Tag: 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

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

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

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

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

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...

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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

Is Saying “Just Get It Done” Poor Leadership?

Results are a finite measuring stick. Having a “Get it Done” mindset can help drive task completion and produce results....

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

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Temple Terrace’s 65th Anniversary as Council-Manager

On December 15, 2020, Rob Duncan, Managing Director of Imagine That Performance, presented the ICMA Recognition Award on behalf of FCCMA...

FCCMA, Florida, Recognition Awards, Rob Duncan

Press Release: Virtual Think Tanks for City Managers and County Administrators

Imagine That Performance Announces Virtual Think Tanks for City Managers and County Administrators

Announcement, Peer Group, Rob Duncan, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

Alarming Report: City Fiscal Conditions 2020

“Nearly 90 percent of cities will be less able in FY 2021 than in FY 2020 to meet the fiscal needs of their communities.”NLC...

Budget, Finance, Future Service Delivery, Infrastructure, Proactive Management, Problem Solving, Rob Duncan

Do you need a Performance Contract?

If you are a local government that is already considering it, you probably will benefit from performance contracting. If you don’t...

Budget, Finance, Florida, Infrastructure, Local Government Consulting, Owners Representative, Procurement, Rob Duncan, Vendor Management