Category: Professional Facilitation

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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

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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

The Power of Empathy: Three Reasons it is Considered a Key Leadership Attribute

In the dynamic landscape of leadership, one quality stands out as indispensable: empathy. Often regarded as a soft skill, empathy holds...

Conflict, Culture, Employee Wellness, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Michelle Berger, Organizational Culture, Retention

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

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

Prioritizing Mindfulness and Mental Health

The Path to Effective Leadership In the fast-paced realm of local government leadership, success is often measured by bottom lines...

Front Page, Leadership, Michelle Berger, Peer Group, 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

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

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

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

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

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

OPEN HOUSE – City and County Manager Think Tanks

You’ve heard about the City and County Manager Think Tank and want to learn more without any pressure of being sold. You want to...

Event, Think Tank

Key Takeaways – COVID-19 Burnout Panel

Once again, a great deal of thanks to the County Administrators and City Managers that participated in the COVID-19 Burnout Panel Discussion...

City and County Cooperation, Council Manager Relations, COVID-19, Crisis Management, Economic Development, Employee Wellness, Equity, Future Service Delivery, Leadership, Organizational Culture, Problem Solving, Social Injustice, Think Tank

Introducing Virtual City Manager Think Tanks

Become part of a powerful community of City Managers and County Administrators that share insights on present-day challenges and support...

Announcement, Leadership, Peer Group, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building