Agenda

Thursday, February 22, 2024

All educational sessions will take place at the Lake Granbury Resort Conference Center, located at 621 East Pearl Street.

8:30–9:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00-9:15 a.m.
Welcome  
TCMA President, Opal Mauldin-Jones, City Manager, City of Lancaster; Jim Jarrett, Mayor and Chris Coffman, City Manager, City of Granbury   

9:15–10:15 a.m.  
What the….?  Is Chat GPT and AI for Real? And What Does it Mean for My City?
We are seeing all sorts of information about Chat GPT and Artificial Intelligence. Technology is moving so fast it’s difficult to understand the implications. This session will provide an overview of insights into Chat GPT and how it will affect how you and your organization do your jobs. 
Speaker: Ron Holifield, Chief Executive Officer, SGR and Interim Executive Director, Alliance for Innovation

10:15–10:30 a.m.
Break

10:30–11:45 a.m.
Leading Change with Change Intelligence: Strategies for Inspiring Hearts, Engaging Heads, and Moving Hands - Part 1
According to the Harvard Business Review, 70 percent of change initiatives fail due to a lack of effective leadership. In this highly interactive and skills-based two-part session, you will learn how to overcome this challenge by leading change with change intelligence (CQ). Attendees will identify their individual strengths and roadblocks that impact their change agility and learn the importance of inspiring the heart, engaging the head, and helping the hands to motivate people to move together in a positive direction. Dr. Church will provide practical strategies and tools to lead change confidently and effectively in your organization. 
Speaker: Dr. Maria Church, CEO, Government Leadership Solutions

Noon–1:15 p.m.        
Networking Luncheon

1:15–2:30 p.m.    
Leading Change with Change Intelligence: Strategies for Inspiring Hearts, Engaging Heads, and Moving Hands - Part 2
Speaker: Dr. Maria Church, CEO, Government Leadership Solutions

2:30–2:45 p.m.        
Break

2:30–4:00 p.m.
Lessons Learned from Alternative Work Schedules
The approach to work has changed in many industries. Learn how work has changed its impact on local government. 
Speakers: James Earp, City Manager, City of Hutto; Jeffery Jenkins, Deputy City Manager, City of Taylor; Greg Porter, City Manager, City of Cedar Hill

friday, February 23, 2024

7:30–8:00 a.m.        
Continental Breakfast

Welcome    
TCMA President Opal Mauldin-Jones, City Manager, City of Lancaster and Chris Coffman, City Manager, City of Granbury            

8:00–9:15 a.m.    
What Next?
This session will provide insight on how to prepare to leave the city managers seat including the top five things you should have in your contract. 
Speakers: Jared Miller, Former City Manager and David Rodriguez, Director Government Services, TCG

9:15–9:30 a.m.    
Break

9:30–10:45 a.m.    
The Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Report 
Join TMRS executive director in a conversation on updates of new services and communications initiatives designed to improve your city and employees.      
Speaker: David Wescoe, Executive Director, Texas Municipal Retirement System