Davenport, IA Davenport Strengths Institute provides city staff with leadership development training

Davenport, IA Davenport Strengths Institute staff training

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The city of Davenport launched the Davenport Strengths Institute (DSI) to provide city staff with leadership development training and foster working relationships. The goal of the DSI is to create well-rounded employees who can respond to complex situations and evolve with changing organizational needs. The DSI curriculum is based on Gallup’s materials in addition to training on workplace appreciation, the growth mindset, unconscious bias, and leading positive change in the workplace.

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Davenport, IA

Municipality in Iowa

United States

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Talent & Inclusion - City of Davenport

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2021 Strategic Leadership & Governance Award: 50,000 and Greater Population | icma.org

Davenport Strengths Institute Davenport, Iowa Corrin Spiegel, ICMA-CM, City Administrator Competition for top talent has become increasingly fierce over the past decade, and municipalities have not been immune to the challenges of recruitment. In addition, in a mobile world, employers have been challenged to engage and retain existing talent in their organizations.

International City/County Management Association Recognizes Davenport Strengths Institute - City of Davenport

DSI gains international recognition for program excellence

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The Davenport Strengths Institute has been a critical tool in achieving the city administrator’s goal of organizational and talent development. Employee retention has also been extremely high for DSI participants with 97% choosing to remain with the city. The Davenport Strengths Institute earned the city of Davenport the ICMA's 2021 Strategic Leadership & Governance Award for Excellence.

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