Hear about the essential tools and proven strategies to foster a workplace environment where top talent not only thrives but remains committed, engaged, and motivated. This session will offer actionable insights on talent retention, addressing such key factors as professional development, work-life balance, and effective communication. From mentorship programs to innovative recognition initiatives, this webinar offers ways to retain and nurtur...

This program uses interactive sessions to teach the process of implementing priority-based budgeting and applying the data to budget creation and decision making. In 21st century local government organizations, program and priority-based budgeting are becoming more sought-after approaches. In contrast to traditional budgeting models, priority-based budgets align resources and funding with community priorities and outcomes. This builds a data-r...

Join one of ICMA's most popular presenters, Patrick Ibarra, as he provides a crash course in fostering healthy workplace relationships. What do you believe are the key ingredients to healthy workplace relationships? Most people say trust is the currency in all relationships. Beyond trust, what else is critical? Respect. Cooperation. Integrity. Our values are the foundation for the actions we take, especially in how we treat each other. In toda...

Learn the fundamentals that every local government manager should know. Back by popular demand, this three-part webinar series takes a forward-looking, strategic approach to budgeting while showing you how to improve the process and promote economic vitality in your community. Based on the fourth edition of ICMA’s A Budgeting Guide for Local Government, this series is hosted by coauthor Dr. Michael Overton, Associate Director of the Inst...

Overview Free ICMA Coaching Webinar | Recording available to registrants In this webinar, we will unravel the keys to turning workplace challenges into opportunities for growth. Pre-registration is required for all live webinars. Can't watch it live? Register and receive an e-mail when the archive is ready to watch.

The ICMA Annual Conference will bring together local government leaders and staff to discuss current issues challenging the profession and to identify meaningful solutions, offering more than 200 educational sessions, engaging conversations, and an exhibit hall filled with offerings, products, and services to help you and your organization. With four and a half days of learning, inspiration, and connection, attendees leave equipped with the to...

Overview Free ICMA Coaching Webinar | Recording available to registrants Join us to explore proven strategies for upholding integrity, transparency, and accountability with local government staff despite the unethical behavior of elected officials. Pre-registration is required for all live webinars. Can't watch it live? Register and receive an e-mail when the archive is ready to watch.

Over the last few years, many communities have struggled with increases – or the perception of increases – in violent crime. To address these concerns, the Department of Justice developed a Violent Crime Reduction Roadmap. This guidance, however, leaves communities in a gray area when it comes to managing violent crime that arises from residents with mental health issues. And therein lies the question: how do you work to reduce vio...

A local government’s capital improvement plan (CIP) is critically important to managing their major infrastructure projects and assets. It can also be an extremely complex document to navigate, confounding even the most seasoned managers. In this webinar, you'll join ICMA Credentialed Manager Jim Nichols, a public works expert and the presenter of one of our most popular recurring webinars on development review processes, as he provides...

In this webinar, Tom Wieczorek from the Center of Public Safety Management will debunk some common myths about staffing police departments. How many police officers do you really need? How well is your police department performing? Are "officers per 1,000" and "number of calls" really meaningful measures? Join Tom Wieczorek, director of the Center for Public Safety Management, as he tackles these questions and provides data that will help you...