Key Takeaways for local government's data and software:Be intentional during idea stage with disciplined winnowing.The difference between a platform and a tool - and what will best serve your needs.Sunk cost fallacy and resisting the urge to double down.Featured Guest:Raman Shaw – Owner, Raman Shah Data ScienceConnect with Raman on LinkedIn Voices in Local Government Podcast HostsJoe Supervielle and Angelica WedellResourcesLearn more from Raman in his three-part blog series, Software Trouble.ICMA Annual Conference, October 25-29 in Tampa. Â
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Leaders, Let’s Talk: Why Mental Health Is a Retention Issue
Key Takeaways for Retention and Workplace Wellness:How mental health impacts employee engagement, retention, and workplace culturePractical leadership strategies to create a mentally healthy environmentWhat leaders, managers, and peers can do to support each otherHow local governments can address burnout—and prevent it from driving people away Featured Guest:Adrienne Wise – CEO of Wise Choice Counseling and Consulting Services; trauma-informed care consultant, emotional wellness expert, and global public speaker Voices in Local Government Podcast Hosts:Joe Supervielle and Angelica WedellResources:Mental health services from ICMA affinity partner, Cope Notes.ICMA Annual Conference, October 25-29 in Tampa. With sessions on mental health in the workplace and more. Registration opens June 25.Voices in Local Government: Mental Health Ask Me Anything with Johnny Crowder
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Financial Resilience in Local Government
Key Takeaways for Financial Resilience and Success: Proven strategies to improve financial resilience in your municipality How city managers and finance directors can best collaborate and work together Tools for long-range planning and adapting to new fiscal challenges Real examples of budget solutions that reflect community priorities Featured Speakers: Justin Marlowe – co-host of Public Money Pod, research professor at the University of Chicago, director of the Center for Municipal Finance Liz Farmer – co-host of Public Money Pod, award-winning journalist, and fiscal policy writer Dave Schmiedicke – finance director, City of Madison, WI; Former Wisconsin state budget director Will Jones – city administrator, Mequon, WI; president, Wisconsin City/County Management Association Whether you’re a city manager, budget officer, or just care about sound fiscal strategy, this episode offers practical tips to help you lead with financial resilience. ResourcesPublic Money Pod by the Center for Municipal FinanceICMA: A Budgeting Guide for Local Government 3-Part SeriesÂ
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From Scary to Synergy: Navigating Change with Julia D. Novak
Guest InformationJulia D. Novak, ICMA-CM, CEO and executive director of ICMAHostsJoe Supervielle and Angelica Wedell TopicsWelcome Voices in Local Government's New co-host, Angelica WedellIntroduction and Understanding Change in Local GovernmentStrategies for Effective Change ManagementFostering InnovationThe Role of SupervisorsAdvice for Local Government LeadersResourcesICMA Effective Supervisory Practices Training SeriesGetting to Know Our New CEO/Executive Director, Julia D. Novak, ICMA-CMÂ
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ACAO Development Series and SheLeadsGov
Guest InformationLaura Savage, Senior Program Manager, ICMAÂ TopicsAssistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) Development Series OverviewCareer Progression and Development OpportunitiesSheLeadsGov Virtual Forum InsightsResourcesThe Essential ACAO Development Series: Building Your Path to Leadership ExcellenceSheLeadsGov Virtual Forum | Innovate, Inspire, ImpactEP47 Local Gov Life Advice: Career Moves, Coworkers, and Council
Voices in Local Government tells stories, inspires ideas, celebrates progress, and acknowledges challenges faced by local government managers and staff in serving the public.
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