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Governing Communities - Issues & Frustrations
Episode #1. Governing Perspectives - From the Inside and Closest to the People
4:30PM MST Thursday April 11th, 2024
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82390691947
Governing and governments are in the news. The public is frustrated and the media hardly attends to anything else. The KEI Network's series of webinars will explore the governing of Alberta's communities today - the issues and frustrations, drawing on our March-long survey of Chief Administrative Officers and Councils for Alberta's 317 municipalities.
The 3-episode series begins with the Perspectives of what's important to each of the Regions, Jurisdictions, and the People doing the governing: the CAOs, Mayors and Councillors, then in Episode 2 explore what they recommend for governing the various Relationships of municipalities today, and concluding with their Recommendations. The series reveals much about the priorities of municipal governments and the various roles and relationships that they find themselves having to manage today. Of particular interest is what is shared as recommendations and as an opportunity to blow off steam with comments.
You are invited to join us in discussing the issues and sharing your views. Zoom in 4:30MST
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82390691947
Webinar #1. Governing Perspectives - From the Inside and Closest to the Community will draw on the survey to portray - and the panel to discuss, how various governing officials view what is important in governing today and how their perspectives align - or not, among those in Alberta's regions and municipalities - large and small, urban and rural.
HOST
Perry Kinkaide editor of the KEI Network's newsletter and host of the associated weekly webinars. After immigrating to Canada in 1964, Perry's diverse career spans over 60 years with: the University of Alberta and 12-year episodes each as ADM with the Alberta Government, Managing Partner with KPMG Consulting, Founder and CEO of the Alberta Council of Technologies, and currently President and CEO of Kinkaide Enterprises. Perry is a sought after speaker - often provocative with a sense of humour, insightful about technologies impact on shaping the future, and well-know advocate of change mangement for people with disabilites, entrepreneurs and small businesses, and public systems and professions.
PANEL
Dawn Ringrose is Principal of Organizational Excellence Specialists and author of the Organizational Excellence Framework publication and accompanying toolkit. Since 1984, she has consulted to management in areas that positively contribute to organizational performance and worked with organizations across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Several of these organizations have been recognized by national excellence award programs. Dawn has been recognized by her peers with several awards and appointments that have included: Fellow Certified Management Consultant, External Team Member (Premiers Award of Excellence), Judge (Premiers Award for Healthy Workplaces), Board Member (Global Benchmarking Network), Executive Team (Organizational Excellence Technical Committee QMD ASQ). Recently involved in several exciting undertakings, Dawn has: Authored a chapter on organizational excellence published in the 'Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy and Governance', Served as Project Leader on the global research study that has captured the current state of organizational excellence; Partnered with others to include the toolkit in national entrepreneurial training and nation building programs. FOR MORE
George Cuff is a renowned figure in municipal governance, boasting four decades of advising councils and boards throughout Alberta, across Canada, and globally. Revered for his forthright counsel, he's authored over 400 articles and 10 books on local government, notably Tucker Goes to City Hall and The Mayor. Former Mayor of Spruce Grove, Alberta, and Past President of both the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and Federation of Canadian Municipalities, George garners accolades including the Award of Excellence from AUMA and FCM. A dedicated volunteer, he extends his expertise through seminars, podcasts, and advisory services, enriching communities nationwide. FOR MORE
Dennis Pommen boasts over fifty years of public service, including 25 years with municipal governments starting with the City of Lethbridge and 28 years in client-focused management consulting. His career spanned from municipal finance and engineering to city and county management, offering firsthand experience in navigating community issues. Transitioning to consultancy, influenced by industry leaders like George Cuff and Dawn Ringrose, Dennis tackled governance challenges in both public and private sectors. As a consultant, he faced diverse expectations, akin to the delicate "balancing act" of municipal governance. Now retired, Dennis remains active in community service, leveraging his expertise in organizations like Rotary International and PROBUS, while mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and volunteering extensively since his early days with the Lethbridge Jaycees. FOR MORE
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