This session focuses on the critical leadership skills needed by public officials in today's challenging and rapidly changing political, economic, social, and technical environments. This module provides an in-depth analysis of leadership theory and practice and allows participants to evaluate their own leadership style. According to numerous studies, the American people are hungry for ethical leadership. Municipal officials are always part of a team. In order to be successful, they need to work closely with others to meet the complex challenges facing their communities.
Some teams are more effective than others.
This module addresses several questions related to building an effective leadership team. Communicating effectively Communicating with others is an essential part of everything we do. While we communicate all the time, effective communication can be difficult. All of Maine's diverse communities, regardless of size or location, face important challenges and opportunities as they seek to achieve a better future. This session of the Municipal Leadership Program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills leaders will need to work with their communities in shaping the future.