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Managing a Divided Council
Managing a Divided Council
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Join a panel of ICMA members as they discuss their experiences dealing with discord among their councils.
While virtually every governing body in history has dealt with some amount of disagreement or friction between its members, the intensification of political partisanship in recent years has increased the prevalence of incivility and discord in council chambers across the country. As a result, it is more challenging than ever for managers to remain impartial when working with their councilmembers.
In this webinar, you'll hear from a panel of several managers as they discuss their experiences handling divided councils, and offer strategies that will help you better manage conflict and partisanship among your own elected officials. Topics will include:
- How political polarization has changed modern council dynamics
- Tips for maintaining neutrality during conflict between officials
- Policies that can help establish standards of behavior
PRACTICE AREAS: [6] Strategic Leadership, [14] Communication and Information Sharing, and [4] Staff Effectiveness
TOPICS: Council-Manager Relations and Leadership
JOB TITLES: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO)
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