Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will hold its annual “boot camp” on Sept. 18 at the Sharon Community Center.
The boot camp is designed as a practical guide for administrators and assistants who are new to the profession, and for department heads and professional staff who are planning to move into a town manager or administrator role.
This year’s meeting will feature a new format, with a focus on networking and interaction. The meeting will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The boot camp is not a training session for frontline staff or elected officials.
8:30 a.m.
Light Breakfast, Registration, Networking
9:30 a.m.
Welcome, Introductions and Overview
Kristi Williams, MMMA President and Westborough Town Manager
9:45 – 11 a.m.
Management 101 Roundtables
Experienced managers will facilitate each table, covering topics including ethics, working with elected officials, community engagement and pride, and building a support network. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and get different manager perspectives during this interactive session.
11 a.m. – noon
Thinking About Moving Up?
This session is designed to help attendees with all of the questions that come when considering a career opportunity. How do you decide when and where your next job will be? And what are the red and yellow flags along the way?
Bernie Lynch, Principal, Community Paradigm Associates
Colin Loiselle, Town Manager, Tyngsborough
Liz Hartsgrove, Assistant Town Administrator, Bourne
Moderator: Ryan McLane, Town Administrator, Carlisle
Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Having Difficult Conversations
Whether it’s with an elected official or a department head, initiating and having a difficult conversation is a skill that every manager needs to have in their toolbox.
Jaime Kenny, Attorney, Clifford & Kenny
Rich Massina, Attorney, Clifford & Kenny
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Tips for the Table: A Beginner’s Guide to Collective Bargaining
Denise Casey, Deputy Town Manager, North Andover
Molly Fitzpatrick, Assistant Town Administrator and HR Director, Westwood
2:45 p.m.
Wrap-up and Final Thoughts
Location
Sharon Community Center, Sharon
Contact
MMA Senior Member Program Coordinator Denise Baker, dbaker@mma.org
Massachusetts Municipal Management Association