Episode 84

Generation on the Rise - How to Shape Your Team

Hosts Dave Pribulka, Eden Ratliff, and Brandon Ford, candid talk about shaping your team in your municipal organizations. 

They explore the essential roles needed in local government, the importance of dedicated HR departments, and the challenges of managing diverse personalities within teams. The conversation delves into the hiring process, community engagement in recruitment, and the dynamics of leadership, emphasizing the need for a balance between doers and thinkers.

TAKEAWAYS

  • HR is crucial for understanding municipal dynamics.
  • Community engagement is vital in the hiring process.
  • The role of the police chief can significantly impact management.
  • Home Rule Charters allow municipalities to create their own regulations.
  • Public safety funding is often misallocated in municipalities.
  • Dedicated HR departments can enhance employee wellness and education.
  • Managing doers and thinkers requires different strategies.
  • Building relationships with new leaders is essential for team cohesion.
  • Internal service departments play a key role in supporting operations.
  • The hiring process should focus on culture fit and qualifications.

About the Podcast

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PCC Local Time
A show about ideas and innovation in local government

About your host

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Nancy Hess

The Pioneering Change Community (PCC) hosts informal conversations about evolving ideas in local government management. I am founder of the PCC community and creator of the PCC Local Time podcast. I am also an HR & Org Development consultant who works with local governments to build high engagement workplaces. You can find out more about my work at www.njhessassociates.com