Program Elements

Telephone/Webinar panel discussions on key leadership topics.

1. Current and past schedules of Cal-ICMA Coaching Events:
   • 2012 schedue (2012 Cal-ICMA Coaching Program Webinar Schedule)
   • 2011 schedule (2011 Cal-ICMA Coaching Program Brochure)
   • 2010 schedule (see 2010 coaching brochure.pdf)
   • 2009 schedule (see 2009 coaching brochure.pdf)
   • 2008 schedule (see 2008 coaching brochure.pdf)
   • 2007 schedule (see 2007 coaching brochure.pdf)
   • 2006 schedule (see 2006 coaching brochure pdf)
   • Past discussions (click here to access information about and phone recordings of the past Panel Discussions and to review the session notes)
2. One-to-One Coaching:  For aspiring managers who want a volunteer senior manager to help them advance in their careers.  Develop a One-On-One Coaching Agreement .
3. Career Compass Columns:  Written by ICMA Special Advisor, Dr. Frank Benest, these regular columns will help you navigate your course to a successful public sector career.  The columns highlight practical and insightful advice to help address leadership and career development challenges.  Recent topics have focused on a broad array of topics including leading without authority, selling your ideas, communicating with your boss, dealing with angry crowds, and Frank’s rules for resume writing.  Click here to view all of the Career Compass columns. Submit your own ideas for future columns to Frank Benest at frank@frankbenest.com.
4. Cal-ICMA "eCoaching" Program: Features a "Dear eCoach" column and allows individuals to submit email questions on career topics which are forwarded anonymously to a team of Cal-ICMA coaches. The questioner will get an e-mail response and the answers (without identifying the questioner) will also appear in the "Dear eCoach" column.
5. Local area networking events:  Conducted by Area Manager Groups to promote interaction between local public agency executives and aspiring managers.