On Friday, March 13, 2015 while most of the kids were
on spring break, I was at the at a professional development seminar. The National
Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA). The NFBPA seminar has been
happening for a 15 years in Arizona. The hold this every year for black public
administrators. This was held at the desert willow conference room in South
Phoenix, Arizona. They were many public administrators from around Arizona attended
this seminar. They started the introduction with breakfast and meet. Then we
went into the main conference rooms where the was a round table discussion with
prominent black public administrators from around the valley. DR. Spencer Isom city
manager of El Mirage and Milton Dohoney assistant city manager of Phoenix
headed up the panel.
They spoke about pressing issues and situations that
sometimes come about with their job. They also spoke about the experiences of past
and present jobs. This was exciting to see actual Public administrators talk
about their and jobs. They the different Workshops started after a quick break.
The workshops included topics like how to communicate up and down the
organization getting results without authority and expanding your influence.
The workshops gave good information, but then it was time for lunch. During lunch,
they presented people with scholarships and other awards.
We then broke off
into the workshops again for another hour. Then we had the keynote speaker
Regina Williams-Gates she is a very accomplished public administrator. She has
been a city manager for various cities around the nation. She spoke of her life
and her experiences in her life with public administration. This was a great time
for all and making friends in the field and networking with peers.
Damon, this information is very interesting. Thank you for bringing to light the National Forum for Black Public Administrators. It is very important to have leaders explain and describe how they do it to be effective leader. It must have been a great learning opportunity. In my opinion when I attend workshop like these it makes me realize that I have chosen the right career path. That is to work in public administration
ReplyDeleteDamon, this information is very interesting. Thank you for bringing to light the National Forum for Black Public Administrators. It is very important to have leaders explain and describe how they do it to be effective leader. It must have been a great learning opportunity. In my opinion when I attend workshop like these it makes me realize that I have chosen the right career path. That is to work in public administration
ReplyDeleteI love attending events like these! I'm jealous!!! There is usually very thought-provoking conversation that really does stimulate one's mind. I have been so busy this semester, I haven't been able to attend very many events like this. At least not as many as I desired. I'm hoping that next semester, I will have more time because they are great for the mind, body, and soul. As Olivia stated, I'm sure this was a great learning opportunity. I hope you enjoyed it, I know I would have!
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