This is the video from the #ELGLRoadTrip event held in Fort Lauderdale, FL the week of September 23, 2019. In a data-driven economy, providing value means being able to translate data rapidly into value-adding information. Presented in partnership with the Center for State & Local Government Excellence (SLGE)!
Today’s Buzz is by Samantha Roberts– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Watching: The I-Land What I’m Reading: Prepping for all things baby…magazines, apps, birthing class resources What I’m listening to: Queen of Country and of my heart: Miranda Lambert’s newly released “Wildcard” album The only thing constant in life is change. A truism to be … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three questions from ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week, Noor Shaikh, City of Dallas, Texas, Manager III – Capital, Office of Budget, writes how local government can do a better job of retaining employees. If you have been paying attention over the past few years you … Continued
Dawn Gustafson Executive Assistant, Cabarrus County, NC E-mail If you had to live in a different city, what city would you choose? Gunnison, Co Storytelling or innovation? Which is the most overused word in local government? Innovation. What year would the most important in your life? Why? 2011. The birth of my first son. (Complete … Continued
This is the slide deck from the #ELGLRoadTrip event held in Transylvania County, NC the week of September 23, 2019. More than half of Transylvania County is public land (rare for the Eastern part of the US) and we draw heavily on that public land for niche tourist businesses, but it also hinders our property … Continued
Shay Bauman, student at the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington, reflects on interning with Performa. This summer, I lived in Utah, did a fellowship out of Oregon, while my boss lived in Virginia, my organization was headquartered in Maryland, and the CEO lived in Australia. My experience was … Continued
By Sarah E. Moss, MPA LinkedIn and Twitter What I’m watching — The Country Music documentary by Ken Burns, an interesting lens for learning American history What I’m reading — Airplane magazines due to lots of fun work travel this month What I’m listening to — A City and County of Denver City Council meeting … Continued
This guest blog is brought to you by one of our finalists for the 2019 Meagle Award, The City of River Falls Wisconsin! The Meagle Award recognizes the best places to work in local government. Welcome aboard! Often, when a new employee is hired, they are given a quick walk through the office and briefly … Continued
Having Difficult Conversations In Your Organization and Beyond Thursday, November 14 12:30 pm – 2 pm ET / 9:30 am – 11:30 am PT Registration is FREE – Advance registration is required. Webinar Topics: What are difficult conversations with employees, citizens, and others? What techniques and skills can you develop to be more effective … Continued
This guest blog is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, the Assistant to the Town Manager in Hudson, Colorado. Read Matt’s writing about understanding privilege, understanding identity, and impressing in meetings. It’s a common discussion to consider ways to open ourselves to other cultures and appreciate the differences that exist among us. The social, economic, and personal … Continued
