2022 Webinars

Webinar on hybrid work culture for local governments. Details: Nov 29, 2:30 pm, hosted by Institute for Local Government.

Hybrid Working: Workplace Culture & Accessibility Best Practices for Local Governments

Local governments are facing increased demand for hybrid workplaces, with more and more employees looking for flexibility and work-life balance…

Webinar on career pathways for local government staff, featuring Jen Anderson, Dr. Frank Benest, Sophia Selivanoff, Taylor Buck.

Building Career Pathways for Local Government Staff

The public sector workforce is changing drastically with new generations of workers discovering the benefits of working for a local government agency…

Free webinar on local government recruitment, Oct 26, 10:30 AM-12 PM. Registration required at www.ca-ilg.org.

Local Government Recruitment and Retention: What Managers Need to Know

The great resignation, continued retirement wave and lingering impacts of the COVID pandemic are having significant and lasting effects on local…

Free webinar on legal developments in public sector social media, Oct 18, 12:30-2:00 PM. Registration required at www.ca-ilg.org.

Understanding New Legal Developments for Public Sector Social Media

Local governments are using social media as a public engagement tool now more than ever. But social media is regulated by a complex set of legal…

Free webinar on social media for local governments, Oct 13, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Free, registration required. www.ca-ilg.org.

Social Media & Public Engagement Best Practices for Local Governments

Social media is the hub for all things happening in local communities and their local governments. Governments have had to learn how to navigate the…

Free webinar on "Sustainable Recreation," Aug 31, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, promoting CA's recreational areas. Registration required at ca-ilg.org.

Sustainable Recreation: How to Get an Economic Boost while Protecting and Preserving the Environment

Recreational areas throughout the State of California have experienced a substantial growth in visitors over the past couple years. From pandemic…

Leading Local: Managing Difficult Conversations with Constituents & Colleagues

recording coming soon

Virtual strategy event for underserved communities on Aug 9, 2022, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. Free registration at www.ca-ilg.org.

Virtual Public Engagement Strategy for Underserved Communities: Challenges and Solutions

Virtual public engagement is here to stay. While many local governments have been successful at exploring new technologies and seeing an increase in…

Cultural Intelligence training for local leaders: "Mastering the Art of Crucial Conversations" on July 27, 10 AM-12 PM. Registration required.

Cultural Intelligence Training Series

Cultural intelligence (CI) or cultural quotient (CQ) is having the capacity to relate and work effectively with different groups of people and across…

Leading Local: Managing Conflict Through the Lens of Equity

Free webinar on wildfire preparedness and prevention, June 23, 10:30 AM - 12 PM. Topics: alerts, evacuation, risk analysis, and more.

Personal and Organizational Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention

Extreme heat events and continued drought, have made devastating wildfire events a year-round concern. With this increased threat, local leaders are…

Virtual event on registered apprenticeships for local gov't on June 22, 1:30 PM. Registration is free. Hosted by ILG with DIR.

How Registered Apprenticeships Can Work in Your Local Agency

Many public sector employers are struggling to attract and retain a high-skilled, inclusive, 21st century workforce because of evolving employee and…

Leading Local: Depolarizing Within

Free webinar on civility in local government, offering strategies to improve civil discourse. Scheduled for June 2, 10:30 AM - 12 PM.

Leading Local: Civility in Local Government

Local governments across the state are experiencing increased vitriol, polarization and disruptions at their public meetings. Local officials and…

Leading Local: Developing the Language of Cultural Intelligence – Building a Living Glossary

Webinar on ballot measures and municipal elections, campaign finance rules, May 24 at 1:00 PM. Registration free.

Ballot Measures and Municipal Elections: What Local Leaders Need to Know

Ballot measures play an important part in policymaking, and public agencies and officials face important restrictions and requirements related to…

Free webinar on local government taxes: budgeting, forecasting, trends. May 4, 12:30-2 PM. Register at www.ca-ilg.org.

Local Gov’t Taxes: Budgeting, Forecasting, and Future Trends

California cities, counties and special districts are embarking on annual budgeting activities. These budgets are based on projections around sales…

Cultural Intelligence Training Series Session 1: Cultural Intelligence 101

Cultural Intelligence Training Series

Cultural intelligence (CI) or cultural quotient (CQ) is having the capacity to relate and work effectively with different groups of people and across…

Virtual listening session on public sector workforce. Wed, Mar 23, 3:00-4:30 PM. Register at www.ca-ilg.org.

Reinvigorating the Public Sector Workforce Pipeline, Post-Pandemic

Reinvigorating the Public Sector Workforce Pipeline, Post-Pandemic
A Virtual Listening Session

Free webinar on navigating public meetings and updates to laws, January 24, 2022, 12:30 PM-2:00 PM. Registration at www.ca-ilg.org.

Navigating New Laws and Protocols Around Public Meetings: The Brown Act and Other Considerations

Over the last two years, local governments have pivoted to virtual and hybrid council and board meetings to ensure transparency and maintain…