Learning and Conferences

LEARNING FOR THE WHOLE TEAM

The Alliance for Innovation was founded on the principle of continued learning, and as a result, the organization employs several methods for encouraging ongoing learning in a diverse, team-building environment. 

TLG Conference
The organization’s signature event, the Transforming Local Government (TLG) Conference, takes place annually and brings together hundreds of local government professionals from every facet of public service. 

During the course of the TLG Conference, diverse participants engage in cross-functional networking and thought-provoking workshops.  TLG attendees represent public service professionals from all over the country, including elected officials, city and county managers, department directors, chiefs of police/fire, supervisors, department assistant managers, administrators, assistant city/county managers, and front-line staff among others. Many organizations send teams to the conference, which allows for a unique learning opportunity.

Webcasts and Other Events
In addition to the annual TLG Conference, the Alliance is proud to offer numerous learning events brought to members of each region upon request.  Additionally, two free satellite webcasts are available each year, covering pressing topics specifically of interest to Alliance members.  These webcasts feature roundtable discussions by experts as well as your local government peers. Webcasts allow for audience participation.  Recent webcast topics include implementing skill-based pay, taking ideas from planning to implementation, and branding your government. 

Exploring New Opportunities
With the addition of Alliance partners, Arizona State University and the ICMA, the number of learning opportunities will grow, including new conferences and seminars. 

A new conference is planned, focused on Big Ideas and using the “renaissance weekend” format of inviting participants from different disciplines to explore pressing issues.  Alliance members will have preferential access to this conference.

Additionally, ASU’s Decision Theater is another way the university contributes to the Alliance.  The Decision Theater, a 3-dimensional, 7-screen, immersive auditorium in Tempe, AZ, is changing the way decisions are made.  The theater’s unique environment uses digital and GIS data and visualization technology to encourage collaborative decision-making.