Developing Leadership Skills to Implement Best Practices

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There is a difference between understanding a best practice and implementing that best practice in your organization. Putting new policies and processes in place requires much more than technical knowledge; it requires excellent communication and change management skills, too.

This session will outline the critical leadership skills that local government finance professionals need to make a positive, long-lasting impact on their organization. Panelists will share their experiences working with both internal and external stakeholders to take their organization to the next level.

Learning Objectives

  • List the leadership skills that enable local government finance professionals to implement best practices successfully.

  • Identify GFOA resources available to help develop these leadership skills.

  • Describe strategies that local government finance professionals have used to enact change and implement best practices in their organizations.