Memo- GTS Board and Commission Training
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Memorandum
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Steven C. Mielke, City Manager
September 10, 1999
GTS Board and Commission Training
At a recent Council meeting, Council member Hesch asked the staff to research GTS
training opportunities for boards and commissions. Attached is information that outlines
some of the programs available through GTS.
Time has been set aside on Tuesday's work session to review the information and to
determine if it is desirable to proceed with planning additional board and commission
training.
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Government
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Suite 40 I
480 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 222.7409 (Voice)
(651) 223-5307 (Fax)
GTS@mngts.org
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Acoomp~ishing Y cur Agend~, Communira~on , M~n~ging Confiid, and Pariiamenta~ ProcOOure
ACCOMPLISHING YOUR AGENDA
(Half-Day Program)
Seminar Outline
Role of Boards/Commissions/Committees
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.:. Defining the mission
.:. Realistic impact
.:. Expectations, goals and inter-relationships
.:. Interaction between different Boards and Commissions
How to Conduct a Meeting/Public Hearing
.:. Definition of each
.:. A look at decision-making processes and skills
.:. Effective use of Roberts Rules of Order
.:. Hints on how to manage an unruly group
Team Building
.:. Working together within and between Boards and Commissions
.:. Building trust and confidence
.:. Dealing with hidden agendas, conflicts of interest, ethics
Skill Development Workshops ·
Increase skills which enhance an individual's contribution to the change process
.:. Developing Effective Communication Skills
.:. Managing Contlict Effectively
.:. Parliamentary Procedure, From Principles to Practice
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Contact:
Mary Sabatke, Program Planner
Organizational Services
Government Training Service
Suite 401, 480 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101.2240
65 1/222.7409
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~ OTHER CONSULTING SERVICES FOR BOARDS
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Planning
To determine goals and strategies to achieve results:
.:. Board action planning
.:. Board-Agency goal setting
.:. Strategic planning
Process Consultation
To catalyze group process for increased effectiveness:
.:. Controversial policy decisions,
.:. Conflict situations
.:. Groups designed to solicit citizen input
Contact:
Mary Sabatke. Program Planner
Organizational Services
Government Training Service
Suite 40 1,480 Cedar Street
St. Paul. MN 55101-2240
651/222-7409
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TEAM BUILDING
In This Course. Your Group Will Learn to:
.:. Assess the current level of team performance
.:. Identify its strengths and areas which could be improved
.:. Understand and work with individual personalities more effectively
.:. Develop an action plan to improve team functioning
The Team-Building Process You Will Master Includes:
I . Needs Assessment
2. Team-Building Session: One or Two Days
3. Follow-Up Report and/or Session
GOAL SETTING
After This Exciting Course. Your Group Will Be Able To:
.:. Identify a clear set of goals
.:. Prioritize the goals and establish direction
.:. Develop support for these goals among Policymakers and Staff
.:. Develop the communication and teamwork required to achieve these goals
Your Understanding of the Goal Setting Process Will Include:
I _ Needs Assessment
2_ Goal-Setting Session: One or Two Days
3. Follow-Up Report and/ or Session
Suite 40 I
480 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 222.7409 (Voice)
(651) 223.5307 (Fax)
GTS@mngts.org
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