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City Administrator Professional Development Plan 2017 Reviewed by City Council on December 13, 2016 Areas of Focus The following areas of focus reflect specific areas of development identified in the CheckPoint 360 assessment feedback tool. The individual development plan is attached and it identifies specific challenges that I, as City Administrator, can undertake to address those issues. Thinking Creatively • Approach job with imagination and originality • Inspire innovation in the organization • Be willing to take bold, calculated risks • View obstacles as opportunities for creative change Leadership • Seek leadership positions in regional, state, and national organizations Communicating Effectively • Express thoughts clearly in writing • Become an effective, articulate speaker • Cover issues thoroughly without overdoing it • Communicating in a straightforward manner - Even when dealing with sensitive subj ects • Continue to provide regular and timely updates to the City Council ("before it hits the news" standard). • Create and implement a City Communications Plan, seek feedback from City Council and other stakeholders as to improvements • Improve City's communication with residents • Provide regular Strategic Plan updates, as part of Council agenda. • Create a City-wide communication event to pull together community leaders in a common mission Providing Direction • Make expectations clear • Establish a manageable and equitable workload • Accomplish long-tern objectives by planning incremental steps • Focus on the overall mission while implementing details Staff Development • Develop a training and development plan for employees that can be consistently applied across the organization