Anticipating the future is the job that public employees signed up for. Learning to manage like a futurist can help local government managers do that.

Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, ICMA’s Fund for Professional Management has supported citizens’ groups in more than 100 cities, towns, and counties across the United States.

ICMA was founded as the City Managers’ Association when eight of the existing 31 U.S. managers met in Springfield, Ohio, in December 1914.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest kickstarts our leadership journey in 14 steps.

If you, like me, believe in this profession, it makes sense to ensure that our communities understand and value how professional management and leadership can help make communities better places to live; and to want to ensure that a career in professional management continues to attract bright, caring people.

An urban forest management plan, based on recent tree inventory data and analysis of available staff.