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2008 Congress of Cities and Exposition
Leadership Training Institute Seminars
Two full days of specialized leadership training precede the official opening of the 2008 Congress of Cities. Leadership Training Institute Seminars allow elected official to organize their professional development around critical skills necessary for effective leadership. The program is built around the five core leadership competencies for elected officials: Cornerstone, Competent Practitioner, Communicator, Collaborater and Catalyst. The seminars are offered in addition to the main Congress of Cities workshops, and additional fees and registration are required.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
FULL-DAY SEMINARS
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration Fee: $175
L01 – Building a Culture of Service: Creating a Community of Excellence
L02 – Conducting Effective Public Meetings to Engage the Community in Dialogue
MORNING SEMINARS
9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Registration Fee: $115
L03 – Mentoring: Local Government Leaders Share a Legacy of Excellence
L04 – In Praise of Democracy: When Controversy and Conversation Collide
L05 – Community Branding: Actions Speak Louder than Words
L06 – Building Inclusive Communities
L07 – Performance Budgeting in Government
AFTERNOON SEMINARS
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Registration Fee: $115
L08 – Managing Communication Style Differences
L09 – Parliamentary Procedure II: Ten Mistakes Chairs Make and How to Avoid Them
L10 – Going Green, What Does That Mean?
L11 – Foreclosures, Vacant Buildings, and Effective Strategies for Strengthening the Ladder for Sustainable Homeownership
L12 – Local Economic Development: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
FULL-DAY SEMINARS
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration Fee: $175
L13 – Collaborative Leadership: Building Coalitions to Support Your City
L14 – System IntegrationTM - Board Policy, Strategic Planning, and Performance Management
L15 – Capital Budgeting and Planning: Balancing Pay As You Go vs. Debt Financing
MORNING SEMINARS
9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Registration Fee: $115
L16 – Dealing with Difficult Personalities
L17 – Adaptive Leadership: Surviving in the Challenging Times of Change
L18 - Perfecting Your Message: A Leader’s Guide to Working with the Media
L19 – The High Performance Government: Council and Staff in Partnership
LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
Registration Fee: $40
L24 – Leadership Luncheon
Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Certificate level recipients will be recognized.
AFTERNOON SEMINARS
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Registration Fee*: $115
L20 – Competent Leadership for Change through Crucial Conversations
L21 – Time Management Skills for Effective Leadership
L22 – Speak So They Will Listen
L23 – Local Government Finance: Guarding the Public Checkbook (Registration Fee: $135) *L23 also receive “Local Government Dollars & Sense: 225 Financial Tips for Guarding the Public Checkbook”
Certificate of Achievement in Leadership Program
As part of the National League of Cities ongoing commitment of recognizing and acknowledging excellence in leadership, the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) has developed the Certificate of Achievement in Leadership Program. Local elected officials participate in a variety of leadership development programs and activities offered by LTI to earn a Certificate of Achievement which includes seminars at the Congress of Cities.
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