ICMA Next Generation News

Speed-Coaching a Hit at ICMA Annual Conference

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:13:12 EST

"Quarterbacks" got great advice from "Coaches" at the popular speed-dating style event at the ICMA Annual Conference in Montreal.

Dakota County to Host a 2010 Management Fellow

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:23:56 EST

Dakota County, Minnesota (County Administrator, Brandt Richardson), will participate in the 2010 Local Government Management Fellowship program.

Check Out ICMA's Job Hunting Handbook

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:50:57 EST

The Job Hunting Handbook has been updated and expanded.

Enhance Your Skill Set Through a Management Talent Exchange Program

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:16:08 EST

A Management Talent Exchange Program offers employees a three-month exchange in another local government to help them develop new skills and relationships.

Writing Your Ad for the ICMA Job Center

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:07:53 EST

Looking for your next hire? The ICMA Job Center attracts candidates for positions in local governments, from manager to intern. A sharp advertisement is a great way to make sure your position stands out and attracts a stand-out crowd.

Career Compass No. 7: How Do I Create a "Dream Team" of Advisors?

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:58:21 EST

Frank Benest, senior advisor for ICMA's Next Generation Initiatives, explores how to enhance your professional value in the face of economic uncertainty.

2010 LGMF Program Application Launches

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:52:00 EST

The 2010 LGMF Program application period is open through December 11. Let your students know about this unique career development opportunity.

LGMF Hosts Needed for 2010 Program

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:25:12 EST

The 2009 Fellows are preparing to get to work in their host communities, and it's time to start looking for hosts for 2010!

Video Contest Winners Illustrate the Value of Local Government

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:28:37 EST

ICMA's second annual video contest winner highlights lessons for aspiring managers.

Announcing the 2009 Local Government Management Fellows!

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:22:50 EST

ICMA is pleased to announce the 2009 Local Government Management Fellows and their host communities. Including renewals, 13 fellows are being hosted by nine local governments throughout the United States.

Career Compass Number 6: The Multigenerational Workplace

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:27:37 EST

In this installment of Career Compass, Dr. Benest discusses the multigenerational workplace and how to balance generational dialogue.

The First 10 Years After an Unpaid Internship

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:52:57 EST

In case you missed this excellent story in the June issue of PM magazine, take a few minutes to Read Joshua Smith's (Howard, Wis.) story.

Discovering New "Rules" Of Recruitment

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:23:31 EST

In this recent NPR story, we learn about the rise of online resumes and profiles, concurrent with the decline of the paper resume for getting a foot in the door.

Job Seeker? Please Take Our Annual Survey!

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:49:13 EST

Take a few minutes to complete our brief annual survey.

Career Compass No. 5: Developing Leadership Skills When You Have No Formal Authority

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:52:06 EST

Moving up often requires skills we don't have. Frank Benest, senior advisor for ICMA's Next Generation Initiatives, answers a question about gaining leadership experience necessary to advance.

Generation Next in the Public Workplace

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:18:13 EST

A crowd of students and young professionals gathered last fall at "Generation Next in the Public Workplace," a conference sponsored by California State University, Fullerton, and ICMA. Among the topics discussed were the typical age of MPA students, the importance of internships, and those internships eventually leading to full-time employment.

Showcasing the Best of Government

Thu, 21 May 2009 08:09:05 EST

Thousands visited the exhibits coordinated as part of Public Service Recognition Week 2009--and ICMA was there!

Local Government Management Fellow Greg Clay Honored

Fri, 15 May 2009 10:30:49 EST

Local Government Management Fellow Greg Clay, working in East Point, Georgia (Crandall Jones, manager), has been honored with the Steven D. Ford Memorial Award, given by the National Forum of Black Public Administrators.

Retaining Top Talent in Tough Times

Mon, 04 May 2009 09:02:00 EST

There are a number of ways local governments can retain high performers--even in a tough economy. ICMA Executive Director Bob O'Neill discusses these strategies in his latest "Management Insights" column.

