The Innovation Cohort read Hana Schank’s “Getting the Work Done: What Government Innovation Really Looks Like” as part of their cohort learning. Today’s reflection post is by the City of El Campo, TX’s Courtney Sladek and Jai McBride. Government innovation involves overcoming old structures and modes of thinking and embracing new technologies and ideas. The … Continued
Join ELGL, City of Scottsdale, AZ and Zencity for a webinar titled: Revamping Local Government Workflows with Data-Driven Communication This webinar is free but requires an RSVP here. Thursday, October 3, 2019 10:30 a.m. PT/1:30 p.m. ET
Promoting Trust In A Divisive World Thursday, October 10 2 pm – 3:30 pm ET / 11 am – 12:30 am PT Registration is FREE – Advance registration is required. Webinar Topics: What are the keys to promoting trust in local government? How have local government built and rebuilt trust? What are useful approaches … Continued
#ELGLInspire is coming to UT Austin on October 2, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! Zarin Ahmed Legislative Intern, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs LinkedIn What was the very first paying job you held (that you paid taxes on)? … Continued
Holly McPhail Chief strategist and Creator at Windwood Communications, LLC LinkedIn | Twitter If you had to live in a different city, what city would you choose? I am a North Florida girl, through and through, but if forced to choose, I am definitely thinking somewhere in Colorado. I immediately think of Boulder but also … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Allie Camp (LinkedIn) Read her other ELGL posts here and here. The City of Eugene is focusing on developing a culture where employees feel supported and bring their whole selves to work mentally, physically, and emotionally. We can all agree developing these skills requires practice. And when work as a management analyst … Continued
#ELGLInspire is coming to UT Austin on October 2, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them before and after the event! Robert Isbell Fire, Round Rock Texas E-mail What was the very first paying job you held (that you paid taxes on)? Firefighter – 1982….. What was … Continued
#ELGLInspire is coming to UT Austin on October 2, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Martie Simpson Executive Director, Government Finance Officers Association of Texas What was the very first paying job you held (that you paid taxes … Continued
#ELGLInspire is coming to UT Austin on October 2, 2019! Learn more about our event speakers in these brief profiles, and connect with them on social media before and after the event! Samantha Armbruster Neighborhood Engagement Manager, City of San Marcos Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram What was the very first paying job you held … Continued
Zencity has developed a new comic strip series to share perspectives with the local government community. Check it out, and share your ideas for future comics with us in the comments! For the average Jane and Joe living in a city, their daily commute can feel a bit like an obstacle course. For a local … Continued
