The recruiting process is grueling enough, so it is extremely important that ask the right interview questions to ensure the best hiring decisions.    Join us for an introduction to Structured Interview Design and Rater Training. MTAS HR Consultant, John Grubbs will share proven methods to anchor interview questions to key job behaviors based on ‘good’ or ‘bad’ job performance.   You will learn: • The art and science of crafting precise interview questions. • How to minimize bias and improve fairness in the interview process. • How to rate interviews more accurately, minimizing errors.  This session is for anyone involved in the hiring and recruiting process from HR staff, key managers and supervisors and participants on interview panels/search committees.

The recruiting process is grueling enough, so it is extremely important that ask the right interview questions to ensure the best hiring decisions.    Join us for an introduction to Structured Interview Design and Rater Training. MTAS HR Consultant, John Grubbs will share proven methods to anchor interview questions to key job behaviors based on ‘good’ or ‘bad’ job performance.   You will learn: • The art and science of crafting precise interview questions. • How to minimize bias and improve fairness in the interview process. • How to rate interviews more accurately, minimizing errors.  This session is for anyone involved in the hiring and recruiting process from HR staff, key managers and supervisors and participants on interview panels/search committees.

The recruiting process is grueling enough, so it is extremely important that ask the right interview questions to ensure the best hiring decisions.    Join us for an introduction to Structured Interview Design and Rater Training. MTAS HR Consultant, John Grubbs will share proven methods to anchor interview questions to key job behaviors based on ‘good’ or ‘bad’ job performance.   You will learn: • The art and science of crafting precise interview questions. • How to minimize bias and improve fairness in the interview process. • How to rate interviews more accurately, minimizing errors.  This session is for anyone involved in the hiring and recruiting process from HR staff, key managers and supervisors and participants on interview panels/search committees.

Cost: $185 (will be invoiced to the city)Register to attend Elected Officials Academy: Municipal Operations. This program familiarizes municipal elected officials with the elected board's responsibilities related to common operational areas of municipalities.  For dates and other information visit the website:  https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/elected-officials-academy 

Cost: $185 (will be invoiced to the city) Register to attend Elected Officials Academy: Municipal Foundations. This program may be delivered virtually or in-person. This program familiarizes municipal elected officials with foundational aspects of municipal governance. Topics cover foundations and structure of municipal government, charters and codes, ethics, open meetings, public records, effective meetings, and municipal finance. Virtual program: The virtual program is divided into three sessions. Completion of all three sessions is required to receive a certificate of completion. Registration in this event automatically registers users into all three sessions. This event is delivered virtually on Zoom. The virtual program is offered annually each winter.  In-person program: The in-person program may be offered in one day and provides 7.5 hours of training credit. Participants must attend the entirety of the program to receive a certificate of completion. The in-person program is offered annually in participation with the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference as a pre-conference session.   For dates and other information visit the website:  https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/elected-officials-academy 

This session will provide an overview and update of legislation passed during the most recent Tennessee General Assembly that impacts municipal government. 3 hours of CLE, CME, CMFO, or Utility credit.

This session will provide an overview and update of legislation passed during the most recent Tennessee General Assembly that impacts municipal government. 3 hours of CLE, CME, CMFO, or Utility credit.

Congratulations! You’ve been promoted into your first leadership position. One of the biggest challenges for new leaders is managing the transition from peer to leader and effectively supervising friends and former team members. This session will present some approaches to make the shift from peer to leader easier.

The IMPACT Series draws from Stephen Covey’s time management principle of prioritizing activities that are “important but not urgent” to produce long-term impact. This is where highly effective people focus most of their attention. These free, virtual, one-hour sessions will feature important topics that, if prioritized, can positively impact your productivity and community.Performance Measurement for Municipalities – March 7 Chris Shults, Ph.D. Grants and Training Specialist, MTAS How are you assessing performance within your municipality? According to the GFOA, “… government should identify, track, and communicate performance measures.” Measures are indicators that help you understand how you are performing against organizational and strategic goals. Join us for an introduction to performance measurement. Retire Ready – June 13 Drew Freeman Director of Outreach, Tennessee Treasury Department As financial stress becomes more prevalent, many employers are adding financial wellness programs which can positively impact performance. Planning for retirement is one area where employees may experience stress. With life expectancy increasing, retirement could last much longer than 20 years and some employees fear the possibility of “outliving our retirement savings.” Is your retirement planning on track? Join Drew Freeman, Director of Outreach from the Tennessee State Treasury Department, to learn more about retirement planning and what steps you can take to be retire ready.  All sessions are from 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET / 12:30-1:30 p.m. CT via Zoom.

The Elected Officials Special Topics Series is offered especially for municipal elected officials. These free, virtual sessions will highlight relevant topics to support elected officials in their leadership of Tennessee municipalities. Each session will be delivered on Zoom in the evening and run 90 minutes. Although this series is designed with elected officials in mind, city staff are welcome to register if seats are available.New sessions are added as they are confirmed.