Category: Think Tank Insights

Step into the collective wisdom of City Managers and County Administrators. Think Tank Insights are actionable leadership strategies, tools for self-awareness, and reflections to elevate your professional journey — all inspired by real challenges and solutions from leaders like you.

Who Do You Allow to Waste Your Time?

Key Insights: How to identify patterns of wasted time. Strategies to set boundaries and align time with strategic goals. The...

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

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

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

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

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