Leading and Governing Associates

Services
Leading & Governing Associates offers a custom-tailored mix of services to its clients. This includes;
Workshops and Conference Presentations that provide participants with practical knowledge and skills: The Public Purposes of Public Schools: Visions and Values of Public Education in Our Democratic Republic, N.C. School Boards Association 2008 Annual Conference From Campaigning to Governing: The Art and Science of Public Decision Making, Council of State Governments 2008 Western Legislative Academy Practical Ethical Decision Making for Public Life, 2008 Midwestern Intergovernmental Audit Forum Public Choices in State Agencies, 2008 Georgia Leadership Institute, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia Policy Leadership for Mayors and Council Members! Public Values, Choices, and Decisions, National League of Cities 2008 Leadership Training Institute	Policy Navigation and Strategic Facilitation that helps boards, councils, and commissions crystallize their purpose, frame goals, address governance issues, and engage their publics:  Blue Ribbon Committee on the Future of Wake County The Special Transit Advisory Commission’s Regional Transit Vision Plan Research Triangle Regional Reality Check’s Regional Visioning Exercise Charlotte City Council Policy Leadership Retreat N.C. Association of County Commissioners Strategic Goals Initiative
Governance Education, Training, and Writing that helps public officials disseminate knowledge, ideas, and capacity throughout their organizations and jurisdictions:  Local Officials, Regional Leaders: A Strategic LeaderShop for Navigating Regional Challenges, N.C. Local Elected Leaders Academy, 2008 Ethical Decision Making Training for Local Government Planning and Zoning Officials and Staff, Municipal Association of South Carolina, 2006 “Rebuilding a Public for Public Schools,” Pennsylvania School Boards Association,  PSBA Bulletin, 2005 “Effective Council Meetings: Using Public Values to Guide Board Decisions,” International City/County Management Association, IQ Report, 2005 “From Strategic Planning to Visioning: Tools for Navigating the Future,” International City/County Management Association, Public Management, 2001