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Episode #20: Kevin Knutson – Total Quality Management Practices Jun 30, 2021

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Total Quality Management came out of the Japanese quality movement to explain how to improve productivity and quality of workmanship. Pinellas County Assistant County Administrator Kevin Knutson discusses the implementation of Total Quality Management Practices when he was with the City of Coral Springs.

Episode #19 SPECIAL RELEASE: Kevin Guthrie – Get Ready Now: Disaster Training, Exercises, and Preparedness for Local Governments Jun 21, 2021

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Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie, has more than 30 years of experience in public safety and emergency management. In this episode, Kevin covers emergency management preparedness for local governments in tangible, practical, and actionable terms.

Episode #18: Ronald Sanders – Cybersecurity and Public Service Jun 07, 2021

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Staff Director for The Florida Center for Cybersecurity Dr. Ronald Sanders discusses how cities can find themselves susceptible to ransomware attacks. In Florida, some of the most progressive and transparent public record laws make our cities and counties more vulnerable to hackers. Ron explains how small governments can better prepare and implement cyber-readiness.

Episode #17: Matt Spoor – How Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) Can Improve Neighborhoods and the Community’s Quality of Life Jun 07, 2021

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City of Safety Harbor City Manager Matt Spoor explains what community redevelopment agencies are and how their revenue can help re-invest in streetscapes, hardscapes, and other types of community-improvement projects.

RE-RELEASE: Lauren Gill – Rebuilding Paradise with Lauren Gill: Starting Anew After Disaster Apr 30, 2021

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Join us as we re-release one of our highlighted episodes! Lauren Gill, winter institute presenter and retired city manager of Paradise, California talks about preparing for disaster and rebuilding Paradise from the ground up after a wildfire burned the entire city.

Episode #16: Pam Brangaccio – When Retirement Becomes “What Now?” Apr 30, 2021

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Are you managing your city’s long-term plan better than you are managing your own? In this episode, we speak with FCCMA Senior Advisor Pam Brangaccio. She discusses her experience planning for retirement and how to get started if you don’t have a plan!

Episode #15: Emily Lewis – Promoting Women in Leadership Apr 30, 2021

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Join us as we speak with Emily Lewis, assistant county administrator, Charlotte County! As women entered her organization looking for mentorship, Emily implemented the nationwide “Lean In” program, which includes monthly meetings and guest speakers. Emily discusses the successful passing of a 2019 local-option sales tax that she helped manage in Charlotte County.

Episode #14: Carisse LeJeune – Managers in Transition: How to Plan for the Unexpected Apr 30, 2021

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Managers in Transition (MIT) can find themselves in a situation where everything suddenly comes to a screeching halt. In this episode, Carisse LeJeune speaks about planning for the future, dealing with the stigma surrounding MITs, and how to stay away from ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts).

Episode #13: David Hebert – Proactive Action in Underserved Communities Apr 01, 2021

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Oakland Park City Manager David Hebert discusses how local governments can be proactive in building equity in their communities by focusing on resources, infrastructure, and environmental resilience, while building relationships and bridging the gap between government and underserved populations.

Episode #12: Sheila Rose – Serving the Community and the Environment Through a “Culture of Green Excellence” Apr 01, 2021

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In this episode, we speak to Coconut Creek Deputy City Manager Sheila Rose about her background in sustainable development, city planning and the challenges and opportunities that come with implementing quality development initiatives while supporting environmental sustainability.

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