Previously Josh & Ethan’s Excellent #13Percent Adventure Josh & Ethan’s Excellent #13Percent Adventure #2 Josh & Ethan’s Excellent #13Percent Adventure #3 Josh & Ethan’s Excellent #13Percent Adventure #4 Josh & Ethan’s Excellent #13Percent Adventure #5 Chris Gregoire: Tale of Two Terms Blog Post #3: Calls in the Middle of the Night “Earlier this year, I … Continued
By Ben Kittelson – Twitter We’ve all heard one of those presentations. There are usually a lot of laughs from the crowd as the speaker describes how different generations behave in the workplace. And they rightfully argue that this creates challenges for managers, and then to make their point the speaker trots out every generational stereotype. More … Continued
Kim Newcomer, Slate Communications, highlights the debate on whether to outsource your communications department. She has experience on both sides from her time at the City of Fort Collins, CO and from her current position at Slate Communications. ASAP Doesn’t Always Mean Now I wrote this column two hours ago. I’m serious. I’m a procrastinator; it’s … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My sister is one of the best people I know – kind, sincere, and dedicated to her career in service to “oldies” (her word, not mine). After receiving a Masters in Gerontology, she now works as a social worker for aging populations. It’s especially awesome having a sister dedicated to elder care given that the … Continued
Previously Josh & Ethan’s Excellent #13Percent Adventure Josh & Ethan’s Excellent #13Percent Adventure #2 Josh & Ethan’s Excellent #13Percent Adventure #3 Josh & Ethan’s Excellent #13Percent Adventure #4 Josh & Ethan’s Excellent #13Percent Adventure #5 Barbara Roberts: Up the Capitol Steps Blog Post #3: I am woman, hear me roar Thousands of Oregon children are now … Continued
Hello again from the VOLSTA Media Network, Wow, what a great year it has been working with ELGL on the first season of Civic Leaders. As the show continues to evolve, we’ve now come as far as putting everything from the series into print and eBook from—further solidifying its impact and meaning and giving an … Continued
Kent Wyatt, ELGL co-founder, writes a running blog on everything from My Little Pony to government fund balance. October 31 Transaction Wire City Hall Goes Crazy for Halloween Belgrade clerks claim gender discrimination in suit against city Council should be more transparent in making this hire South Portland city councilor’s use of private email scrutinized … Continued
It’s a common occurrence these days — you’re at a conference, sipping coffee during the opening keynote, and you glance around the room. Fully two-thirds of the attendees are on their mobile devices, furiously tapping and swiping as the keynote speaker works through his or her material. Seems rude, right? I’m here to tell you … Continued
As part of the grueling ELGL initiation process, new members are asked to complete the our version of the Wonderlic test. It’s an open book test and participants aren’t faced with the challenge of using a dull number 2 pencil to fill in tiny circles. Bob Bell (LinkedIn) is the Management/HR Consultant & Portland Area Manager for the Municipal … Continued
Hayley Lewis is the head of communications and engagement for the London Borough of Croydon. Connect with her on Twitter & LinkedIn. UK local government communications is amongst the best in the world. Indeed, I’m incredibly proud to work in local government and proud to be in such a major position of responsibility as head of communications … Continued
