We can't control the filters that others choose when they look at us.
135 Finding the Blind Spots: Personal & Organizational Best Practices & Strategies for Countering Implicit Bias
Thursday, October 7, 2021
In this session, attendees will look at how implicit bias, the way individuals unconsciously exhibit judgements towards other individuals and groups, may also impact organizations, institutions, and systems where fairness is critical. This session will focus on finding these blind spots and identifying both individual and organizational best practices and strategies that support an equitable approach to service provision.
Instructor: Adèle James, M.A., Certified Professional Coach and Consultant
Overview of county budgeting and financial management
116 County Budgeting and Financial Planning
Friday, October 8, 2021
Counties have complex systems for budgeting and financial management. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of county budgeting and the budget process. Discussion includes a review of the County Budget Act, a year in the county budget cycle, key elements of a budget, and the integration of strategic plans into the annual budget. Participants also examine county revenue sources, sales and property tax allocation, General Fund and special funds, creating and integrating department-recommended budgets, and public involvement in the budget process.
Instructors: Robert Bendorf, retired Yuba County CAO and Mona Miyasato, is the current County Executive Officer of Santa Barbara County.
Nature and dimensions of leadership in effective organizations
120 The Art and Practice of Organizational Leadership
Thursday, October 14, 2021
This interactive course designed for both experienced and new senior county managers explores the practical applications of leadership in creating a high performing county organization – especially in the difficult environments counties operate. Participants engage in discussions of key practices in formal and informal leadership, particularly in achieving sustainable change; employee engagement and team-building strategies; leadership when you’re not in charge; and techniques for developing a vital workplace culture which supports organizational members.
Instructor: Dr. Frank Benest is former city manager of Palo Alto and a noted expert in organizational leadership and management.
How to figure out where you are going
339 IT Define an IT Strategy and Roadmap
Friday, October 14, 2021
Most IT departments struggle to develop a strategic IT plan that aligns with their organization, is understood outside of IT, and demonstrates ROI and the value that IT provides. This course will look at a visual approach to developing an IT strategy. One based on mandate and organizational context that will ensure IT departments meet the rapidly changing needs of the organization and articulated in terms the organization understands.
Instructor: Liza Massey, Chief Information Officer for Marin County.
Context, structure, and funding of realignment in California
307 Realignment 101: The Basics of 1991 and 2011 Realignments - Day 1
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Confused about Realignment and how it all started? This course examines the history and rationale for establishing Realignment in 1991; why programs were included, what was learned, and the expansion to realignment in 2011 – all updated with program and funding changes through 2020. Instructors will present a high-level overview of Realignment by examining the establishment of the 1991 Realignment and discusses details of the impacts on health and human services and behavioral health programs, funding, and the current status of changes. In addition, the course explores the 2011 Realignment, – changes impacting 1991 Realignment, and the funding impacts. For a highly comprehensive study of the mechanics and the inner workings of the 1991-2011 Realignment be sure to register for 307 Realignment 101: The Basics of 1991 and 2011 Realignments - Day 2.
Instructors: Diane Cummins former Special Advisor to Governor Brown for state and local finances and has worked in both the executive and legislative branches on the budget; Robert Manchia, San Mateo County Chief Financial Officer; Ardee Apostol, Acting Assistant Finance Director, San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency; and Monica Bentley, Assistant Director of Finance, Riverside County Department of Public Social Services.
Context, structure, and funding of realignment in California
307 Realignment 101: The Basics of 1991 and 2011 Realignments - Day 2
Friday, October 29, 2021
This course will dive deeper into the complexities of Realignment in 1991. The day will delve into navigating the dollars, this course requires basic knowledge of the history and structure of Realignment as this section will only focus on the inner workings of Realignment by examining in detail: fiscal issues; structure and allocation of local funds; the flow of funds in human services, public safety, health, behavioral health, and other programs; forecasting and tracking Realignment sales tax, VLF and Prop 172 funds; fund growth; and other fiscal issues. The course takes a viewpoint on budgeting Realignment and opportunities for funding maximization, tools for tracking, monitoring, and forecasting. To learn about the history and structure from a high-level overview of 1991-2011 Realignment be sure to register for 307 Realignment 101: The Basics of 1991 and 2011 Realignments - Day 1.
Instructors: Robert Manchia, San Mateo County Chief Financial Officer; Ardee Apostol Acting Assistant Finance Director, San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency; and Monica Bentley, Assistant Director of Finance, Riverside County Department of Public Social Services.