Cal-ICMA Releases New Guide to Help Managers in Preparing Next Generation

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:41:00 EST

Hiring 2.0: Cal-ICMA released this new guide at the League of California Cities City Manager's Department annual conference, to help managers better identify and promote best practices in attracting, retaining, and developing talent, especially next generation talent.

Career Compass No. 4: Spot That Opening, and Take It!

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:28:18 EST

Even in this recession, there are jobs to be had. Frank Benest, senior advisor for ICMA's Next Generation Initiatives, recommends tactics for targeting and preparing for job openings.

Two City/County Manager Associations Host "Tomorrow's Managers" Forum

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:08:13 EST

On April 2, 2009, the City/County Manager Associations of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties hosted a one-day conversation and networking event for those local government managers on the cusp of becoming chief executives. Sixteen deputy city managers, assistants to the manager, and department directors participated in the "Tomorrow's City/County Managers Forum."

ICMA Member Troy Charles Powell Honored

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:16:03 EST

Troy Charles Powell, city manager, Claremore, Oklahoma, and long-time ICMA member, was honored recently by Oklahoma Magazine.

GCCMA's Harold Holtz Full-Time Internship Program Successful in First Year

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:18:13 EST

The Harold Holtz MPA Scholarship Program features an educational award for MPA students, as well as a full-time internship. 2008 marked the first year of the internship, and it was a resounding success with first-time intern Tom Quist being picked up for full-time employment by the city of Cartersville, Georgia.

Career Compass No. 3: Getting Ready for the Next Opportunity

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:31:39 EST

Frank Benest, senior advisor for ICMA's Next Generation Initiatives, offers advice and tactics on weathering turbulent economic times and how to come out ahead.

Go Teach a Course!

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:47:04 EST

ICMA's Advisory Board on Graduate Education urges members to share their experience by serving as adjunct faculty at a local university. Board members have helped ICMA develop resources for managers who want to go back to the classroom to share their knowledge.

Career Compass No. 1: What Skills Are Most Important for a Manager (And How Do I Develop Them)?

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:54:04 EST

Frank Benest, senior advisor for ICMA's Next Generation Initiatives, answers this question in the first of a recurring column on career advice for the profession.

Lexington, Massachusetts, to Host a 2009 Management Fellow

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:27:18 EST

Lexington, Massachusetts (Carl Valente, town manager), will host a Local Government Management Fellow in 2009.

Dakota County, Minnesota, to Host a 2009 Management Fellow

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:39:23 EST

Dakota County, Minnesota (Brandt Richardson, county administrator), will host a Local Government Management Fellow for a fourth year.

2008 Local Government Management Interns Blog About Experiences

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:52:44 EST

The 2008 LGMI program in Fernandina Beach, Florida, has ended, and once again the Wittenberg interns have provided a blog about their experiences.

Welcome to ICMA's Next Generation Website

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 05:27:41 EST

"Providing ways for the next generation of local government managers to train and develop themselves is vital to the future of our profession. ICMA can play an important role in developing new managers and assisting current managers who wish to support them in their efforts in many ways. One way is by creating a clearinghouse of information in this new website to help both new managers and senior managers easily participate in this important challenge.

For students, this website helps introduce you to the local government management profession and ways you can acquire practical experience in the field. The website includes FAQs plus basic information on internships and where to find them.

For those professionals making the transition into a city manager or career assistant position, the website provides job information, model employment agreements and a handbook to assist the first-time manager.

For the senior manager, the website provides information on how to support quality internships in your jurisdiction, discusses the transition issues facing the profession and "next generation" managers, and provides good background on the critical need for training of new managers.

It is our hope that this website will serve ICMA members at all career levels. Everyone has a role in supporting and sustaining good local government management. We hope these tools will help in this important effort."

Walter J. Bobkiewicz
City Manager, City of Santa Paula, California
Chairman, Subcommittee on Internships
ICMA Advisory Board on Graduate Education