Tag: Think Tank

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

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

Tolerance of Toxicity in Local Government

The existence of toxic relationships is prevalent, and dare I say often deemed acceptable, within the Commissioner/Council – Administrator/Manager...

Character, Conflict, Culture, Employee Wellness, Executive Coaching, Front Page, Leadership, Michelle Berger, Peer Group, Think Tank, 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

A picture of Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes

ARPA Funds for County Employee Mental Health Services

There have been many conversations regarding optimal usage of funds coming from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Whether in County...

ARPA, Budget, Employee Wellness, Front Page, Think Tank

Wake County Hires Think Tank Participant

Ashley Jacobs will be the new Chief Information and Innovation Officer for Wake County, North Carolina. Ashley has two decades of county...

Announcement, Think Tank

Upcoming City Manager and County Administrator Events

February Events

There are 6 City Manager and County Administrator Events already scheduled for February. The first event is the recently announced West...

Announcement, Event, Happy Hour, Peer Group, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

Joyce Shanahan Leadership Trailblazer Award Finalist

Joyce Shanahan a Top 10 Finalist for Leadership Trailblazer Award

While a little late with this acknowledgement, Imagine That Performance would like to congratulate City Manager Joyce Shanahan for...

Announcement, Character, FCCMA, Florida, Leadership, Recognition Awards, 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

January 2021 – Events

Opportunities for City and County Managers We are kicking off the New Year with 5 City and County Manager Events already scheduled...

Announcement, Event, Happy Hour, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

Alan Rosen named Interim City Manager for Port Orange

On Tuesday November 10, 2020 at a special meeting, the City of Port Orange selected Alan Rosen to be the Interim City Manager. The transition...

FCCMA, Florida, Interim Manager, Leadership, Think Tank

ANNOUNCEMENT: Second Nationwide Think Tank

We know first-hand that running a local government means navigating a lot of uncertainty and doubt. This has never been more true than...

Announcement, Think Tank

Update: Virtual City/County Manager Think Tanks Underway

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Announcement, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

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

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

Meet the Panel – COVID-19 Burnout – City/County Manager Panel Discussion

Check out the Key Takeaways – COVID-19 Burnout Panel. This esteemed group of City Managers and County Administrators have agreed...

Announcement, COVID-19, Peer Group, Think Tank, Virtual Community Building

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