{"product_id":"33415276-a","title":"ACAO Masterclass Series Session 2: New ACAO Bootcamp – The Strategic Number Two","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStepping into the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) role can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you are newly appointed, aspiring to the role, or already serving and trying to regain clarity amid organizational chaos, this session is designed to help you reset, refocus, and succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInspired by the First-Time ACAO Handbook, \u003cstrong\u003eSession 2: New ACAO Bootcamp \u003c\/strong\u003eoffers candid insights and practical advice from experienced leaders who have navigated the challenges of serving as second-in-command. Participants will gain tools to confidently establish themselves in the role while building the trust and strategic partnerships necessary for long-term success. You will discuss:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTips for acclimating to the ACAO role and managing the transition from peer to executive leadership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHow to establish a clear vision and priorities to guide your impact and leadership approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eEffective communication strategies for leading up, down, and across the organization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHow to strengthen your partnership with the CAO\/City or County Manager and build a foundation of trust\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeggy Castano\u003c\/strong\u003e, EMS Operations Manager, Collier County, FL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanelists:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlfred G. Battle, Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e, Assistant City Manager, Clearwater, FL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarty Hughes\u003c\/strong\u003e, Assistant City Manager, Kennesaw, GA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMichelle Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e, Assistant City Administrator, City of Oakland, CA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSign up for the other sessions via the links below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.learninglab.icma.org\/products\/33374170-a\"\u003eSession 1: Is the ACAO Role Your Next Career Move? \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.learninglab.icma.org\/products\/33415532-a\"\u003eSession 3: Leading from the ACAO Position\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICMA Learning Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49836014534933,"sku":"33415276-A","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.learninglab.icma.org\/products\/33415276-a","provider":"ICMA Learning Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}