Local governments need creative and dynamic leaders who are prepared to break through the “we’ve always done it this way” mindset to help communities thrive. Transformative leaders build resilient organizations that are unafraid to try new things, reform and improve business processes, and encourage empathy throughout the organization. The new Transformative Local Government Leaders program … Continued
Local governments need creative and dynamic leaders who are prepared to break through the “we’ve always done it this way” mindset to help communities thrive. Transformative leaders build resilient organizations that are unafraid to try new things, reform and improve business processes, and encourage empathy throughout the organization. The new Transformative Local Government Utility Leaders … Continued
Join us in January 2022 as we start a 6-week guided course for newly elected officials! Our first cohort offering for elected officials! This cohort will take place over six weeks, with two live one-hour sessions (January 21st and February 11th) while the other weeks you will be provided prerecorded lessons and ELGL’s membership platform … Continued
Join us in February 2022 as we start a 5-week guided course for artists on how to work in partnership with local government staff to create arts-based, community development projects. Over the past decade there has been a surge of project work looking to bring in the dynamic partnerships that are needed to create impactful … Continued
How we can partner with artists and culture-bearers to increase the power of municipal engagement processes? Many have not lived through a time in history when engaging the community in critical conversations has been both so hard – and so needed – all at the same time. But if there is a silver lining to … Continued
This course is based more in holding space for creative practice and reflection than in the conventional teaching structure we usually see for professional development. So if you are ready for an opportunity that is structured itself creatively out of the box, this is for you! Designed to be a creative community studio for guided … Continued
The traditional budgeting process is not up to the task of addressing concerns related to public safety reform. GFOA has developed seven new budgeting “rules” that are better suited to this challenge. In this cohort, learn the new rules of police budgeting and how you can use them to address police reform concerns and achieve … Continued
Check out this new opportunity to convene with ELGL members about a specific topic. We’re calling them ELGL Roundtables and these are member-led opportunities to connect with other members working on similar topics. ELGL Roundtables are three month immersive learning experiences focused on a specific local government emerging topic. Roundtables offer a collective learning environment … Continued
What is a podcast, and why is podcasting such a powerful vehicle for storytelling? In this cohort, you’ll find out! In just six weeks you’ll learn how to develop and publish your brand new podcast. In six training sessions, seasoned podcasting pros will take you from identifying topics, producing a script, and promoting your podcast … Continued
Missed Creative Placemaking this spring? You’re in luck! We’re re-running this fav beginning in August. After getting a broad overview of the field and how projects come together, join this six-week weekly gathering focused on cohort building and project scoping. Come learn first-hand how these projects come together and how you can create a strong … Continued
