These national opportunities are targeted to provide useful educational experiences to legislators in specific subject areas that relate to North Dakota issues, at the least possible cost. In 2010, the Legislative Council staff and the national legislative service organizations provide informational materials that offer legislators opportunities for self-study on a full range of public policy issues and legislative skills. Legislative leader education. In 2010, leaders and prospective leaders are provided continuing education and leadership development opportunities. While good leadership is an intangible that is not teachable, the strategy and tactics of leadership are amenable to teaching.
Leaders learn agreement building skills as supplemental tools for reaching policy agreements.
8.1 Commit to providing opportunities for orientation and continuing education. 8.2 Give orientation a high priority and commit the time. 8.3 Use available state government and higher education resources. 8.4 Expand caucus mentoring programs. 8.5 Pool regional resources.