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Effective Governance Training Workshop:
Real Talk for Real Results.

Unite Your Council or Board; Elevate Leadership and Solve Critical Problems


Are division, dysfunction and unresolved issues hindering your council’s or governing board's progress? It’s time for honest, animated discussions to achieve agreement around clear goals and constructive processes. 


Recognize that disagreement is not only natural but necessary. Constructive conflict fosters diverse viewpoints and innovative solutions. Embracing respectful debate allows members to navigate differences and achieve the best outcomes for their community.


Invite Matt Lehrman to facilitate an Effective Governance Training Workshop specifically designed to help your council members overcome barriers, improve communication and commit to a path of productivity.


Key Objectives

  • Address the Practical and Political Costs of Dysfunction: Identify and overcome the barriers that impede meaningful progress.
  • Foster Candid Dialogue: Engage in hard-hitting conversations to recognize, respect, and genuinely understand varied perspectives.
  • Develop Leadership Skills: Equip policy makers with practical skills needed for effective governance, tailored to their individual strengths and goals.
  • Promote Collaboration: Develop strategies for leaders to work together courageously, boosting productivity and fostering mutual support.
  • Uphold the Oath of Office: Focus on faithfully fulfilling the highest responsibilities of elected office, to govern without distraction and with deliberation.
  • Civility as a Means, Not an End: Recognize that both on your council and throughout your community, a spirit of civility is built through shared values and trust-earning practices, rather than by mere pledges or lofty rhetoric.
Discuss Scheduling a Workshop for Your Council.

Solve Crises or Prevent Them.

Kickstart Your Council or Board with

Effective Governance Training:

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Private

Reflection

Officials will review their personal leadership qualities through a scientifically-validated, EEOC-compliant assessment analyzed in private sessions with Matt Lehrman.

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Facilitated

Discussions

Members come together for one or more facilitated retreats to build consensus and track progress toward shared goals for effective governance. These discussions focus on process, not policy.

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Constructive

Engagement

Council members will commit to actions practicing mutual respect, accountability and techniques of productive disagreement. Follow-up sessions will evaluate and guide ongoing progress.

What our clients are saying

Social Prosperity Partners provides Public meeting facilitation to civic, municipal and nonprofit organizations.


“It’s a rare and precious opportunity for our City Council to talk not about policy, but the process by which we really listen to and respect each other’s perspectives and agendas.  Matt Lehrman's facilitation created a process by which we can disagree without being disagreeable—an incredibly valuable service.”
Mayor Joey Spellerberg Fremont, Nebraska
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“When our Town Council was embroiled in a highly-publicized conflict, we engaged Matt Lehrman's services. With remarkable sensitivity, profound insight, and refreshing candor, he facilitated the challenging yet essential dialogue that enabled the Council to overcome their discord. His guidance was pivotal in restoring their focus on collaborating effectively to address the critical needs of our community.” 
Patrick S Banger
Town Manager
Gilbert, Arizona
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Our City Council responded enthusiastically to Matt Lehrman’s facilitation. Not only did they learn a lot about themselves, but that understanding enabled them to come together to clearly articulate shared priorities for our community. In fact, the Council had such a positive experience that we engaged Matt to provide collaboration skills training to the City’s entire senior management team, an experience we all found energizing and highly productive.
Reyes Medrano, Jr.
City Manager
Tolleson, Arizona

The future is unknowable, but it's incredibly malleable.

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