![Governing in a Disruptive Environment](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-11/Governing%20Disruptive.jpg?itok=EyKNefla)
Identifying the three key disruptive forces that affect local governments: national politics filtering in local governance, technology/social media, and social issues.
![Digital Communications Goodyear AZ](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-11/Digital%20Communications%20Goodyear%20AZ.jpg?itok=msJOMXy6)
Local governments leaving residents hanging on social just isn’t cool.
![Zencity 360](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-11/Zencity%20360%20.png?itok=pmmO3eEM)
The foundation to creating that trust is listening to the community’s diverse needs and priorities and taking action in response.
![Russell Kansas](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-11/Main_Street_America_Russell%2C_Kansas_4892205842.jpg?itok=GIxwkrY2)
While often referred to as flyover states, rural America can be the calm and example for “of the people, by the people, for the people.”
![Texchange](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-10/Texchange%20lead.png?itok=hE3ksZIJ)
Travel the world (well, state)! Meet new people! Learn a new (organizational) culture! Gain a fresh, new perspective from another local government!
![Joseph Fleming](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-11/Joseph%20Fleming.jpg?itok=FAlTGcUm)
A call for increased engagement and sustained partnerships to tap into an eager source of local government talent.
![Public Works](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-10/Civic%20Plus%20Public%20Works%20Lead%20Image.jpg?itok=eMyQvUKa)
Public works—the department largely responsible for making communities run smoothly—is critical to creating positive civic experiences.
![Branch Case Study](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-10/Branch%20Case%20Study%20Lead%20Image.png?itok=VnF92yaa)
The critical leadership work for city and county managers is to address the recovery challenges.
![Art of Assistant Leadership](/sites/default/files/styles/lead_image/public/2022-10/Art%20of%20Assistant%20Leadership.png?itok=3UKHa_O-)
Without time or resources to engage in a full-scale DEI plan? Here's a list of ideas to get started.