"The e-learning programs of the alliance have proven to be a great value for our training budget.  we are able to receive training from top quality presenters without having to spend money in travel expenses.  the convenience of the elearning programs have also provided an opportunity for more employees to attend the training, creating richer dialogue and follow up among our staff."

-matthew vanderhorst, customer service director, city of montgomery, ohio

The Alliance delivers webinars on timely topics to your organization, saving travel cost and the environment!  Webinars provide an opportunity to train the masses within your organization.  You can train across departments saving money and providing teambuilding experiences for your entire staff. Different delivery formats are offered to meet your learning needs:

hot topic webinars

Timely hot topic 90-minute webinars. A panel discussion delivers diverse perspectives and experiences on a specific subject matter.  The learning experience doesn't end after the virtual session.  We continue the dialogue by providing participants with discussion questions, access to resources and participation in hot topic blogs.

learning café

The learning café showcases a selection of featured Transforming Local Government case study applications, Innovation Award submittals, as well as other local government best practice ideas. Learning Cafés are typically 60-minute presentations including time for partipant questions. 

member virtual forums

Facilitated thought provoking conversation with a leading manager or expert in local government.  Participants have an opportunity to contribute to the discussion.

upcoming events

Register for one of the Alliance for Innovation's webinars by clicking the links below or visiting our calendar. Contact the Alliance at 888.496.0944 or your Regional Director with questions.  

	FREE Knowledge Network Training You are invited to take a tour of the Alliance’s new web site and Knowledge Network developed in partnership with ICMA.  The new network features a host of Web 2.0 tools designed to help you access and participate in the best research, innovation and development of best practices Click Below to Learn More AND to register: Fri, Aug 6, 2010 1:00-2:00 PM EDT Thu, Aug 19, 2010 1:00-2:00 PM EDT Fri, Sep 3, 2010 1:00-2:00PM EDT Thu, Sep 16, 2010 1:00-2:00PM EDT
	ReveNue Enhancement OppoRtunities In this economy, we’ve all been tightening our belts. Unfortunately, for many cities and counties around the U.S., this has meant cutting services, cutting hours and cutting staff. Even in better times, cities and counties are challenged to generate sufficient revenues to sustain their general fund operations. While taxpayers demand enhanced services, they also pressuring their local governments to hold the line on tax and fee increases. CH2M HILL has partnered with several local governments to help them discover and recover uncollected revenues. Join us for an interactive webinar brought to you in partnership with Alliance Corporate Partner CH2M HILL to learn more about the successes this new service is producing for local government.   Click Below to Learn More and to Register: Revenue Enhancement Opportunities - August 4, 2010 Pricing: Free Members, $49 Non-Members
	Organizational Resilience regional forum The Alliance for Innovation and Arizona City/County Management Association (ACMA) are co-sponsoring an Arizona statewide webinar on Organizational Resilience, presented by Janet D. Denhardt, professor at Arizona State University school of public affairs. This program explores how leaders and managers can approach change and innovation in a way that builds the organization’s capacity for resilience, creativity, and adaptation when the unexpected occurs. Click Below to Learn More AND to register: Organizational Resilience - August 12, 2010 Pricing: Free Members, $29 Non-Members
	The Workforce of the Future - Maximizing Opportunities through Success Planning A Manager's Forum with Tom Muehlenbeck and LaShon Ross, Plano, TX As a responsible and driven City Manager, Tom Muehlenbeck of Plano, TX has been to the succession and development of the future leaders within his organization.  By enlisting the help of LaShon Ross, Deputy City Manager the duo have aggressively worked on a succession model for nearly a decade to prepare and lead Plano into the future.  During this Manager's Forum both Muehlenbeck and Ross will share their insights on succession planning and specifics about the Plano program. Click Below to Learn More AND to register: The Workforce of the Future - August 25, 2010 Pricing: Free Members, $49 Non-Members
	Engaging the Community to Encourage Local Economic Vitality The economic impact of buying local is important to the vitality of any community. Recent studies have proven that there are financial gains for a local economy that can be realized through buy local initiatives. While that in itself is potentially a good enough reason to engage in “localizing campaigns,” the long term benefits of becoming more environmentally sustainable, preservation of greenspace and a strengthened sense of community is the real prize for our communities’ futures. Click Below to Learn More AND to register: Engaging the Community to Encourage Local Economic Vitality- August 31, 2010 Pricing: $149 Members, $249 Non-Members, $495 Members Org-Wide, $395 TLG partner orgs, $825 non-members org-wide

webinar pricing for hot topics

In response to organizations who wish to have wider distribution of Alliance webinar events, we now offer an organization-wide pricing tier of $495.  If your organization plans on having more than three computer logins, organization-wide is a more cost effective solution.  Additionally, all organization-wide registrations receive access to the event blog as well as a copy of the webinar on CD for use internally.  A $100 discount is available for TLG Partners who are purchasing organization-wide registration. 

For a two minute recording on how to use the GoToWebinar software, click here!