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Podcast: Planning, Transportation & Economic Mobility in Memphis & South Bend

John Zeanah Director of Planning and Development City of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee LinkedIn Denise Linn Riedl Chief Innovation Officer City of South Bend, Indiana LinkedIn | Twitter Connecting people and jobs. John Zeanah, the Director of Planning and Development for the City of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, joined the podcast to talk about...

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...

How I Almost Left Local Government

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget Manager the City of Brighton, CO. Connect with her on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: The Rejected King What I’m Watching: Only Murders in the Building and Explained What I’m Listening to: Whatever rolls up next on my “All Songs” list-So basically a mix of the 90s, 00’s, and K-Pop For those...

A Big Job

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager for Recovery for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. What I’m Listening To: Sir Rosevelt, Zac Brown’s side project, which sounds like country meets EDM What I’m Watching: Ted Lasso and Only Murders In The Building (a trio of Steve...

Podcast: Recruiting Diverse & Talented Workforces in Georgia and Southern California

Greg Wilson Unit Manager, Workforce Development & Economic Analysis University of Georgia LinkedIn | Bio Charles Goldman Senior Economist RAND Corporation LinkedIn | Bio Attracting talent. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about two different partnerships to measure local government workforce needs and the methods for recruiting talented staff. Greg Wilson, Unit Manager at the University...

Podcast: Equity and Data in Climate Action Planning in Fort Collins, CO and Norfolk, VA

John Phelan Energy Services Manager City of Fort Collins, Colorado LinkedIn Molly Saylor Senior Sustainability Specialist City of Fort Collins, Colorado LinkedIn Pete Buryk Chief of Staff City of Norfolk, Virginia LinkedIn Lori Crouch Director of Communications City of Norfolk, Virginia LinkedIn Putting people in the process. Four guests from the City of Fort Collins,...

Silly Season, What Candidates Promise, and What Staff Can Deliver

Today's Buzz is by Meredith Trimble, Content Manager, Editorial, with Tyler Technologies, Inc., and former Acting Chair, Farmington, CT Town Council (Twitter, LinkedIn) What I'm reading: The Salt Path, by Raynor Winn What I'm watching: All the Halloween things! Especially the Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship and Halloween Wars What I'm listening to: NPR's Fresh...

The New Rules of Recruiting

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jenny Kosek. Connect with her on Twitter or LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: Cursed: An Anthology of Dark Fairy Tales What I’m Watching: Evil What I’m Listening to: The Pierces, Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge _____________________ The rules of recruiting have changed. As many organizations are aware, hiring was tough...

Podcast: Pandemic and Beyond, Engaging a Larger, More Diverse Population with Graham Stone

Graham Stone Vice President of Government Relations Public Input LinkedIn | Twitter A year to try new things. Graham Stone, the Vice President of Government Relations at Public Input, joined the podcast to talk about citizen engagement. He shared how to simultaneously handle virtual and in-person engagement. Graham discussed the impact of COVID-19 on citizen...

Purpose-Driven Strategic Plans: How the “Great Resignation” is an Opportunity for Local Government to Create Purpose for Employees

Today’s Buzz is by Greg Stopka (Twitter and LinkedIn) What I’m watching: The Good Place on Netflix What I am listening to: Roundtrip music in the car What I’m doing: Vacationing in Northern MI The “Great Resignation” has led to discussions amongst local government leaders about why workers are leaving and how to keep them....

Podcast: Implementing a COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate with Craig Talsma, Hoffman Estates Park District, IL

Craig Talsma Executive Director Hoffman Estates Park District LinkedIn | Contact Challenges and lessons learned. Craig Talsma, the Executive Director of the Hoffman Estates Park District in Illinois, joined the podcast to talk about how his organization implemented a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He shared how he engaged staff and legal resources to design a policy...

About the Application

Applications for the January - June 2022 cohort will be accepted through the end of the day, January 10, 2022. Apply now The brief application is an opportunity for us to ensure that the program fits your expectations and needs. Applications are accepted using Claremont Graduate University's portal and there is no cost to apply....

A Communications Wake-up Call

We have to educate our leaders (both elected and staff) that social media is "borrowed" and "leased" space. We need to own a piece of the digital space and diversify our communications toolbox.

Keep Your Wheels Rolling: #ELGL21 Inspiration

Today's Morning Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. Connect with me on Twitter and LinkedIn! What I'm reading: Fires, Floods, and Taxicabs by Jeffrey Roth What I'm watching: Nailed It on Netflix - absolutely hilarious What I'm listening to: That sweet, sweet #ELGL Spotify playlist I...

Podcast: Monuments & Racial Justice in Newark, NJ

Fayemi Shakur Arts and Cultural Director City of Newark, New Jersey LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio David Andersson Consultant, Arts Team Bloomberg Associates LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio Tracey Knuckles Practice Lead, Arts & Culture Bloomberg Associates Bio | LinkedIn Public memory and public art. Three guests joined the podcast to talk about the process...

New Dates Announced for the Drucker + ELGL Public Sector Leadership Certificate Program

The second cohort of the Drucker + ELGL Public Sector Leadership Certificate Program is now accepting applications for the January - June 2022 session. Join us for a free informational session on November 8 or November 11. The Public Sector Leadership certificate program consists of seven, three-week modules hosted on Claremont Graduate University’s Learning Management...

Innovation Belongs to All of Us

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Rafael Baptista. Connect with Rafael on LinkedIn. There is a misconception in local government that people who have innovation in their job title are the owners of innovation in their organization. You might think that since my department is called Strategy & Innovation, that innovation within our local government is our...

Rupture the Stereotype: How to Build a Workplace Culture for the Future

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica Hoffman. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn. Rupture the Stereotype: How to Build a Workplace Culture for the Future If you have ever read any of my previous articles, you know that I am passionate about keeping quality talent in local government. I think it’s imperative that continue to attract...

Podcast: Everything You Need to Know about ARPA with Emily Brock & Mehreen Haroon, GFOA

Emily Brock Director of Federal Liaison Center GFOA LinkedIn | Bio Mehreen Haroon Federal Policy Associate GFOA LinkedIn | Bio All your ARPA questions answered. Emily Brock, Director of Federal Liasion Center at Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), and Mehreen Haroon, Federal Policy Associate at GFOA, joined the podcast to discuss the State and Local Fiscal...

The #LocalGov Guide to Perfect Pairings

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Maggie Jones – connect on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m Listening to: Glass Animals What I’m Watching: Sessions I missed from #ELGL21! What I’m Reading: The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle *** Life in #localgov can be trying some days and picking the proper beverage to...