It is far harder to sail through uncertain, rough waters than to walk on dry ground – that is the tough reality for today’s council-manager relationships. You may be swimming in political waters, but you need to sail by the compass of professionalism and servant leadership. Every day you need skills that are part psychologist, diplomat, coach, team builder, troubleshooter and mind reader. Taught by Deborah D. Roberts, Ph.D., of the Senior Executive Institute at the University of Virginia, this lively andinteractive session will focus on key “navigator skills” to increase your versatility and resiliency so you can help your governing body better collaborate. You’ll take away dozens of practical peer tips to increase your own social savvy and political astuteness for influencing others and governing yourself. Learn from neuroscience how to “trust your gut, remain cool, and stay balanced” in the midst of divisiveness.
This ICMA University Workshop will be held as a pre-conference session at the FCCMA Annual Conference on May 22, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Hilton Orlando.
A separate registration fee of $80 is required and registration is limited to the first 40 people.
