Ways to leverage resources more efficiently.

Since its adoption in 1914, professional management has grown to become the most popular form of local government among communities with populations of 2,500 or more.

Anticipating the future is the job that public employees signed up for. Learning to manage like a futurist can help local government managers do that.

Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, ICMA’s Fund for Professional Management has supported citizens’ groups in more than 100 cities, towns, and counties across the United States.

ICMA was founded as the City Managers’ Association when eight of the existing 31 U.S. managers met in Springfield, Ohio, in December 1914.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest kickstarts our leadership journey in 14 steps.