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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1990 0221 CC REG ITEM 08HPAUL W. LAWRASON, Jr. Mayor SCOTT MONTGOMERY Mayor Pro Tem ELOISE BROWN Councilmember CLINT HARPER, Ph.D. Councilmember BERNARDO M. PEREZ Councilmember LILLIAN KELLERMAN City Clerk MOORPARK OP 9` 00 M E M O R A N D I.1 M ITEM STEVEN KUENY City Manager CHERYL J.KANE City Attorney PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Director of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police RICHARD T. HARE City Treasurer TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development DATE: February 12, 1990 (CC rneet.ing of 2/21/90) SUBJECT: MANAGEMENT SKILLS WORKSHOP In accordance with the Moorpark Qparating Procedure No 1 - Meetings and Conference Expense.' This memorandum is being forwarded to the Council so as to approve the Director's attendance at a workshop regarding Management Skills for Planners. The MOP No. 1 requires that when irie cost of registrati ,`- .odging, meals, etc. are at City expensE? e City 'council must a bve such expenditure. It is the intention of the D rector to attend the American Institute of Certified Planners, Management Skills for Planners Workshop on March 21, - 23, i. 30 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The estimated cost associated with he rirector's attendance is as follows: Registration Fee $325.00 Air Transportation 160.00 Hotel x 3 nights 210.00 Meals 90.00 Airport to hotel. transportatLen., 30.00 Total $815.00 The remaining budget for conferf rice attendance is $4,852 for FY 1989/90. 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 Staff Recommendation Approve the attendance of the Diector of Community Development to attend the AICP Management Wo rk:4op., Attached: AICP 1990 Announcement MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR PLANNERS Give yourself the competitive edge Vv learning to: Build a stronger team Improve performance evaluation Enhance speaking and writing skills Work with the press Manage for excellence 0 O R L A N D O February26 -28, 1990 L A S V E G A S March 21 -23, 1990 ABOUT THE WORKSHOP s planners move up the professional ladder, management skills become the key ingredient for success. Being a good planner isn't enough —you have to be a good manager, too. Unfortunately, you don't learn how to manage in planning school. If you're, lucky, vou've picked up some pointers from a good boss. kilt that s not nearly t- iinupil A -,tic( e, tul manager must he committed to a long term personal effort learn and practjce good management techniques. If you re a good manager as well as a good planner, you and your organization will be more effective, productive, goal oriented, and action oriented. And, you can practice good planning even with limited resources. This workshop is designed especially for upper and middle level managers. People in positions of I`adership who can make improvements in their organizations. THE 'WORKSHOP WILL HELP YOU: • motivate those who work with you • organize for more productivity • define and achieve management goals ■ conimmnicate better with Vuut i onlniunity and the media 0 use systems to your advantage ! apply curry tit ntanagerjwnt theory to unravel your toughest management challenges ■ build a team to achieve excellence. Don't be left behind. Register today for this management workshop, designed especially with planners in mind. DA -N7 ONE AGIIENT�ICI';E`� fib yY�w. x -�.�' :: r:- �i+u4Ylr, �'�..: :, !i.^ 1' it'�i - � .:.+i,• !+- .: ...i•1',~.,.. �_ • 11 /I u MANAGEMENT TECIiNIQUES au1 7ucker starts the workshop with a review of current techniques — what's in and what's out. You will he able to fudge whether your management style's ,,olcte or just catching up. You will learn about excellence m crts, Japanese management, situational management, tcractive management, beyond quality circles, and !