Or I thought I knew what I was getting into when I took this job!
Panel Phil Lowe, DCSS Director for San Luis Obispo County Natalie Dillon, DCSS Assistant Director for Yolo County Kari Gilbert, DCSS Director for Fresno County
In this course, we will accomplish the following goals: Understand the importance of being aware of politics as a leader Understand that effective navigation and awareness of your political environment offers opportunity – in equal parts – for success and unqualified disaster Understanding that politics is pervasive and it also shapes how others look at and perceive you as a leader Provide insight into the challenges of being a leader in a complex program such as Child Support
Politics Defined: (Merriam Webster) 1 a : the art or science of government b : the art or science concerned with guiding or influencing governmental policy policy c : the art or science concerned with winning and holding control over a government 2 : political actions, practices, or policiespoliticalpolicies 3 a : political affairs or business; especially : competition between competing interest groups or individuals for power and leadership (as in a government) b : political life especially as a principal activity or profession c : political activities characterized by artful and often dishonest practices
Politics and the County Board of Supervisors Challenges Opportunities Wisdom
Politics and the County Executive Office Challenges Opportunities Wisdom
Politics and the Unions Challenges Opportunities Wisdom
Politics and the Courts Challenges Opportunities Wisdom
Politics and the Media Opportunities Challenges Wisdom
Politics and Performance Challenges Opportunities Wisdom
Politics and Managing Personnel Challenges Opportunities Wisdom
Politics and the Caseload Challenges Opportunities Wisdom
The Politics of Politics Challenges Opportunity Wisdom
Presenters Kari Gilbert, Director of Fresno County DCSS Natalie Dillon, Assistant Director of Yolo County DCSS Phil Lowe, Director of San Luis Obispo County DCSS