ELGL is proud to feature the writing and thinking of longtime member Mark Funkhouser. Here’s his latest post, and you can also sign up for his newsletter here or connect with him via email. Here’s a harsh reality that will be hard for some who lead and manage in municipal government to stomach. Those staffers … Continued
This webinar originally aired April 29, 2021. With hope on the horizon for an end to the global pandemic, organizations throughout the world anxiously anticipate what the future of the workplace will ultimately look like and how they as employers will adapt to the post-pandemic “new normal.” After undergoing the largest ever experiment in remote … Continued
Image credit: Pixabay Article written by Jamielyn Rogers exclusively for elgl.org In light of the pandemic, remote work has certainly become the more convenient and safer option for companies worldwide. However, there are also environmental benefits to this setup — such as reduced greenhouse gases and fossil fuel consumption from not having to commute. That doesn’t mean, … Continued
ELGL is proud to be partnering with Circles to provide our members with free support. Our first two support groups begin next week. This opportunity is free and open to all ELGL members. Learn practical and emotional tools to ease your stress, gain relief, and get back a sense of control. Learn More & Sign … Continued
This webinar originally aired on April 27, 2021. What happens to the relationship between local government and residents when traditional tools of public access and engagement are off the table? Recognizing that no single platform or process can address every need, particularly in the unprecedented time of COVID-19, this webinar will explore strategies for fulfilling … Continued
This article was written by Rachel Witt, Executive Director of the South Grand Community Improvement District. Read all the articles in Rachel’s Lessons & Partnerships in Community & Economic Development series. Recently, I read an article that stated public engagement is pointless. I disagree! Public engagement is key to uniting communities and to building trust … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jennifer Casey, the Public Information Officer for the Town of Collierville, Tennessee. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m reading: The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence by Jessica Lahey What I’m watching: Couples Therapy What I’m listening to: 87.7 Drake … Continued
GovLove Chats is a new web series presented by ELGL and Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW). These funny, not-so-serious chats kick off this month with GCWW Executive Director Cathy B. Bailey who serves on the ELGL Board of Directors. The series will run throughout 2021. These light-hearted conversations are an opportunity to highlight local government leaders and … Continued
This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, local government professional in transition. This article was written for the Hard Conversations about Racial Equity Cohort. Read all of Matt’s other articles at the Social Justice –> Government homepage. I’ve spoken about my privilege before on ELGL. I wrote about it in my first post … Continued
This article was written by Dana Healy, Executive Director of NineNorth. Connect with Dana by email or LinkedIn. I was speaking to a client yesterday about increasing communications for his city. “It’s difficult,” he said, “My City Clerk is also the Head of Communications.” Oh dear. Once again, the City Clerk gets more responsibilities attached … Continued