�!r.rr:; theory. Paul Zucker will help you sort out what's rc!cvant to planners, and he'll show you how to put .... r•r,r, r:, , 1310A AND P (1 RTICIPAI URY A1, NAGEMENT Y()U,take a diagnostic test of your organization that %I;ii,i % 1 hlp you understand where you are and where you're going. You'll see how important it is to create a ,ion that encompasses organizational values and ectives, and how this vision defines the expectations of o employee. You'll see how participatory management wives people in decision making, changes the traditional ,rs of delegation, and leads to increased productivity. ,u'11 also hear about the critical difference between !iomis;cring the organization and leading it. MAKING SYSTEMS WORKFOR YOU inally, learn how to make both old and new technologies work for you! Stop reinventing the wheel. Let tested systems— planning systems, development sterns, and office systems —bring order to your organ' .ition. Good systems save money and time and free you up r creative work. DAY TWO 9:00 A At -12:00 NOON PTanners know what community planning goals are, but what about management goals? This session, conducted by Frank Bucaro, is based on the premise that "a goal is a dream with deadlines," You'll learn: • why you should categorize goals • twelve steps to reach attainable goals • how to use a goal - planning system • time management principles and their application 1:15- 2.451, At rank Bucaro believes we all have to learn how to cope with different personalities in the workplace and to find positive ways to deal with varying opinions. It is possible to develop affirmative skills that can result in professional development. You will learn: • how to recognize and deal with the real issue in conflict • three creative and positive ways to deal with conflict • four ways to become more Solution focused • a six -step process to build agreement rather than argument • how to work cooperatively rather than competitively The day will focus on practical exercises, case studies, and role playing to give you hands-on experience in employee relations. 3.00 -5:00 PAT. Have you ever been caught off guard by the TV camera? Misquoted in the local newspaper? Had your message distorted by the radio news? As professionals in the public eye, planners often feel victimized by the media. Elaine Cogan will show how you can use it to your advantage by being proactive rather than reactive. If the medium is the message, make sure you provide the right message. ;,ki;a;�a;: ;.:;.�cJ'.1i''on''.t,.gi:'i.'. �•.• �,,, �:;; i�. r':; tn. i�,,: n:•: i�� '.13'�'1C..�i;,'f'!•Y]��+�5� .�!'!. 9.00 A M -12:00 NOON fanners often speak to citizens, developers, planning commissioners, elected officials and others. Many times their presentations are too long, laced with jargon, and accompanied by confusing charts, graphs and slide shows. The public goes away misinformed or dissatisfied, public officials wonder "why it took so long to get to the point," and planners are frustrated. But it can be better! Communications specialist Elaine Cogan will show you how to organize your material, tailor your message to specific audiences, control stage fright, make suitable room arrangements, answer hostile questions, and use visual aids effectively. 1:30 -4:15 P M. Bnice McClendon and Ray Quay will address the role of the planner as a leader to achieve agency effectiveness, flow can planners move beyond the role of technician and become more effective through changes in tacticsand strategies )You'll learn: • the traits and characteristics of the most successful planners and planning programs • the hidden value of citizen participation and how to make it more effective and meaningful through the use of coproduction techniques • structuring annual work programs to increase the visibility, respect, influence, and effectiveness of your organization to how to make yourself more valuable to your organization and the community your work for • why and how to become more innovative and entrepreneurial • how to win in the political decision making process • understanding the critical difference between strategic planning and comprehensive planning and why strategic comprehensive planning is the wave of the future. _. _ .. leave this workshop tvtth a better understanding of the scck uut dud master change. BOOKS BY THE FACULTY Mastering Change: Winning Strategies for Effective City Planning tells you how to win in the political process. It gives strategies that will help get the job done and identifies the most common traits of successful planners and planning w8anizations. Bruce W. McClendon and Ray Quay. The Management Idea Book was written specifically for planners. It's a cookbook with tested recipes for manageing an organization and providing professional leadership while retaining one's sanity at the same time. Paul C. "Zucker. You Can Talk to JAlntostj Anyone About (Almost/ Anything: A Speaking Guide for Business and Professional People reveals straightforward, encouraging tips on how anyone can become a winning speaker. In clear, concise steps, the authors tell how to prepare for and handle typical public-speaking opportunities with