In this two-part series, Jay Dawkins, co-founder at PublicInput.com, takes a practical, local government-focused look at the design and development process for organizational innovation. In Part 1, we covered the emergence of design sprints as a way to rapidly test ideas for solving organizational challenges. When it comes to big problems, it’s often a superior … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is an exciting opportunity from ELGL member Josephine Gatti Schafer! She’s asking ELGL members to evaluate some new research on community engagement. Learn more from Josephine below, and please take this quick survey – as a thank you, you’ll get access to a helpful one-page evidence synthesis on academic research on engagement and local … 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 … Continued
The Buzz with Kirsten Wyatt What I Am Reading: Maisie Dobbs’ Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear What I Am Watching: Homeland What I Am Listening To: New Freezer What I Am Re-Watching: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel I’m an awards show junkie. I love them and my family has slowly come to accept this, to … Continued
Know before you go… Meet other #ELGL18 attendees before you head to Golden, Colorado. Continue the conversation in the #ELGL18 Facebook Group. Emily Edmonds Connect: LinkedIn & Twitter My favorite adventure in life was…. backpacking around with my daughter in Europe after we saved our change for years in the Paris jar. The most important … 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. The Shape of Water It doesn’t matter where you live or work, every municipality is hiding the same thing: miles and miles of water and sewer … Continued
The Buzz with Kent Wyatt What I Am Reading: When by Daniel Pink What I Am Watching: Icarus What I Am Listening To: Same Song by Digital Underground What I Am Re-Watching: Eddie Vedder at the Oscar’s When Kirsten and lived in Richmond, Virginia, I coached a youth basketball team; therefore, I am pretty much a coaching … Continued
ELGL’s partnership with GFOA allows us to send an ELGL team to the GFOA annual conference – this year in St. Louis, MO on May 6-9. We have four free conference attendance spots to fill. This does not include travel or hotel, just the conference fee (valued at $500). If you’re an ELGL member and … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This free e-book is offered to ELGL members by ELGL partner Bang the Table. With a focus on smart cities and increasing urbanization, Dr. Shauna Brail provides insight into the use of community engagement that promotes a more inclusive and effective means of city-building. Several case studies from across the globe reflect how “social … Continued
We started with more than 100 nominees for the best public library, and after several rounds of voting, Williamsburg, VA faced off against Pueblo, Colorado for the 2018 Leslie B. Knope Award. 2018 Leslie B. Knope Award Winner Pueblo City-County Library In the Headlines Pueblo library district named best in nation Pueblo library district wins award for best in … Continued
