This is a specialized training on both practical and legal considerations of Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law and Data Practices requirements. Participants will gain an understanding of these complicated laws, gain an understanding of updated regulations, learn how to access appropriate resources, and leave with practical knowledge for working within the laws’ parameters.

This tabletop exercise prepares participants to respond effectively to an active violence incident and the subsequent reunification process. Through realistic scenarios and guided discussions, attendees will examine the roles, responsibilities, and coordination among various agencies. Emphasis will be placed on communication, decision-making, and maintaining safety throughout both phases. The exercise promotes collaboration and identifies areas for improvement in emergency response and reunification protocols.

Having difficult conversations is the number one issue that comes up when we work with leaders, managers, team members, and supervisors. This training tackles the tough stuff. We’ll explore strategies for surfacing tension and working through conflict. Participants will learn how to discern what is helpful about conflict and how to navigate through challenging discussions with confidence and competence. Whether it's addressing resistance in a team, shifting recurring conflict, or increasing a team’s skill and comfort with having disagreements; this training will equip participants with the tools to handle tough situations effectively.

Is a hot topic producing conflict in your community? Do leaders or employees feel passionately about issues and can’t agree? Dealing with conflict constructively in local government is an essential skill in today’s world. Avoidance and compromise aren’t the only options. Addressing conflict effectively can be an opportunity to strengthen relationships and find creative solutions to tough problems, even when emotions run high.

This is a foundational training session. This workshop is intended to help build capacity for city leaders, zoning administrators, and planning commission members when it comes to a foundational understanding of land use. This training will help cities to approach zoning questions with increased confidence.