Coaching Corner

Additional Resources

This Resources Section includes tools for Coaching. It contains both a Speakers Bureau section and an Archive of Past Telephone Panels.

Preparing the Next Generation Speakers Bureau 

1.   General Topics

  • The value and challenge of public service leading
  • Demographic crisis and shrinking talent pool facing local government
  • Leadership development
  • Succession planning
  • Coaching and mentoring the next generation
  • Best practices and case studies in preparing the next generation
  • Role of elected officials in attracting, developing and retaining talent
  • Self-development strategies for aspiring managers
  • Multi-generational workforces
  • Attracting young people into public service

2.   Speakers who can address any and all topics

3.   Presenters who can speak to special topics

Nadine Levin, Assistant City Manager, Mountain View

Nadine.levin@mountainview.gov 

(650) 903-6610

Topics:

  • Succession planning and in-house development of talent
  • Career ladders
  • What entry-level and mid-career MPA graduates can expect after earning their degree

Bob Murray, Bob Murray & Associate Executive Recruiting

bmurray@bobmurrayassoc.com

(916) 784-9080

Topics:

  • Executive search
  • Shrinking talent pool and what can elected officials do about it
  • Self-development career strategies
  • Preparing for your next career move

Bobbi Peckham, Peckham & Associates Executive Recruiting

bobbi@peckhamMcKenney.com

(916) 391-2233

Topics:

  • Executive search
  • Career development strategies
  • Resume development
  • Interview skills

Eric Figeroa, Regional Representative, League of Cities

Efigueroa@cacities.org

(510) 868-9115

Topics:

  • Career development strategies for young professionals

Ed Everett, City Manager, Redwood City 

eeverett@redwoodcity.org

(650) 780-7301

Topics:

  • The value and challenge of public service

Dave Harding, Training Manager, Hayward

Dave.harding@hayward-ca.gov

(510) 583-4566

Topics:

  • Leading a multi-generational workforce

Alex McIntyre, Chief Assistant County Administrator, Marin County

AMcIntyre@co.marin.ca.us

(415) 499-6363

Topics:

  • Resume development
  • Interview skills
  • Survival skills for first-time city managers
  • Survival strategies for small town managers

Mark Danaj, Employee Services Director, San Jose

mark.danaj@sanjoseca.gov

(408) 975-1475

Topics:

  • “Strengthening the Bench”
  • Developing an internal leadership academy
  • Structured mentoring programs
  • Diversity management

Ken Hampian, City Administrator, San Luis Obispo

Khampian@slocity.org

(805) 781-7114

Topics:

  • Organizational development strategies to support leadership
  • Coaching and empowering high potential employees
  • Attracting young people into public service

Ken Striplin, Assistant City Manager, Santa Clarita

kpulskamp@santa-clarita.com

(661)255-4905

Topics:

  • Demographic crisis and shrinking talent pool facing local government
  • Coaching and mentoring the next generation
  • Best practices and case studies in preparing the next gerneration
  • Self-development strategies for aspiring managers
  • Multi-generational workforces
  • Attracting young people into public service

 

Careers in Local Government PowerPoint Template

As you develop your Local Area Networking sessions, consider using the Careers in Local Government PowerPoint Template which can be customized to your specific local government. (Be patient, this link may take a few moments to download). The template was created by Debbie Kurita, ACM of Santa Ana and is set up so that anyone can add their own pictures and pay information and present it to aspiring managers or to groups of Public Administration or Business Administration students to get them excited about a career in local government.

University Outreach Resources

Attached are a number of resources that can be accessed when working with Universities and University students relative to considering local government management cirriculum, careers in local government management and ICMA membership.  Feel free to use these resources at job and career fairs, when working with university faculty and in other interactions with the next generation.  Just click on the title to access the respective document.

User Tips for Human Resource Directors

In order to maximize the positive impact and value of the Cal-ICMA Coaching Program, Cal-ICMA and the League’s Employee Relations Department have just published a mini-guide for Human Resource Directors.

Archives of past Telephone Panel Sessions

2006

Click here for a summary of 2006 Telephone Panel Sessions with Links to Audio Recordings.

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2004-2005

"Having It All -- Building a Great Career and Life", February 17, 2005

Panel Questions:

  1. How can you have a high profile local government executive job and a quality personal life?
  2. How do you manage the ebbs and flows of workload?
  3. What are some good strategies when you have a family and kids?

Panelists:

  • Rita Geldert, City Manager, Vista
  • Rod Wood, City Manager, Beverly Hills
  • Bob LaSala, City Manager, Lancaster

Additional Resources:

How to Create a Great Coaching Relationship, March 3, 2005


Panelists:

  • Ken Hampian, City Manager, San Luis Obispo
  • Eric Figueroa, Assistant to the City Manager, San Leandro
  • Jennifer Phillips, Director, Animal Care Services, Orange County
  • Audrey Seymour, Assistant City Manager, Menlo Park

Additional Resources:

Resolving Differing Views Among Public Officials, April 6, 2005

Panelists:

  • Bruce Channing, City Manager, Laguna Hills
  • Bob Dunek, City Manager, Lake Forest
  • Dave Mora, City Manager, Salinas
  • Kevin O'Rourke, City Manager, Fairfield
  • Bev Perry, former Mayor, Brea

