A team of first year MPA students at the University of North Carolina are partnering with ELGL to conduct original research on North Carolina local governments and paid family leave. In this series of blog posts, we meet the research team and hear their perspectives on this project and topic. Emily Langston LinkedIn What’s the … Continued
A team of first year MPA students at the University of North Carolina are partnering with ELGL to conduct original research on North Carolina local governments and paid family leave. In this series of blog posts, we meet the research team and hear their perspectives on this project and topic. Nathalie Santos LinkedIn What are … Continued
Phoenix Supper Club Friday, April 20 at 5:00 p.m. Location: Camp Social – Phoenix, Arizona RSVP by April 13 Networking. Drinks. Giveaways. ELGL in Arizona Best Practices: Scottsdale, AZ Communications A Taste of #ELGL18 with Cassie Johnson, City of Scottsdale Mixin’ it Up with Pam Weir, City of Sierra Vista, AZ I Have to Ask You: … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week Madison Thesing, City of Lake Oswego, OR, tackles whether local government is doing enough to develop the future workforce. Is local government a welcoming environment for young professionals? Where do we succeed? Areas for improvement? I … Continued
Nominate your local government water project to share your success stories with local leaders around the world! ELGL is passionate about the free and open exchange of ideas where local governments can learn from one another to be most successful. When local leaders share their success stories, everybody wins. This is especially true on expensive … Continued
Data collection is underway for the Diversity Dashboard project! Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) and Assistant Chief Administrative Officers (ACAOs) across the country are completing the self reported online survey about their gender, race, age, veterans status, and residency. This data is being compiled and we’ll release the first round soon on a slick OpenGov portal … Continued
We’ve had considerable interest in our #ELGLInspire programs and are hosting an informational call on Friday, April 6 at 11:00 a.m. for any interested organizations that would like to cohost an #ELGLInspire program during the 2018-19 school year. When: Friday, April 6 Time: 11:00 a.m. PDT (Call will be recorded and shared) Call in: 919-588-2052 … Continued
#ELGL18 takes place May 16, 17, and 18 in Golden, Colorado. In the coming days, we’ll announce each of the speakers and sessions. You can register for #ELGL18 here. #ELGL18: Continuing the #13Percent Conversation In 2015, ELGL leaders grabbed a megaphone and began speaking often (and loudly) about the disappointing lack of growth of female City Managers … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Morning Buzz by Kirsten Wyatt What I’m Reading: Startup by Doree Shafrir What I’m Listening To: Pure Focus Playlist on I-Tunes What I’m Watching: The Americans, Season 6 TL;DR – Office skills, cleaning up after yourself, and common sense are critical skills in any local government workplace. Don’t become too self important to pay attention … Continued
In this series, we highlight the inaugural group of nine cities to achieve What Works Cities Certification and the five cities selected for the Certification Honor Roll. As part of being awarded the certificatio, each city received an ELGL all-in membership. What Works Cities Certification recognizes and celebrates local governments that are leading the nation in the use of data … Continued
