Training
How to Accomplish Your Agenda as an Elected Official

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Add to Calendar 2024-08-08 16:00:00 2024-08-08 19:30:00 How to Accomplish Your Agenda as an Elected Official Elected officials are in the midst of a challenging time to be in public service. We are so polarized that no matter what you do and what your motivations, you are likely going to feel beat up. In that setting, it can be hard to accomplish the things that motivated you to run for office in the first place. However, there is good news! There are some basic principles you can implement to operate at a higher level and if you do you will become more successful in accomplishing your agenda. These strategies are the same regardless of the issue, what you believe about the issue, or what other council members believe. You are not alone. There is a path forward!MARC is partnering with Strategic Government Resources (SGR) to provide this dynamic leadership training for city and county elected officials in our region. The session is designed to provide elected officials an opportunity to network and participate in a discussion on how to be effective in their roles within local government. City and county managers are encouraged to attend with their elected representatives.Dinner will be served, and the training format will emphasize small group discussion to create ample opportunities for peer interaction. Space is limited so register today! MARC offices, 600 Broadway, Suite 200, Kansas City, Mo. 64105 noreply@marc.org America/Chicago public
MARC offices, 600 Broadway, Suite 200, Kansas City, Mo. 64105

Elected officials are in the midst of a challenging time to be in public service. We are so polarized that no matter what you do and what your motivations, you are likely going to feel beat up. In that setting, it can be hard to accomplish the things that motivated you to run for office in the first place. However, there is good news! There are some basic principles you can implement to operate at a higher level and if you do you will become more successful in accomplishing your agenda. These strategies are the same regardless of the issue, what you believe about the issue, or what other council members believe. You are not alone. There is a path forward!

MARC is partnering with Strategic Government Resources (SGR) to provide this dynamic leadership training for city and county elected officials in our region. The session is designed to provide elected officials an opportunity to network and participate in a discussion on how to be effective in their roles within local government. City and county managers are encouraged to attend with their elected representatives.

Dinner will be served, and the training format will emphasize small group discussion to create ample opportunities for peer interaction. Space is limited so register today!

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Presenter: Ron Holifield

Ron Holifield

Ron Holifield served almost two decades in City Management, including Assistant City Manager in Plano, Texas, as well as City Manager in Garland, DeSoto, Farmersville and Sundown, and on the City Manager’s staff in Lubbock. In 1999, Ron founded Strategic Government Resources to specialize in Recruiting, Assessing and Developing Innovative, Collaborative, Authentic Leaders for local governments nationwide.

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. (SGR) is a leader in training, executive search, leadership development, employee coaching, strategic planning and other services tailored for local governments. Most of SGR's principals are former local government employees, and SGR has approximately 700 local government clients in 47 states.

Focus Area: Local Government