Data-driven decision making doesn't have to be rocket science. Learn how local governments can take the next steps with data - and it's easier than you might think! Local government professionals agree that evidence-based decision making is the best practice. Even so, the majority of cities don’t use data for their strategic planning processes. The truth is the overwhelming mountain of “big data” often paralyzes action. So ho...

Supervisors set the tone for the team. Getting it right involves self-awareness, discipline, and training. But who has time to focus on personal growth when faced with the day-to-day challenges that come with the local government profession? Enter the newly reimagined Effective Supervisory Practices Training Series. Based on the new 6th edition of ICMA’s bestselling Effective Supervisory Practices book, this six-part training series is d...

Join the Center for Public Safety Management and several law enforcement officials as they discuss best practices for responding to large protests and demonstrations. For the past 10 years, protests and first amendment gatherings in response to everything from elections to police misconduct have challenged cities and counties across the United States, with those leading protests and events often organizing via social media and catching local g...