The most effective local government managers don’t just direct staff, they actively develop staff talent. But coaching doesn’t have to mean carving out extra time you don’t have. In this panel discussion, experienced local government executives share how they’ve made coaching a natural part of everyday leadership, from supervision to staff meetings to high-stakes conversations. You’ll leave with practical frameworks, honest lessons learned, and strategies you can apply immediately, whether you’re new to coaching or looking to go deeper. Come ready to think differently about how you invest in the people you lead.

• Learning Objectives:
  Define the coaching role of a manager and distinguish it from traditional supervisory, directing, and mentoring approaches in a local government context.
• Identify opportunities within the existing daily workflows and leadership routines to embed coaching-oriented interactions without requiring additional time commitments.
• Recognize the conditions and organizational culture factors that enable or inhibit a coaching approach and describe strategies for addressing common barriers.
  

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