Public management is an art form that takes time to learn and master. This section offers resources to help newly appointed managers and executives learn how to work with council members and staff and how to create a highly-effective policy team.

• Mistakes to Avoid in Local Government Priority Setting and Five Solutions
• First Time Administrators Handbook
• Five Priorities a New Leader Must Focus On
• Your First Year on the Job
• The First 100 Days as a City Manager
• The First 100 Days Checklist
• Leadership Without Appearing Political
• A Manager's Freshman Year