Leadership & Management
As local leaders progress through the stages of their roles in local government, we offer the resources and training to help them maximize their effectiveness in this position.
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Each year, mayors, council presidents, and city managers deliver State of the City speeches. These speeches can increase transparency and help local leaders connect with constituents, network with local business, and tout their accomplishments to…
“As mayors, we are all first responders. A smart resilience strategy can mitigate impacts and speed recovery time in the event that our buildings and infrastructure are compromised – making our cities safer for our residents…
Family League of Baltimore provides the Baltimore School Climate Collaborative staffing support and facilitation resources to ensure successful implementation of their strategic plan. In addition, Family League plays a critical role in…
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During January 2015, the City of Tallahassee moved to adopt a new set of guidelines concerning how and when questions of criminal history and criminal background checks will be conducted with regard…
A quick look at some of the sessions, workshops & seminars held at last week’s national conference that helped attendees further their skills as city leaders.
Workshops, Sessions & Panels
Mayors’…
Getting involved with an NLC committee, council or constituency group gives city leaders an edge when it comes to knowing the best practices – and the right people – they need to get the job done for their constituents.…
PITTSBURGH — November 19, 2016 — The National League of Cities (NLC) today named its 2017 leadership and board of directors at its annual City Summit in Pittsburgh. The membership elected Councilmember Matt Zone of Cleveland to serve as NLC's…
One mayor’s dynamic, collaborative management model essentially saved a U.S. manufacturing city – Lansing, Michigan – using public-private partnerships. Here’s how it was done.
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Patrick Ibarra will serve as the facilitator for the 2014 Annual Leadership Summit, "Leading through Innovation," to be hosted by the city of Mountain View, CA, and held on August 13-16 at the Santa Clara Hilton.
“To have a…
Sesser, Illinois, Mayor Chad Jason Ashmore believes that success in leadership is a team effort. Ashmore's commitment to strengthening his community is demonstrated in his efforts to establish a robust support system and by equipping himself with…