I am a third generation “City Manager” who spent almost 38 years in a profession that I loved. Being an executive, leading a public organization is the greatest avocation which … Continue Reading...
Category: City Manager Stuff and Articles
My “In-N-Out Burger” Philosophy on Management:
Being a successful small town City Manager quickly brings the revelation that you do all the same things as the managers in larger cities but without the staff or resources. … Continue Reading...
Risk and Reward- The “hole”
The year was 2008, the economy had just collapsed on speculative lending, the great recession had begun, businesses and restaurants were closing everywhere, liquidity in markets had all but dried … Continue Reading...
ICMA Video- Life, Well Run
I just love this video because it captures the essence of being a city manager so well. Enjoy!
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...