This is a reader response to the ELGL Workforce Development Toolbox item “Workplace Confessionals,” where members share their stories so we can learn from each other’s mistakes and poor judgement to build more cohesive and inclusive workplaces. Learn more about this series here. By: Anonymous Being a woman in this profession doesn’t typically faze me. … Continued
Data Download: Measures to Meaning is a five part series by Kirsten Wyatt and Stacy Schweikhart about the recently released data on the numbers of women in local government management, as collected and distributed by ICMA. Part I: The Data Download Part II: Finding Meaning in the Measures Part III: Insights and Ideas Challenge Part … Continued
Data Download: Measures to Meaning is a five part series by Kirsten Wyatt and Stacy Schweikhart about the recently released data on the numbers of women in local government management, as collected and distributed by ICMA. Part I: The Data Download Part II: Finding Meaning in the Measures Part III: Insights and Ideas Challenge Part IV: … Continued
ELGL is seeking contributions from you…yeah, YOU! We want to hear about your experiences, ideas, and unique perspectives. We get your content, you get published on a prestigious, Nobel Prize for Literature Award-winning blog…well, not that last part, but you do get to tell your mom you’re famous. Check out our monthly topics and sign-up for a week to … Continued
We’re celebrating Mother’s Day by recognizing a few of the incredible women who have contributed to ELGL. Local Gov Administering & Mothering by Charlotte Colley I knew I would come back to work. I didn’t want to stay home. Not because I didn’t love my baby but because I really like my local government career. … Continued
Props to the Portland City Club for posting video from their Friday Forum: Atop the Glass Ceiling – Women in Leadership. Around the 20 minute mark, Marissa Madrigal drops an “ELGL #13Percent” reference. Meet three Portland women who have made it to the top and are in charge, against the odds. Hear their journeys as they … Continued
In the last of a five-part series, Christian Williams, City of Goodyear, AZ, opens up about his experience with race. Disclaimer: Race is controversial topic with many diverging opinions. Knowing that, I feel obliged to start with this disclaimer. The opinions, in this column, are mine and mine alone. My opinions do not reflect those of my … Continued
ELGL is grateful to be included in the ICMA conference call about advancing women and minorities within local government. ICMA students chapters from around the nation are participating. The panel discussion includes: Pat Martel, City Manager of Daly City, CA and ICMA President Dawn Ashbacher, Town Manager of Sykesville, MD Joe McRae, Director of Parks … Continued
In this multi-part blog series, Julie Underwood interviews the women who were the first female managers in cities across the country: First blog post here Second post here Third post here Fourth post here Fifth post here Keep advisors close, ask questions, set boundaries So you have the job, now what? Here’s advice for after you’ve taken … Continued
Seek Challenges and Shape Your Network Advice and Inspiration from a Four Local Government Powerhouse Ladies By: Amy Jauron, LinkedIn, City of Corvallis, OR City Manager’s Office The City of Corvallis, OR has a population of more than 57,000 residents. The City has nine departments and five of the department heads are women. Not your typical breakdown of local government … Continued
