FCCMA Webinars

FCCMA offers webinars to both members and non-members through the Florida League of Cities and the Professional Development Committee.

All webinars are held on the first Thursday from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Eastern Time. Topics and speakers will be posted as soon as they are confirmed. All webinars are free.

To access previous webinars click here.

Turning Workplace Strain into Stability: The Ombuds in Local Government

January 8, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ICMA Practice Areas: 3, 4, 8, 10, 13 and 14

Program Summary:

Local government runs on policies, people, and a fair amount of pressure. An organizational ombuds offers a way to ease that pressure by providing employees with a confidential space to discuss concerns, explore options, and identify patterns long before they become the next crisis on the agenda. This session explores how an ombuds can help city and county teams communicate more effectively, reduce internal friction, and foster a healthier workplace culture.

Speaker:

  • Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, Sage Mediation & Consulting

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From Planning to Progress: How Cities Build Buy-In and Deliver Long-Term Strategic Success

February 5, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ICMA Practice Areas: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14

Program Summary:

Strategic planning is only successful when both the organization and the community it serves believe in the vision. Join us for our webinar “From Planning to Progress: How Cities Build Buy-In and Deliver Long-Term Strategic Success,” where expert panelists will share practical strategies for engaging staff, fostering community trust, and turning strategic plans into sustainable action. Learn proven approaches and hear success stories from cities that have transformed planning efforts into measurable results and lasting impact.

Speakers:

  • Keith Clinkscales, Director Ombudsman & Strategic Planning and Planning Performance Management
  • Dr. Stephanie Davis, Collegiate Associate Professor -Center for Public Administration and Policy, Virginia Tech

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