Announcing the APA City Planning and Management Division's New Series: Directors' Dialogue Series

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to introduce the Directors' Dialogue Series, a new initiative designed exclusively for Municipal Planning Directors, Managers, and those aspiring to these roles. This series offers a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and share valuable insights with peers from across the country.

What to Expect:

  • Networking Opportunities: Build and strengthen professional relationships with fellow directors and managers.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Exchange tips, tricks, and best practices that can enhance your work and impact in your communities.
  • Storytelling and Experience Sharing: Learn from the experiences of others and share your own stories of success and challenge in the planning field.
  • Professional Growth: Gain new perspectives and ideas that can help you grow in your current role or prepare for future leadership positions.

Who Should Participate:

  • Current Municipal Planning Directors and Managers.
  • Aspiring professionals looking to move into leadership roles in city planning and management.

Why Attend:

This series is more than just a networking opportunity; it’s a chance to engage in meaningful conversations that can drive innovation, solve common challenges, and inspire new approaches in our field. Whether you're looking to learn from others, share your own experiences, or simply connect with peers who understand the unique demands of your role, this series is for you.

Save the Date!

We invite you to join our first Zoom call on November 20th at 12:00 PM Central Time for our kickoff discussion. We’ll be hosting a conversation on Personnel Crises: What they didn’t teach you in planning school with guest speakers Micheal Zehner and Thomas Nunez, followed by an interactive discussion amongst peers.

Let’s build a strong, connected community of planning professionals, together!

Join Us! Register Here!