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Coaching the Chair: Tips for More Effective Council Meetings

When City Council meetings break down, it’s often in predictable ways: Members fall into repetition, discussion drifts from topic to...

Consultant Spotlight: Jessica Nowaski

Jessica Nowaski is a seasoned law enforcement and coaching professional with expertise in leadership development, team building, facilitation, and public...

Five Signs You Need Executive Coaching

Public sector leaders can benefit from an expert executive coach who can help navigate challenges and achieve professional growth....

How To Ace The Panel Interview

Here’s the scenario: You decided to apply for a new role, and out of the many people who applied for...

Rethinking Seasonal Recruiting for Municipal Agencies

The most important part of a Park and Recreation department, aside from the infrastructure, is the people who staff it....

Consultant Spotlight: Patty Francisco

Patty Francisco, Ph.D is an MRG affiliated consultant with over 30 years of public sector human resources experience serving municipal...

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...

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