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Applications Open for 2022 Bloomberg Center Innovation Training

Sharing this post from our friends at the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation: City leaders – apply now for an exciting, no-cost training opportunity! Applications are open for the 2022 Innovation Training, presented by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies and in partnership with the Centre … Continued

Webinar Rewind: The Urgency of Accounts Payable Automation

This webinar originally aired on November 3rd, 2021.  When it comes to digital transformation, government leaders are looking inward to improve existing processes and reduce the risk of fraudulent activity by removing the requirement of storing vendor banking information. To operate with limited budgets and improve efficiencies, the public sector can improve internal operations, … Continued

Let’s Talk Black History

This article is part of our Black History Month (and beyond) content series and was submitted by Margaret Gunther. Margaret is a Volunteer Program Manager for the City of Tualatin, Oregon. She can be reached at mgunther@tualatin.gov, or 503.691.3070. See all posts in this series and more Equity & Justice resources. “Not everything we face … Continued

Is Attire Always Going to be Weird?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by civic dreamer and doer Sarah Moss, MPA, who has worked in local, state, and federal government. She is a strategist based in Denver who helps clients solve policy and political puzzles across the United States. Connect on LinkedIn and Twitter and read her past ELGL posts. What I’m Reading: Big … Continued

Building Multiracial Cities: Tell us about your Racial Equity efforts!

In January 2022, ELGL in partnership with Racy Conversations will launch a cohort for local government leaders focused on building multiracial cities. If you are interested in this cohort or have any general insights to share regarding your organization’s Racial Equity efforts, please take this survey below. Please note* This is not an application for … Continued

Living When Things Suck

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Lacey Dykgraaf, Community Engagement Manager for the City of Newberg. Connect with Lacey on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m Reading: The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. (But I also just finished the There Will Come a Darkness trilogy by Katy Rose Pool and I’m telling everyone about it because … Continued

Webinar Rewind: Will Virtual Court Hearings Stay Post-Pandemic?

This webinar originally aired on October 21, 2021. Increasing access to the justice system for all community members means integrating justice partners and bringing court services to the convenience of peoples’ homes. Online dispute resolution helps individuals reach family or small claims case resolution from their own homes, outside of court hours. Virtual courts provide … Continued

Self-Awareness First

This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Arvada, CO. Read all of Matt’s other articles at the Social Justice –> Government homepage. One of the courses I recently completed is “Intercultural Communication”. What I found was that though there was some good information about … Continued

Webinar Rewind: Retaining Talent in the New World of Work

   Originally aired October 20, 2021. The effectiveness of local government depends on a talented, committed and experienced workforce. The competition for this talent has intensified, in part due to coronavirus-driven workplace changes. COVID-19 has caused employees across the nation to reconsider their job and career choices. One result is the “great resignation.” Job … Continued

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