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Ask an Expert: My Council’s Evaluations Are Too Vague

I’m a City Manager in California and have been frustrated by the level of performance feedback I receive from my...

Ask An Expert: Our New Council Member Is An “Ideas Guy”

Ask An Expert: Our New Council Member is an “Ideas Guy” By Ashwini Kantak I am an Assistant City Manager...

Consultant Spotlight: David Brandt

David Brandt is an MRG affiliated consultant with over 30 years of public sector leadership experience. He has served as...

Demystifying Workplace Investigations

Learn what to expect during a workplace investigation in your organization....

Consultant Spotlight: Steve Rymer

Steve Rymer is an MRG affiliated consultant with over 30 years of public sector leadership experience. Learn about Steve's approach...
Ask Mary

Ask Mary: Building Better Habits As A Leader

In this Ask Mary column, Mary Egan explains how a City Manager can update their leadership style in the New...
Shirley Concolino

Preparing for the SB707 Deadline

Learn how to respond to California's SB707 Bill updates to communications and equity requirements for public bodies....
Ask Mary - An HR Advice Column

Ask Mary: My City Manager Isn’t Engaged With Staff

City Managers must stay engaged with city staff. This "Ask Mary" advice column offers tips to a writer from the...

MRG Celebrates Municipal Leaders at MMANC Conference 2025

MRG reflects on the MMANC Annual Conference...

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