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Cyber Checkups & Other Free Resources from SAO's Center for Government Innovation - SAO's Center for Government Innovation provides free resources to help local governments throughout Washington work better. Its tools and services can help you solve problems and improve operations.
Center for Government Innovation Website
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Working with Commissioners - Panel of county elected officials and others sharing success stories, scope of reach, and more. This session was from the 65th WACO Annual Conference.
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Basic Budgeting and Accounting - Presented by Acting Thurston County Manager Robin Campbell, this training covers the foundation of the budget and budget process, how you can be successful in getting what you need in the budget, and how you need to monitor the budget once it's passed. Recorded October 20, 2023.
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Recruitment & Retention - Recording from the 65th WACO Annual Conference.
Sponsored by VidaNyx. VidaNyx is the leading cloud-based Digital Video Evidence Management solution for public good, serving child advocacy, child protective services, prosecuting attorneys, and law enforcement organizations. Learn more: https://vidanyx.com/
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Strengthening Prosecutor Recruitment & Retention - Recording from the 65th WACO Annual Conference.
Presentation Slideshow (PDF)
CLE Submission Form (Complete for Credit)
Sponsored by VidaNyx. VidaNyx is the leading cloud-based Digital Video Evidence Management solution for public good, serving child advocacy, child protective services, prosecuting attorneys, and law enforcement organizations. Learn more: https://vidanyx.com/
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Funding for Staff - Recording from the 65th WACO Annual Conference.
Sponsored by the Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES). DES manages over 200 statewide (master) contracts and Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS), where governments and nonprofits post contract opportunities to some 20,000 vendors. Learn more: https://www.des.wa.gov/
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Cultivating Community in the Workplace through Wellness - Packed Lunch session from August, 2023 led by Janéé Cargil, the Wellness Director & Employee Liaison at Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF)
A discussion about importance of cultivating community in the workplace using facts and statistics. Explore ideas on how to build community through wellness, and get guidance on how you can best support your workforce - as well as additional resources.
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Making the most of the Interim - Packed Lunch session from July, 2023 led by the Washington Association of County Officials Deputy Director, Timothy Grisham.
While legislative session is often described as a sprint, the legislative process is a marathon that takes ample preparation, training, and work. The best time to vet, discuss, and develop your legislative agenda is during the interim. This Packed Lunch session was a discussion about steps you can be taking during the interim to better position yourself for the next session.
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New Expectations in the Workplace - Panel presentation exploring new expectations in the workplace. Part of the education breakout sessions for the 64th Annual Washington Association of County Officials Conference. September 28, 2022.
This panel was sponsored by Amazon Web Services. AWS Cloud provides an opportunity for governments to modernize infrastructures and improve operational productivity. Learn more: www.aws.amazon.com/government-education/government/
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Compensation Studies - Panel presentation on Compensation Studies. Part of the education breakout sessions for the 64th Annual Washington Association of County Officials Conference. September 28, 2022.
Panelists: Alexandra Sheeks - Cabot Dow Associates, Principal Associate; Maria Aponte - Thurston County, Human Resources Director; Mark McCauley - Jefferson County, Administrator.
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7 Rules for Managing Risk - Packed Lunch session from December 14th, 2022 led by the Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program & their partners, Lexipol.
Presentation Slideshow (PDF)
This training was sponsored by Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program. The Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program (WRCIP) is a property and liability risk pooling program for counties. Learn more: www.wrcip.us
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Goal Setting Strategies - Packed Lunch Session from February 8th, 2023 led by Department of Enterprise Services Leadership Development Manager, Jessie Cronin.
This training invites you to work through a goal-setting process which will introduce techniques to define your goal, envision the future, and plan for obstacles.
Presentation Slideshow (PDF)
SMART Goals Worksheet (PDF)
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Interacting with your County Commissioners - October 2020 panel discussion on Interacting with your County Commissioners and Advocating for Your Office. The training was part of the 2020 WACO Conference.
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