Sessions

  • Minnesota Public Sector Union Negotiations: A Guide for City Councils

    Lisa Schaefer, Human Resources & Learning Director, League of Minnesota Cities

    As a city council member you are responsible for your city’s most important resource – its people! Attracting and retaining skilled and engaged employees is critical to the delivery of services. Setting personnel policies that treat employees fairly and lawfully is an important aspect of governing a city. This includes keeping up to date on changes to public sector employment laws as well as navigating public sector collective bargaining processes. Gain insight into the union negotiation process, recent changes to public sector employment law, and promoting consistency and fairness in a mixed union and non-union environment.

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  • Preparing for the Future: Building Strong Relationships Across Generational Lines

    Kim Leer, Inlay Insights

    Studies show that multigenerational teams outperform more homogeneous groups by almost every measure. While the advantages are numerous, working together across generational lines is easier said than done. Today’s teams are often plagued by issues regarding everything from work ethic and retention to civility and fairness. To truly harness the benefits of generational diversity, it’s essential to move beyond “out with the old, in with the new.” Every generation contributes valuable perspectives to our communities and city councils. Delve into effective communication tactics that foster connection across ages, improve team cohesion, and enable teams to execute plans more efficiently.

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  • Building Trust and Enhancing Organizational Culture

    Moderator: Luke Fischer, Executive Director, League of Minnesota Cities 

    League of Minnesota Cities Panelists: Amber Eisenschenk, Research Manager; Julie Liew, Communication & Events Director; Lisa Schaefer, HR & Learning Director; Jen Wolf, Deputy Administrator – League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust

    Panel discussion with League of Minnesota Cities staff on how elected officials build stronger teams and organizations. Apply common themes we see across the state in cities of all sizes who are looking to increase trust, create healthy organizational cultures, and build relationships within city hall and out in the community.

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  • Homerun Leadership: Your Best Frameworks for Difficult Decisions

    Dr. Dave Webb

    Homerun Leadership’s IROD (Information, Reactions, Options, Decisions) is the ultimate tool for quick team/board/council decision-making. Gain insight to your greatest strengths as a leader, and how these strengths help with team settings and decision making. Explore your own leadership type and also understand the four leadership types most commonly found on every leadership team. Revisit four questions to achieve better team results and solutions, while improving team participation, decision making, and collaboration.

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