Session One – January 10, 2025: Council Manager Form of Government
- History and Philosophy of Council Management Form of Government
- The Role of the City/County Manager
- Factors for Success in a Political Environment
Session Two – February 21, 2025: Approaches to Leadership and City Management
- Leadership styles
- Competencies essential to local government managers
- Preparing the next generation of leaders
- Approaches of different leaders
Session Three – March 21, 2025: Managing Relationships
- Fostering Positive Council/Board/Community Relationships
- Working with and Managing Community Stakeholders
- Managing Development and Business Stakeholders
Session Four – April 25, 2025: Understanding the Legal Framework: Working with the Attorney and Clerk
- Understanding the Legal Framework and Structure in Your Role as a Manager
- How to work with you City/Town Clerk
- Working with the City/Town/County Attorney
Session Five – May 16, 2025: Topic: Budgets, Bonding and Development
- Budget and Bonding Basics
- Budgeting, Bonding and Labor Negotiations – A City Manager’s Perspective
- Planning, Economic Development & Politics
Session Six – August 15, 2025: Topic: Workforce Planning
- Culture and Training/ Development’s Role in Retention and Performance
- Cultivating the Next Generation of Managers and Leaders
- Building Your Bench – The Philosophy of Creating High Performance Teams
Session Seven – September 19, 2025: Topic: Communication
- Communicating in a Crisis
- Telling Your Story, The Importance of Creativity When Communicating to Residents
- Media and Social Media Do’s and Don’ts
Session Eight – October 17, 2025: Topic: Why City Management? Taking the Leap to the Top Seat and Preparing for the Next Step
- Lessons Learned after 10 Years in Position
- From Deputy to Manager after Four Months in Position
- Lessons Learned after Two Years in Position
Session Nine – December 12, 2025: Topic: Wrap Up and Graduation
- Remarks from ACMA Officers
- Remarks from ACMA Senior Advisors
- Sharing Your Experience
2024 ACMA Management Academy: Past Dates & Topics
ACMA
1820 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-258-5786
Fax: 602-253-3874
acma@azleague.org
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