This “Galentine’s Day” event will feature a discussion based on Mel Robbins book “The 5 Second Rule” and dedicated networking time. The workshop will offer guidance on collective bargaining, employee contracts, performance reviews, salary and benefits for you and your staff and managing complex relationships. The meeting is free but registration is required. Coffee and…
Get a head start on your 2019 resolutions with an interactive program that will up your public speaking game! Whether you’re a new manager who wants to learn a few new tricks or new in your position and to public speaking, there will be some take-aways for everyone. You will also have lots of opportunity…
Developing Successful Orientations and Retreats Does working with new selectboard/council members overwhelm you? This full day workshop on Thursday, Nov. 15 will focus on the manager’s role in developing and delivering successful orientations for elected officials, and in holding retreats for boards of selectmen, councils, and citizen groups. Participants will work in small teams to…
The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will hold a Women Leading Government event on Nov. 14 in Amherst. Featured speakers Amy Martin, director of the Weissman Center for Leadership at Mount Holyoke College, and Al Roberts, director of the University of Massachusetts School of Public Policy, will discuss the challenges women face as they choose a…
The MMMA has partnered with ELGL (Engaging Local Government Leaders) for this unique program that inspires undergraduate students to pursue local government careers. The day features a “Quickfire” panel that includes 14 speakers from different areas of local government (e.g., police, fire, finance, public health, and economic development). These local leaders will give a quick…
The Small Town Administrators of Massachusetts will discuss budgeting, succession planning, consultant outsourcing, and state opt-in and opt-out laws on Nov. 8 in Carlisle. Zack Blake, chief of the Division of Local Services’ Technical Assistance Bureau, will lead a morning session on budget modeling and forecasting. After lunch, DLS Senior Deputy Commissioner Sean Cronin will…
The safety of citizens and students is a top priority of local government managers and public safety personnel at all times. Are you prepared if there’s an active shooter incident at your high school? When was the last time you performed a sight inspection of your town buildings? Who’s authorized to lock town hall or…
The Massachusetts Municipal Management Association will hold its 10th annual boot camp for new managers on Oct. 12 at the Sharon Community Center. The day-long training will cover essential topic areas for administrators who are new to the profession and those planning to transition from department head to management. These topics include general municipal management,…
Agenda 9:45 a.m. Registration, Networking 10:15 a.m. Discussion led by Denise Casey, Assistant Town Manager, Wilmington Most of our time in the field of municipal government is spent on people; both our internal customers (employees) and external customers (residents, elected officials, vendors, consultants, etc.). This session will look at skills to add to your…