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-EDUCATIONAL P ROCRAM O VE RVIE W THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CROWTH IN THREE MAIOR AREAS: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SKILL lUILDINC: INFORMA TION SHARINC ON A BROAD RANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT ISSUES. AND INFORMAL NETWORKING WITH COLLEAGUES TO HELP MEMBERS COPE WITH CAREER AND PERSONAL ISSUES RELATED TO THE PROFESSION educational program themes , chosen by the 1995 CONFERENCE PLAN NING committee , concentrate on five .major areas OF CONCERN TO LOCAL government /managers around the world ■ EVOLVING INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES ■ THE impact of changing NATION AL/LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS AND VOTER CHARACTERISTICS ON GOVERNANCt: ■ regionalism as a SOlUT iCN TO URBAN PROBLEMS ■ THE CHALLENGES OF ENHANCING AND SUSTAINING A COMN\UNiTV S quality of LIFE: AND ■ personal and interpersonal issues facing managers Sessions also will be devoted to pertor- mance measurement, natural hazard mitieation. wise investment ot commu- nicA’ resources, and ocher topics. For the rirst time this year, the cduca^ cional program wili kick oft with a block of concurrent mini-plenarv ses sions following the Opening Session on Sunday Attendees can go to one or three sessions exploring: • New approaches to managing me imerdcoendence or metropolitan regions; • Compassionate ie.:dership as a wav to enhance creativity producti\it\. and organizational excellence; or • The evolution cf afSrmacive action policies and their impact on vour ortranizacion and communin'. In addition to interactive sessions with small panels ot high-qualit\ speakers, manv sessions will reature new formats These sessions will begin wirh an over\ less bv expert panelists, then will break up into small groups :or discussion. Information sharing also will take place during lunchtime oreaks. Structured and taciiitated—but inrormal — opportunities »vill be scnecuied. allossing time to discus^ management cnalienges and '*oiu- tions with vour colleagues. ► OR A DAILY LISTING OF CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ORGANIZED BY DAY AND TIME SLOT CONTACT JFAN BUCHANAN AT ICMA. 202/962-J623 INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOCIES Move oirT the on-ramp and onto the information superhighwav. These sessions will help \X)u maJee the most of new informauon technologies in the work place. Learn hou ro deal with the on slaught of cable and telecommunications W' companies, lex'crage telecommunications infrastructure ro aaract and retain busi nesses. and empower your emplo\*ees and vounelf with the latest technologies. Following are the tentative session titles; • Information Technology 101 • Surhng the Internet: >X’hat Does It Mean for Me? • Bridging the Information Technology Gap • Survivor s Guide to Dealing wth Cable and Telecommunications Companies • Strengthening Local GoAxrnment through Innovative Technology' • Attracting, Retaining, and Expanding Business by Using Telecommunications Infrastructure •A Managers Guide to Choosing Computer Software and Hardware GOVERNANCE .Many ICM\ members report a growing sense of alienation, apathy, or downright hostility toward local government from citizens in their communities. Citizens make unprecedented demands tor service but refuse to support higher taxes. Ses sions will examine the possibilities for improving this situation by nurturing leadership skills in elected officials, working with the media to educate and empower citizens, and changing staff prioiiucs. Hear how to determine if your local government is organized for the most effective service delivers', and learn about o