The Glaring Cap Governance Board Training
"when it comes to great governance, there is usually a gap between where the organization is now, and where it could be in its ideal future." A hybrid event based in Saskatchewan.
Rural Ontario Municipalities Association,
Ian's joining this event as a panelist.
Canadian Catholic School Trustees Association Annual Conference
Ian is excited to be a keynote and this conference.
Government Finance Officers of Alberta Annual Conference
Another exciting opportunity for Ian to share his humor as the event's keynote. Visit https://gfoa.ab.ca/ to learn more.
Rural Ontario Municipalities Association,
Ian's joining this event as a panelist.
The Glaring Cap Governance Board Training
"when it comes to great governance, there is usually a gap between where the organization is now, and where it could be in its ideal future." A hybrid event based in Saskatchewan.
LGMA 2023 Conference - Nanaimo BC
Ian hosted a session on Administration's Role in Good Governance.
LGAA 2023 Conference - Canmore, AB
Ian's session was on Navigating the Challenges of Council Overreach.
NCLGA - Prince George, BC
Click here for the event site.
Bucking the Trend, Tackling Abuse in the Political Realm
Strategic Steps hosted the first-of-its-kind Canadian symposium to address the rampant abuse in the political realm. Click here for details.
SILGA - Kelowna, BC
Click here for the event site.
AKBLG - Kimberley BC
Click here for the event site.
The DNA of Great Leaders
Ian McCormack joined Chris Brown to chat about his new book - The DNA of Great Leaders.
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What Makes a Good Municipal Leader?
Ian McCormack talks about his new book, The DNA of Great Leaders: Key Attributes of the Best Mayors and Board Chairs, and shares some of the advice he’s gotten from conversations with mayors across Canada and abroad.
Conducting Council Orientations
Council Orientations are not only a legal requirement for most municipalities, they are an opportunity to bring new councils together and lay the foundation to make the most out of their terms.
Our friends in Innisfail hosted a Council Candidate Orientation back in April and our very own Ian was invited to lead the conversation!
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Avoid the patterns and pitfalls that land your organization in hot water.
Ian McCormack – author of Who’s Driving the Grader? – joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss the behaviours that land municipal leaders in the court of public opinion.
How do you prevent this from happening? Tune in to find out!
