Transitioning into a new job is a challenge for everyone, especially as a new executive in a key local government position. Often, the person is thrust into a situation of … Continue Reading...
Author: John Donlevy
The Best Internship in Local Government!!!!
At the City of Winters, we always carried a mantra that the City needed to be an “integral part of the community.” That meant maximum participation throughout the entire town … Continue Reading...
The City Council Member Pre-Meeting Briefing
City Manager’s need to establish a regular system of communication with the members of the City Council. Over my years as a manager, it became the root of how I … Continue Reading...
How to begin Your Strategic Planning- Mission, SWOT and Vision
How to begin your Strategic Planning- Mission, SWOT and Vision
In my 38 years working in local government, one of the most common threads I’ve seen with City Council Members … Continue Reading...
Key Elements of Your Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plans at its root is the concept of taking concepts and turning them into action. This is what the best organizations do and are at the heart of … Continue Reading...