From the Director

From the Director: 

Change in the weather, change in the season and change in our fall conferences is upon us. Next week we will kick-off our two month start of virtual conferences that we typically host every fall in person. Kansas government finance leaders, city clerks, Kansas museum directors and others in public service will all continue to grow their skill set, network with colleagues and continue their commitment to their professions through a virtual experience this fall. We applaud their commitment to invest in their own growth that also benefits their organizations and ultimately their communities.

In my 25 years of public service, there has never been a time where increasing capacity, supporting colleagues and gaining knowledge has ever been more critical. We appreciate the leadership of the state associations who lead these efforts and are proud to support these public servants. Together we learn, encourage and move forward.

Best,
 
Misty Bruckner
PPMC Director

Updates

PPMC Chats


Thanks for joining us for our September PPMC Chat, a new monthly series where we chat or train on a relevant topic in public service.
 
What does it mean to be a resilient person? 
When faced with a tragedy, natural disaster, health concern, relationship, work, or school problem, resilience is how well a person can adapt to the events in their life. A person with good resilience has the ability to bounce back more quickly and with less stress than someone whose resilience is less developed. "Hear from Resiliency experts Brenda and Wendy as they share their methods and thoughts on resilience at work. 

Missed this month's chat? Check out Wendy's blog post!

Project Updates


Check out these finalized documents we helped our clients create!

NEW! Bel Aire Human Resources Project
Sedgwick County Department on Aging [Complete]
Mennonite Housing Strategic Plan [Complete]
Upcoming Events

Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) we have moved many events to virtual gatherings or postponed them. We will continue to share information about events through our usual communications. To join the PPMC's COVID-19 conversation, follow us on Facebook and Twitter and use the hashtags #CovidBytes and #PPMCUpdates. 



Last Day to Register!

Make sure you're registered for the 2020 KSGFOA Conference! Registration closes tomorrow: Sept. 29th. 

The 21st annual conference takes place October 1st through November 5th through a series of virtual workshops for those involved in the financial affairs of municipalities, counties, schools, state agencies, utilities. Prior to the conference beginning you will receive the information to login to the sessions.



Join LGM Now!

The Public Policy & Management Center's Local Government Management Series offers learning and networking events for all government organizations in the region. It's time to join for 2020! 

Join LGM by March 15 to take advantage of all the benefits.  



Join us for the Fall Grantwriting Series!

Dates and Sessions
  • October 1st: Getting Started
  • October 8th: Writing Grants
  • October 15th: Critical Tools for Grant Writing: Logic Models
  • October 22nd: Critical Tools for Grant Writing: Budget
  • October 29th: Enhance Grant Skills: Reviewing and Critiquing a Grant
  • November 5th: What Grant Funders Are Looking For
  • November 5th: You Got the Grant-NOW WHAT?

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Update

We Remain Committed.

The PPMC has given thought to how or what we can do to be part of the solution of change for equity and inclusion. We ask ourselves, "What is our role in helping organizations and communities address systemic racism, exclusion and inequity? How do we help move beyond words of outrage to actions of impact?" The short answer is we are not sure AND we are committed to figuring it out.

Updates from Our Journey:
PPMC staff watched and would recommend "Racism Has a Cost for Everyone," a TEDTalk by Heather C. McGhee that discusses how Racism makes our economy worse -- and not just in ways that harm people of color. (watch time: 15 minutes)

Books We're Reading:
White Fragility - Robin DiAngelo (read time: 4 hours)
Becoming - Michelle Obama (read time: 11 hours)
So You Want to Talk about Race - Ijeoma Oluo (4.5 hours)
Nobody - Marc Lamont Hill (3.5 hours)
Saving Savannah - Tonya Bolden (4.5 hours)
Check out the PPMC Blog!
Every Moment Is a Chance to Begin Again
By Wendy Hummell, PPMC Guest Blogger and Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office Health & Welnness Coordinator

If you're anything like me, at some point in your life, you made a New Year's Resolution or a declaration of some sort to make a change: "I'm going to start working out," or "I'm starting my diet tomorrow."  And even though...
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Resources & Information Linkslinks

Organizational Resources on Racism & Inclusion
Wichita State University Public Policy & Management Center  |  wichita.edu/ppmc
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