Join us for an Elected Officials Training and other upcoming classes!

Jul 05, 2024
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Coaching for Improved Performance

Learn about the latest classes and events from MARC's Government Training Institute.

GTI programs are focused on public sector training and development in the Mid-America Regional Council service area. Programs are developed based on your needs in our region, to share costs and offer economical training programs to your employees. Classes are offered in-person, online, and self-paced.

Special Events



How to Accomplish Your Agenda as an Elected Official
Aug. 8 | MARC Board Room

MARC along with Strategic Government Resources, Inc.'s, Ron Holifield is conducting a training event for elected officials on Aug. 8 from 4-7:30 p.m. The workshop aims to teach principles for effective leadership amid polarization, and includes networking and small group discussion. City and county managers are encouraged to attend with their elected representatives. Dinner will be served. Register now.


Inspiring Women in Public Administration (IWPA) Conference
Aug. 23 | KU Public Management Center

Hosted by the KU Public Management Center, the IWPA celebrate '50 Years of Women Leading Public Service: Honoring Our Roots, Empowering Our Future.' Connect, learn, and be inspired as they bring together women in public service careers to build skills, forge connections, and reignite the passion for leadership. Don't miss out on this empowering experience! Register now. 

Upcoming Classes



Coaching for Improved Performance
Sept. 17 

The role of leadership is to guide and assist others in becoming more effective and efficient. One key to leadership is the ability to coach others to successfully perform the duties of the job. Participants of Coaching for Improved Performance will learn how to pinpoint and leverage coaching opportunities, effectively prepare and conduct coaching discussion and develop a coaching plan. Register here.


Everything DiSC® Productive Conflict
Oct. 22

The role of leadership is to guide and assist others in becoming more effective and efficient. One key to leadership is the ability to coach others to successfully perform the duties of the job. Participants of Coaching for Improved Performance will learn how to pinpoint and leverage coaching opportunities, effectively prepare and conduct coaching discussion and develop a coaching plan. Register here.

Regional Data Academy (online, self-paced)
On-going

The Regional Data Academy is intended to help individuals in local governments make sense of public sector data, effectively use the data and develop clear and appropriate presentations of civic data. Courses may be taken individually or as part of the Regional Data Academy certificate program. See the courses and the registration page.

LANTEC (online, self-paced)
On-going

High quality, high-availability technical and professional development training. From basic concepts to advanced skills, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud courses through LANTEC show you how to use these powerful applications to their fullest potential. Learn more about classes offered through LANTEC.

To learn more about upcoming GTI classes, certificate programs and other training options, please contact GTI. 

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