Blog

Check out topics and discussions related to the Center for Management Strategies' work on leading practices in local government management on the ICMA Blog. 

Group 

The CMS group is the location for peer-to-peer discussions related to the Center for Management Strategies, its partner organizations, and their work on leading practices in local government management.

ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS

The Center for Management Strategies offers organizational assessment instruments to help you diagnose your organizations work in and readiness for leading practice implementation. Access them here. 

Documents and Articles

The Center for Management Strategies maintains a library of documents, articles, and publications in leading practice areas that support local government managers. Visit the library. 

Knowledge Network

ICMA's Knowledge Network is an online community for fostering excellence and innovation in local government, built on the following ideals:  rich content, social networking and knowledge exchange, partnering, and global scope. Join the Center for Management Strategies' blog and group and learn how ICMA's Center for Management Strategies helps local governments improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

ICMA Publications

ICMA Publishing is a leading publisher of books, reports, survey research, training materials, and other resources used by local government management professionals, municipal and county associations, and colleges and universities. Areas of practice featured in ICMA publications include planning, finance, budgeting, economic development, human resource management, supervision, fire and rescue services, emergency management, and many others.