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Participants in the USAID SURGE Project, implemented by ICMA, focus on bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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You have the power to calm your mind, strengthen your body, and act with purpose.
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Managing uncertainty is difficult at best and sometimes seemingly impossible. Use these strategies to help manage your own uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic.
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ICMA Mountain Plains Regional Director Karen Daly discusses the stresses of protecting the public health and reopening our communities.
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Local government leaders share their experiences in coronavirus recovery and reopening their communities.
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What’s a local government manager to do about promoting emotional health during COVID-19? Here are some recommendations:
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Balancing the return to work and minimizing the risk of a secondary outbreak calls for big data given China's mobile workforce.
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If you, your local government team members, or even family members are feeling overwhelmed, try some of these strategies to help you overcome the overwhelm.
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A sampling of ideas that local governments have employed to keep employees engaged and involved during the pandemic.