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"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.  

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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:

Future Dates:
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 Talkin' 'Bout My Generation...Here We Are Now, Entertain Us!

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Join us on February 9th for the first Managers Forum of 2012.  This Webinar will air live at 9:00am PST; 10:00am MST/Arizona; 11am Central; Noon- EST.
We hear a lot these days about “preparing the next generation.” City and county managers in California even have a task force devoted to the issue.  Why is this an important topic? Humboldt County, CA County Administrator, Phil Smith-Hanes, will answer this question on February 9th.  Mr. Smith-Hanes considered himself a member of the “next generation” until he realized young people entering the workforce today didn’t share the same values and experiences he has.  Drawing on the work of historians William Strauss and Neil Howe, Mr. Smith-Hanes talks about how generations can relate in the workplace, why the “generation gap” may not matter quite as much as some people tend to think, and how generational cycles may actually point to a hopeful future.
Phillip Smith-Hanes was appointed County Administrative Officer for Humboldt County on December 19, 2009. He brought to the position more than 13 years of experience in local government, in both cities and counties in two states. Immediately prior to his appointment as CAO, Mr. Smith-Hanes served for two years as Humboldt County’s Assistant County Administrative Officer.  Mr. Smith-Hanes earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University, a law degree from Washburn University Law School and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Kansas.
Free for Alliance for Innovation Members 
$49 Non-Member Rate
Title:    Talkin Bout My Generation...Here We Are Now, Entertain Us!
Date:    Thursday, February 9, 2012
Time:    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

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Generating Revenue with Green Initiatives

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Join Active Network for a free webinar on February 14th to learn how your organization can implement a public space recycling program that not only benefits the environment, but also generates revenue for your organization while costing you nothing.
Like many organizations, the City of Colorado Springs was looking for ways to raise incremental revenue and drive green and sustainable initiatives. With the help of Active Network's Municipal Marketing and Greener Corners, the city recently launched a public space recycling program in their downtown area and city parks at no cost to the city or taxpayers. The city expects to generate up to $100,000 of new revenue in 2012 alone.
In this webinar, you'll learn:
  • How your organization can implement recycling initiatives and generate revenue - without spending any money
  • How to report tangible, meaningful results such as recycling tonnage and trees saved
  • Success stories including the City of Colorado Springs, who celebrated Earth Day by initially launching 150 recycle bins throughout the city
  • How partnership marketing can help you raise revenue without raising taxes
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Time: 10am - 11am PST
Cost: Free for Members, $49 for Non-Memebrs

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Don't miss this webinar to learn how your organization can generate revenue while meeting your "go green" objectives through innovative green marketing partnerships.
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Cloud Computing for Local Government

February 16, 2012

Can local governments live in the clouds... the Internet Cloud that is?

Internet-based computing also known as Cloud Computing is the practice in which large groups of remote servers are networked so as to allow sharing of data-processing tasks, centralized data storage, and online access to computer services or resources. A great example of this is how Google hosts Google Mail and Google Docs.  The users files are stored remotely using technology run on Google’s hardware and software.  Even Facebook and YouTube could be considered cloud computing as large storage facilities for media sources and social interaction.

In government, cloud computing has emerged as an answer to major information technology challenges, such as infrastructure sprawl, strained budgets and a flat IT workforce. No longer does a local government need to have all of the internal resources both from a personnel and a hardware perspective to operate its technology.  
According Governing magazine, “Unlike many technological advancements, cloud computing can provide a quick, dramatic return with limited investment.”  Cloud computing demonstrates the potential to reinvent the business of government as usual.  One example is the Federal governments Cloud First policy which requires federal agencies to default to cloud-based solutions whenever a secure, reliable, cost –effective option exists.
This webinar will focus on the viability of cloud computing for local governments.  We will look at what systems can be moved to the cloud, the decision process to move a system to the cloud, assessing the return on investment, picking the right platforms, the impacts on the workforce, what should remain inhouse, and what are the security risks.
Title:    Cloud Computing for Local Government
Date:    Thursday, February 16, 2012
Time:    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST

Register Now!

This is a LIVE Webinar event.  Webinar Times: 1:00PM ET – 2:30PM ET, 12:00PM CT – 1:30PM CT, 11:00AM MT – 12:30AM MT, 10:00AM PT – 11:30AM PT. (Note: Arizona local air time is 11:00AM  – 12:30PM)
Price is $149 for Alliance Members and $249 for nonmembers, Organization-wide Members Distribution  $495, Organization-wide TLG Partner Distribution $395, Organization-wide Nonmember Distribution $825
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TLG Learning Cafe: If You Engage them, They Will Come...Again and Again

February 21, 2012

The Alliance for Innovation brings you the TLG Learning Café, highlights of the Transforming Local Government conference brought home to your organization.

If You Engage Them, They Will Come...Again and Again:  Building Sustained Community Engagement

Is your community undertaking a major comprehensive planning effort or visioning exercise?  Are you feeling overwhelmed about how to engage the community in that work?  In "If You Engage Them, They Will Come...Again and Again," Ian Hall and Gary Holmes of Winnipeg and Larry Schooler in Austin will take participants through an interactive session to prepare you to tackle those challenges.  You'll also hear first-hand experiences from the presenters, have a chance to discuss challenges and opportunities, and see community engagement techniques.

This session is ideally suited for local government professionals who specialize in urban planning, community engagement, city management, technology, facilitation, organizational development, public relations, and media relations.  It will help professionals from any aspect of local government understand the significance of working together with professionals from other departments and from outside their municipality to develop a multi-pronged approach to community engagement and comprehensive planning.  Finally, it will lay the groundwork for local government professionals to create a sustainable culture of community engagement.

Attendees will learn:

    The importance of building consensus around a long-term community vision and how that informs next steps
    The need to pick the right mix of community engagement tools and community champions to capture broad public input
    How to sustain public enthusiasm and support for long-term community engagement
Title: If You Engage Them, They Will Come...Again and Again: Building Sustained Community Engagement
Date: february 21, 2012
Time: 1:00PM ET - 2:00PM ET
1:00PM ET – 2:00 PM ET; 12:00PM CT – 1:00 PM CT; 11:00AM MT – 12:00 PM MT; 10:00AM PT – 11:00 AM PT
Price is $49 for Alliance Members and $99 for nonmembers.  Organization-wide viewing available for $249.00

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!

 

Introducing the Alliance for Innovation Learning Bank

Invest in the Alliance for Innovation Learning Bank and receive discount pricing on webinar bundles that provide you organization-wide access to emerging practices within local government.  Through the Learning Bank you can use Alliance webinars as your platform for organizational learning.  Staff members can access LIVE events, along with learning resources such as presentations and discussion follow-up questions that enhance the learning experience.  Your staff can gather in groups, view webinars at their desktop, and even watch On Demand after the live events. 

Purchase bundles for three, six, or an unlimited amount of webinars in an annual period that begins at the time of purchase. Pricing is as follows:

Bundle 3 – 10% Discount

  • Members $1,336
  • TLG Partners $1,067
  • Nonmembers $2,417

Bundle 6 – 20% Discount

  • Members $2,376
  • TLG Partners $1,896
  • Nonmembers $4,296

Bundle Unlimited – 25% Discount

  • Members $4,455
  • TLG Partners $3,555
  • Nonmembers $8,055

Contact Tracy Miller at tmiller@transformgov.org for more information or to sign up.