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Elevating Organizational Culture in Local Government

A Path to Wellbeing and Productivity

Culture powers your organization. In local government, a healthy culture:

Engages employees / reduces turnover
Drives performance
Accelerates mission success

We partner with you to refine your organizational culture, bringing your strategic vision to life.

Read our latest article: The Power of Organizational Culture

Solutions to Enhance Local Government Organizational Culture

Whether you aim to define your culture, engage employees in practicing core values, or address the impacts of a toxic culture, we offer solutions to connect culture to organizational success. Our culture transformation services equip leaders with the strategies, infrastructure, and accountability needed to drive meaningful change. We help local government leaders create a thriving workplace, ensuring your culture supports your strategic goals and enhances overall performance.

Workshops & Retreat Programs

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Leadership Team Workshop

Executive Staff

An intensive program customized for Local Government Executive Teams. Workshop uses real world exercises for leadership teams that will:

Accelerate Trust
Enhance Communication
Constructive Conflict Resolution
Strategic Alignment

Executive Team Workshop

The Isolated City Manager or County Administrator

Culture By Design

Executive & Non-executive Staff

A transformative program to enhance local government organizational culture. A custom tailored program, the workshop will:

Boost Employee Engagement
Foster Inclusive Participation
Develop Actionable Insights
Align Culture with Strategic Goals

Organizational Culture Program

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VisionSync Summit

Elected Officials & Executive Staff

An alternative to traditional strategic planning. Align personal missions of elected officials with community and organizational goals. This program will:

Clarify Mission & Values
Foster Connections
Enhance Public Trust
Increase Accountability

Strategic Planning Alternative

Leadership Training

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Establishing Effective Feedback Loops

Learn techniques to create and maintain effective feedback loops, ensuring clear communication and fostering an environment of ongoing enhancement.

The Isolated City Manager or County Administrator

Navigating Ambiguity and Conflict in Local Government

Identify and manage toxic behaviors while maintaining effectiveness in uncertain situations.

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When Less is More

Explore the power of simplicity in leadership and decision-making, teaching leaders to streamline processes and focus on what truly matters.

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Getting Past Symptoms to Understand the Root Cause

Focus on problem-solving techniques that help leaders identify and address the root causes of issues rather than just treating symptoms.

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Creating an Environment for Constructive Conflict Resolution

Learn to create a psychologically and physically safe work environment that promotes employee well-being and productivity.

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Communicate Like a Local Government Executive

Enhance communication skills tailored for local government leaders, covering listening, questioning, presentations, and financial discussions.

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The Power of Organizational Culture

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Elevating Organizational Culture: From Rules to Standards

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In an era where leadership and teamwork are pivotal to organizational success, the City of Heath’s leadership team, under the stewardship of City Manager Aretha Adams, embarked on a transformative journey in late 2023. The Leadership Team Development story culminated with a distinctive leadership retreat. This turning point significantly enhanced the team’s cohesion, trust, and […]

Leadership Excellence in Local Government

A Guide for Senior Executives In the intricate dance of local government leadership, city managers, county administrators, and their executive teams stand at the critical nexus between visionary change and the steadfast values of public service. As architects of community destiny and custodians of public trust, they navigate a landscape where innovation intersects with tradition, […]

Our Leaders are Passionate about Improving Organizational Culture in Local Government

Michelle Lee Berger

Michelle Lee Berger Executive Coach and Senior Consultant Michelle is an accomplished organizational leader, executive coach, and operations manager with over two decades of experience. Her expert…

Rob Duncan

Rob Duncan Managing Director – Imagine That Performance Rob Duncan is an accomplished professional facilitator, organizational leader, and empathetic problem solver. He deeply understands the uniq…