Special Sessions
April 20-21, 2023
Program Fee: $350
Accurate revenue forecasting is the foundation of sound budgeting. This challenging task is an essential tool in governmental planning, and it leads to the smooth operation of any governmental organization. No advance preparation is needed, but knowledge of Excel is recommended. Participants may earn up to 16 CPE credits in economics through the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).*
Learning objectives:
- Learn about different types of forecasting techniques and various measures of accuracy in revenue streams
- Employ forecasting techniques to develop a revenue forecast for a government jurisdiction
Faculty:
Nicholas Warner, data scientist at the Center for State and Local Finance (CSLF) and the Fiscal Research Center (FRC)
*Due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19, the Center for State and Local Finance may be required to alter this schedule. Should any changes occur, we will communicate directly with registrants, and will update the public via email and social media.
May 8-9, 2023
Program Fee: $350
Whether you’re a lawmaker, policy analyst, non-profit director, or local government official, strengthening one’s personal foundation as a leader is just one of many steps toward demonstrating political leadership skills such as conflict resolution bargaining and negotiation, decision-making, effective communication, and networking & building coalitions. In this training, participants bolster their effective leadership skills in political environments with our lead instructor, guest speakers, case studies, and exercises. To finish the course, participants present their step-by-step strategy for demonstrating political leadership skills to an expert panel.*
Learning objectives:
- Understand and build the personal characteristics essential for effective political leadership
- Understand the sources of power that underly leadership
- Develop a strategy for building one’s personal foundation, influence, power, and political skills, with particular focus on communicating vision and strategy to others
- Grasp and develop the skills necessary for conflict management and decision-making
- Learn and practice competencies for inspiring, motivating, and managing others toward better performance
Faculty:
Sharon Hill, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Public Management and Policy, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University
*Due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19, the Center for State and Local Finance may be required to alter this schedule. Should any changes occur, we will communicate directly with registrants, and will update the public via email and social media.