Additional Resources:

Interpreting and Using Your Management Style Analysis Report, April 7, 2005

Additional Resources:

Developing Strategic Partnerships -Leveraging the Skills and Resources of Others (Co-sponsored with CSMFO) April 27, 2005

 

Additional Resources:

Engaging Citizens through New Technologies, May 4, 2005

    Additional Resources:

Caring for and Feeding Your Team (Co-sponsored with CSMFO) May 19, 2005
 

    Additional Resources:

Communicating Effectively, May 13, 2004

Communicating clearly and effectively with employees, elected officials and the public is a critical career success factor. Learn the approaches and techniques that key leaders have developed. The expert panel included: Ken Hampian, City Manager, San Luis Obispo; Julie Hernandez, Sr. Management Analyst, Moorpark; Tim O'Donnell, City Manager, Brea; Karen Smith, Executive Director, Alameda Co. Waste Mgt. Authority. Dial 405-244-4000 box 393 to listen to a recording of this session.

Guiding Key Projects, May 6, 2004

How do you guide key projects to successful results? Learn the skills that key leaders have used to be successful. The expert panel included: Jim Armstrong, City Manager, Santa Barbara; Karen Brust, Finance Director, San Diego Co. Water Authority; Doug La Belle, City Manager, Chino Hills; Jerry Newfarmer, CEO, Management Partners; Gary Nordquist, Admin. Svcs. Dir., Fontana; Janet Salvetti, Finance Director, Stockton. Dial 405-244-4000 box 392 to listen to a recording of this session or click here to access the written notes.

Managing Yourself and Others Effectively, April 21, 2004

This session answers the questions: What's the key to getting a grip on your own workload, priorities and accomplishments? What's the key to managing others effectively? How do you handle delegation and accountability? How do you keep things in balance as a local public agency executive? Join the panel which included: Mike Dennis, Finance Director (retired), Santa Monica; John De Russy, Finance Director, San Mateo; Ed Everett, City Manager, Redwood City; Terry Matz, ACM, Brea; Ken Nordhoff, ACM, San Rafael; Rod Wood, City Manager, Beverly Hills. Dial 405-244-4000 box 391 to listen to a recording of this session.

Working with and for Elected Officials, April 8, 2004

This is a topic essential to career success and personal satisfaction. The expert panel included: David Mora, City Manager, Salinas; Ken Hampian, City Manager, San Luis Obispo; Arne Croce, City Manager, San Mateo; David Rowlands, City Manager, Chula Vista; Norm King, Executive Director, San Bernardino Association of Governments. Topics addressed included: How do managers develop healthy, professional relationships with elected officials? What resources are available to support healthy relationships? How can a manager work closely with the current council while still being prepared for future changes in the council majority? How can aspiring managers prepare themselves for working with elected officials? Dial 405-244-4000 box 390 to listen to a recording of this session or click here to access the written notes.

Interviewing and Getting a Local Public Agency Executive Job, March 24, 2004

Discover the ins and outs of the interview and selection process for top local public agency executive jobs. What do they look for? What questions do they ask? Learn what you can do wherever you are in your career to prepare yourself to become a successful applicant for one of the top jobs. Participating coaches are: Ed Everett, City Manager, Redwood City; Graham Mitchell, City Manager, Lemon Grove; Bob Murray, Bob Murray & Associates; Bobbi Peckham, Wilcox Miller & Nelson. Dial 405-244-4000 box 389 to listen to a recording of this session or click here to access the written notes.

Top 10 Ways to Advance in Your Career, March 11, 2004

Learn about the pathways to success with: George Caravalho, City Manager, Riverside; Noelia Chapa, City Manager, Soledad; Catherine Standiford, City Manager, La Palma; and John Shannon, Managing Consultant, CPS Human Resources, as they discuss: What are examples of successful career paths? What do local public agencies look for in seeking talent? What’s been most helpful for career advancement? What can aspiring managers do to aid their advancement? Dial 405-244-4000 box 388 to listen to a recording of this session or click here to access the written notes.

 


Downloads
  User Tips for Human Resource Directors (Adobe Acrobat Document, 100 KB)
  Careers in Local Government PowerPoint Template -This can be customized for your specific local govt (Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation, 3,089 KB)
  Why Consider a Career in Local Government (Microsoft Word Document, 42 KB)
  Top Ten Reasons Students Should Join ICMA (Adobe Acrobat Document, 276 KB)
  Pursuing a Career in Local Government - Tip Sheet (Microsoft Word Document, 111 KB)
  Why I Became a City Manager, Nine Stories (Microsoft Word Document, 102 KB)
  "Having it All...Building a Great Career and Life"...Notes (Adobe Acrobat Document, 17 KB)
  Great Coaching Relationships...Notes (Adobe Acrobat Document, 101 KB)
  Resolving Differences....Notes (Adobe Acrobat Document, 87 KB)
  Coaching Session Notes - Guiding Key Projects 05.06.04 (Microsoft Word Document, 62 KB)
  Coaching Notes, Working with Elected Officials 04.08.04 (Microsoft Word Document, 49 KB)
  Coaching Notes, Interviewing 03.24.04 (Microsoft Word Document, 64 KB)
  Coaching Session Notes 3/11/04 (Microsoft Word Document, 54 KB)