This course will take place online via Zoom from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM. There will be fun pre-work assignments required for this class. In working with the public, do you ever wonder how to move from mere participation to genuine … Read more

This course will take place online via Zoom from 9am - 4pm Transitioning from being a member of the team to a supervisor of the team is not always easy, whether this transition is an internal promotion, or moving to … Read more

Being a supervisor in local government today is more challenging than ever. The Fundamental Supervisory Practices course is designed to provide newly promoted or first-time supervisors with critical knowledge and skills needed to be an effective supervisor. This highly interactive … Read more

This course will be offered online from 9am - 4pm via Zoom. Leaders are constantly searching for ways to improve employee engagement. There are studies that indicate that anywhere between 70 – 85% of the workforce is not engaged. If … Read more

This is a free online course from 10–11:15 AM on October 19, 2022. Being an effective local elected official requires a basic understanding of what your local government agencies do. The public health and social services agencies are two public … Read more

This one-day workshop helps public officials design measures in local government for accountability and results. The workshop introduces the types of performance measures commonly found in local government, how to develop good measures from goals and objectives, and how they … Read more

This is an in person class at the Lumber River Council of Governments in Pembroke, NC. Open to professionals and elected officials. Elected officials will receive a LELA 201-course credit. This course is part of both the Strategic Planning and … Read more

According to the National Institute for Mental Illness, almost 20% of the US adult population suffers from a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder. For the adolescent ages of 13-18, that number rises to almost 50%. Individuals and family members in … Read more

Advanced Supervisory Practices helps public professionals who have on-the-ground supervisory experience take their skills to the next level. Through this course, participants will learn how to effectively energize and engage their teams and exert positive influence with peers, managers, and … Read more