grace and ease. Elaine Cogan and Ben Padrow. REGISTRATION To register, complete the registration form and return it to AICP. Early registration fees apply until three weeks before each workshop (Orlando— February 5, Las Vegas— February 28) Registration forms postmarked by this date will qualify for the early registration fee. The registration fee covers attendance at sessions, workshop materials, and coffee breaks. The student member and nonmember registration fees apply to full -time students. Proof of full-time student status must accompany your registration. CANCELLATIONS —All cancellations must be received in writing. A full refund will made to anyone whose cancellation is postmarked two weeks before the workshop. After that, $50 will be deducted from the refund. No part of the registration fee will be refunded for cancellations postmarked after the workshop begins. Substitute "di5t rd[ir:n5 wtil hr ai �'C,+�:`:l al any IimP AICP reserves the right to cancel the workshop Please check with use if you plan to regiei, oo qof- GROUP DISCOUNTS end more than one staff member and save $50 on each registration. To qualify for the group discount, you must send completed registration forms for all group members at the same time. Enclose a check or purchase order for the total amount due, or ask to be billed. Early registration fees for groups of two or more from the same agency or firm are: $275 for each AICP Member in the group 300 for each APA Member in the group 335 for each Nonmember in the group Early registration fees apply until three weeks before each workshop. After that, add 125 to each fee. REGISTRATION AND BOOK ORDER FORM Please print or type, detach and mail to: American Institute of Certified Planners Lock Box No. 94343 American National Bank Chicago, IL 60678 -4343 Name yes no Title Agency /Company Address ity/State /Zip Daviii-ne Phnne ✓ Yes, I plan to attend MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR PLANNERS at the site checked below. ❑ Orlando, February 26 -28, 1990 U Las Vegas, March 21 -23, 199 0 AICP Member APA Member Nunntember Student Member iu Student Nonmember ulJluu /llealee] JCCJ S325 $350 350 375 Jt3J » 1v 40 50 50 60 This registration is part of a group of REGISTRATION TOTAL ✓ YES, bring the following books to the workshop for me so I can have them autographed. ❑ Mastering Change. copies at $ 19.95 Li The Afanagenrent Idea Book. copies at $16.95 ❑ Ybu can Talk to(Alrnost)Anyone About (Alnrost /Anything. copies at $ 795 BOOK TOTAL ❑ Payment enclosed in the amount of $ ❑ Purchase order enclosed for S ❑ Please bill me S For further information, call Lowanda Tucker at 312 - 955.9100 Book Reg. cr# date ABOUT TILE FACULTY .ink C. Ilucaro, a principal of Bucaro & O'Connor in Elgin moil, is it management consultant and continuing adult 1,, lion sprcialisl. Ile is a professional member of the o —A Speakers Association, and specializes in leadership nn such sut,jccts as ethics, eonflie:t resolution, and ,nrcr wtis(action. t'Og;rn is a partner in Cogan Sharpe Cogan, a iiiin.1 firm in Portland, Oregon. She coaches planning o, _ ws and professional agencies across the country in pcakingafld writing site ;MkClendon, AICP, is the Director of Planning and wth Management for Fort Worth, Texas. He has over 20 „f experience as a consultant, educator, and planning ,:boner. McClendon is the former president of the r �, an Planning Association_ �.�i. AiCP is the Drputy Plammng Director omputer consulting firnr. He has worked for over i0 un rh =_ puulic and prr:ate se,tors. �ct cr. AFI:i', is a piar,r =rng management consultant plannini ,n�:auuns in San Dwgo County. California; Bucks Pcnr,,vlvania. Brookline, Massachusetts; TRresoo County, California: and Fresno, California. WORKSHOP SITES AND MOTELS The workshops will be held at the hotels listed below. Rooms have been reserved at these hotels for participants who need housing. We have arranged for special room rates. You should make your own reservation at least 30 days in advance by calling or writing the hotel. We cannot guarantee the availability of rooms or rates after that trrne. Hotels and rates are: ORLANDO 11yalt Orlando 6375 W lrlo Bronson Mem Hwy., 1.1& U.S. 192 Kissimmee, FL 32711 407- 396 -123.1 $85 single or double i,AS VEGAS 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. So Las Ve2os, NV 891Oq 800 t;3� 3412 3ba single or doubie Rates do not include applirohir torrs X, .c; 7C n r D 2� M h --i :u 1 X M; ()wO> n w 'Tt y gN� z 't7 N3 z C m � z ,- ncoo C/i o0 zo 0 O m o o' . P 5 rc 7 O a