Tag: Leadership Team Development

The Innovation Drought: How Local Government Leaders Can Transform Resistance into Opportunity

Key Takeaways Understand how outdated cultures resist innovation in local government. Discover strategies for leaders to foster...

Continuous Improvement, Culture, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Rob Duncan, Think Tank, Think Tank Insights

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

The Relationship Between Job Satisfaction, Performance, and Employee Engagement

Public Service Enhancement: The Relationship Between Job Satisfaction, Performance, and Employee Engagement In an era where building...

Culture, Employee Engagement, Employee Wellness, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Organizational Culture, Rob Duncan

The Power of Organizational Culture

The Power of Organizational Culture In today’s dynamic work environment, the role of organizational culture in driving employee...

Continuous Improvement, Culture, Employee Engagement, Employee Wellness, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Leadership Training, Organizational Culture, Professional Facilitation, 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

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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

The Transformative Impact of Positive Intent in the Workplace

An Important Addition to the Toolbox Used for Developing Empathy In our diverse and multifaceted work settings, it’s common...

Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Leadership Team Development, Michelle Berger

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

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