Self-Paced Online + Live Online Program
ICMA Innovation Bootcamp Winter 2026
ICMA Innovation Bootcamp Winter 2026
February 17, 2026 | 1 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
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Do inefficient processes clog up your day and interfere with meaningful resident service? Too often, we are so busy with “doing the work of work” that unnecessary tasks pile up and stifle creativity and innovation—often without us even realizing it.
In this super-engaging cohort program, originally developed for Denver Peak Academy, renowned public sector innovator Brian Elms will help you rewire your thinking and focus your energies on the things that matter. You and your peers will participate in:
- Five live-online sessions with Brian Elms
- Self-paced online training
- Skill-building activities that you complete on your own
Schedule of live events (all occur from 1-2:30 pm Eastern):
- February 17: Intro to Problem Solving and Innovation
- February 19: See It: Identifying Problems in your Organization
- February 24: Systems and Customers and Solving Problems
- February 26: Solve It: Deploying Practical Tools and Techniques to Realize Change
- March 12: Next Steps: Real-World Application
Cohorts are limited to 35. Only one participant per registration.
PRACTICE AREAS: [4] Staff Effectiveness, [5] Personal Resiliency and Development, and [13] Human Resources Management and Workforce Engagement
TOPICS: Performance Management
JOB TITLES: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO), Department Head, and Mid-Management and Entry-Level Staff

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