina

City of Temple Terrace Honors Dr. Steven Spina

Sometimes the customer just says it best. We have an amazing team of consultants which was on full display as the City of Temple Terrace...

Announcement, FCCMA, Florida, Front Page, Interim Management Services, Interim Manager, Leadership, Steve Spina

Upcoming City Manager and County Administrator Events

Events in September for City Managers and County Administrators

Check out the upcoming events for City Managers and County Administrators September 21, 2022 – 2PM EST – City Manager...

Announcement, Front Page, Happy Hour, Peer Group, Virtual Community Building

Kenneth City Hires Interim Town Manager and Transition Team

Imagine That Performance, a growing consulting company focused on local government leadership, executed an agreement with the Town of...

Announcement, Front Page, Interim Management Services, Interim Manager, Jocilyn Martinez, JP Murphy, Lisa Hendrickson, Michelle Berger, Rob Duncan, Transition Teams

Think Tank Member Profiled in The Gazette

Iowa City Deputy City Manager Redmond Jones II was recently profiled in The Gazette – Iowa’s independent, employee-owned source...

Front Page, Leadership, Think Tank

Think Tank Member Passes Away – Bob Hart Mourned by Peer Group

For the first time a City Manager and County Administrator Think Tank group had to mourn the passing of a member last Friday. It was...

Front Page, Peer Group, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

Getting Noticed – Natasha S. Hampton – Keynote Speaker

Natasha S. Hampton, one of our Senior Consultants has been setting the public speaking circuit on fire. She is a subject matter expert...

Florida, Front Page, Leadership, Natasha Hampton

Imagine That Performance Announces Interim City Manager Agreement with City of Temple Terrace

Local government consulting firm to also provide a Leadership Transition Team as City Council searches for next City Manager Imagine...

Announcement, Florida, Front Page, Interim Management Services, Local Government Consulting, Lynne Ladner, Michelle Berger, Part Time Executives, Rob Duncan, Steve Spina, Transition Teams

Deerfield Beach Underwater Video Streaming on YouTube

Live Underwater Video

Learning about unique local government initiatives is one of the many benefits of participating in the Virtual Think Tanks for City...

Community Engagement, Florida, Front Page, Think Tank

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ARPA Funds for County Employee Mental Health Services

There have been many conversations regarding optimal usage of funds coming from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Whether in County...

ARPA, Budget, Employee Wellness, Front Page, Think Tank

Imagine That Performance Welcomes Senior Consultant Natasha S. Hampton

High Heel Leadership author becomes the latest executive to join local government consulting firm PRLog — Imagine That Performance...

Announcement, Executive Coaching, Florida, Front Page, Leadership, Local Government Consulting, Natasha Hampton, Part Time Executives

Kenneth City Expands Consulting Agreement and Selects New Interim Town Manager

Dr. Steven Spina to assume role as Lynne Ladner steps down TAMPA, FL, June 10 – PRLog – The Town of Kenneth City voted last...

Announcement, Front Page, Interim Management Services, Interim Manager, Jocilyn Martinez, Local Government Consulting, Lynne Ladner, Part Time Executives, Rob Duncan, Steve Spina, Transition Teams

Delray Beach Selects Think Tank Participant as New City Manager

The Delray Beach City Commission has named Terrence Moore as the next City Manager on Tuesday. Terrace has been an active participants...

Announcement, Think Tank

Wake County Hires Think Tank Participant

Ashley Jacobs will be the new Chief Information and Innovation Officer for Wake County, North Carolina. Ashley has two decades of county...

Announcement, Think Tank

Steven Spina, Ph.D. joins Imagine That Performance as Senior Consultant

Steve brings over 20 years of City Manager knowledge and experience to our growing team of consultants. We encourage you to learn...

Announcement, FCCMA, Florida, Front Page, Interim Management Services, Interim Manager, Local Government Consulting, Part Time Executives, Steve Spina

Jocilyn Martinez, Ph.D. joins Imagine That Performance as Senior Consultant

Jocilyn brings knowledge and experience to our growing team of consultants. We encourage you to learn more about Jocilyn Martinez,...

Announcement, FCCMA, Florida, Front Page, Jocilyn Martinez, Local Government Consulting, Part Time Executives, Steve Spina

Imagine That Performance Welcomes Senior Consultants Steven Spina and Jocilyn Martinez

Dr. Spina and Dr. Martinez add broad knowledge and experience to growing team

Announcement

Top 3 Shows Binged During the Pandemic – Happy Hour Theme

One of the most well attended Virtual Happy Hours last year had an interesting theme – Lee Feldman’s Top 5 Movie Challenge....

Happy Hour

March Events

Exclusive City Manager and County Administrator Events March events kick off with a Pacific Coast time West Coast Happy Hour. The...

Announcement, Event, Happy Hour, Peer Group, Virtual Community Building

Charlotte County’s 45th Anniversary as Commission-Manager

On February 23, 2020, Rob Duncan, Managing Director of Imagine That Performance, presented the ICMA Recognition Award on behalf of FCCMA...

Rob Duncan

The Tail Can Wag the Dog

Simon Sinek speaks a great deal about change. In this empowering video, he explains how we all are empowered to make change, even if...

Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture

City Manager and County Administrator Discussion Forums

City Manager and County Administrator Forums

Start a discussion, ask questions & share ideas. Do you have a question you would like insight on other County Administrators...

February Events

There are 6 City Manager and County Administrator Events already scheduled for February. The first event is the recently announced West...

Announcement, Event, Happy Hour, Peer Group, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

Joyce Shanahan Leadership Trailblazer Award Finalist

Joyce Shanahan a Top 10 Finalist for Leadership Trailblazer Award

While a little late with this acknowledgement, Imagine That Performance would like to congratulate City Manager Joyce Shanahan for...

Announcement, Character, FCCMA, Florida, Leadership, Recognition Awards, Think Tank

Announcement: West Coast Happy Hour

Beginning on Friday, February 5th, we will begin hosting a Virtual Happy Hour the FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH convenient to City Managers...

Announcement, Event, Happy Hour, Peer Group, Virtual Community Building

Executive Skill Development: Asking Great Questions

Many executives are constantly looking for new ways to unlock more value. Being able to truly ask great questions could be the most...

Continuous Improvement, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Problem Solving, Rob Duncan

Who is Participating? City & County Manager Think Tanks

Creating diversity in each Think Tank is a priority while forming the groups. This dashboard is a quick snapshot that will be updated...

Culture, Lynne Ladner, Michelle Berger, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building