Why Council-Manager Government Matters Now More Than Ever
In this episode of Voices in Local Government, Phil Kiraly and Julia D. Novak, ICMA-CM answer the critical question at the heart of our profession: why council-manager government matters now more than ever. They discuss how ICMA's Future of Professional Management Fund supports advocacy and how to educate residents when defending and adopting council-manager government comes up on the ballot. Key Takeaways:Why council-manager form of government is effective and how to best educate residentsWhat is ICMA's Future of Professional Management Fund, what it's used for, and why it matters for membersHow a "team sport" approach of advocacy led to success defending council-manager government in IllinoisExcitement to continue the conversation on form of government and more at ICMA Annual Conference Featured Guests:Phil Kiraly - ICMA-CM - village manager of Glencoe, IllinoisJulia D. Novak - ICMA-CM – CEO and executive director of ICMA Voices in Local Government Podcast Hosts:Joe Supervielle and Angelica WedellResources:ICMA's Future of Professional Management FundPM Magazine: Making Big Strides in Advocating for Council-Manager GovernmentICMA Annual Conference, October 25-29 in Tampa.Â
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AI Sandbox for Local Government
Key Takeaways for local government AI:Why policy might not be the best starting point... start doing!Get in the figurative sandbox and to play and test AI with small teams for real outcomes.Official policy documents and templates can be found (and copied!) via the GovAI Coalition. Featured Guest:Parth Shah – CEO and Co-Founder, Polimorphic Voices in Local Government Podcast Hosts:Joe Supervielle and Angelica WedellResources:ICMA Annual Conference, October 25-29 in Tampa. Multiple AI trainings on the ICMA Learning Lab.AI policy, templates, and more tools from the GovAI CoalitionVoices in Local Gov Episode: GovAI Coalition -  Your Voice in Shaping the Future of AI
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Meeting the Challenge of Milton and Helene
Key Takeaways for local government's emergency management and response:Best practices in governmental preparedness.How to address the entire community.Ways to leverage technology to enhance information management and situational awareness.Cooperation with FEMA.Implement actionable review and continuous improvement.Featured Guest:John Antapasis, Emergency Management Director, Fire Rescue, City of TampaVoices in Local Government Podcast Hosts:Joe Supervielle and Angelica WedellResources:ICMA Recovery ResourcesICMA Annual Conference, October 25-29 in Tampa
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Avoid Software Trouble. Save Millions.
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 Shah – 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
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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