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Our weekly email includes announcements for upcoming training within the next 30-45 days. However, you can register in advance for any of our upcoming trainings!
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From Challenges to Solutions: How Small Actions Lead to Big Impact
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What if small changes could solve your biggest work challenges?
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April 30 | 2-3 p.m. ET | Zoom | Free
Big improvements don’t always require big budgets. In this session, you’ll learn a simple, step-by-step way to tackle everyday challenges using small, consistent steps that can lead to major improvements
in efficiency, customer satisfaction, and team engagement. You’ll leave with easy ideas you can use right away.
**We’re moving this session to a one-hour format and removing the registration fee because we want to help you improve your problem-solving approach
- register now for free!
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Tim Waldo
Solutions Consultant
CIS
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Elected Officials Academy at TML
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July 9 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET | Kingsport| $185 (invoiced to your municipality after attendance)
This program familiarizes municipal elected officials with foundational aspects of municipal governance. Topics include forms of government, charters, ethics, public records, open meetings, effective
meetings, and finance.
Lunch and beverages provided.
TBOUR-approved for 7.5 hours of utility training.
For more information, click
here.
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July 10 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET | Kingsport | $185 (invoiced to your municipality after attendance)
This program provides an overview of the responsibilities and oversight of the municipal elected board related to operational functions in municipalities. Topics include human resources, public works,
fire services, and police services.
Lunch and beverages provided.
TBOUR-approved for 7.5 hours of utility training.
For more information, click
here.
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Municipal Leadership Program
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Are you ready to strengthen your leadership skills?
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Registration: $385
Build the communication and leadership skills you need to guide your team with confidence. Learn how to adapt your communication to different work styles, influence
others respectfully, and support a high‑performing team.
Upcoming Cohorts:
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Jackson - May 28
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Sweetwater - May 28
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Millington - October 8
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Making the Shift to Leadership
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Are You Leadership Ready?
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April 28 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET | Oak Ridge | Free
Stepping into your first leadership role can be exciting and challenging, especially when you’re now supervising former peers. This session explores practical strategies for navigating the shift from
coworker to supervisor while maintaining professionalism, trust, and clear boundaries.
Participants will learn approaches to build credibility, communicate expectations, and lead their team with confidence.
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How Do You Turn Pressure into Professionalism?
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Free
This practical session breaks down what civility really means in today’s workplace and why emotional intelligence is essential for trust, communication, and teamwork.
Participants will learn how to stay composed under pressure and respond with professionalism through real-world examples and guided practice.
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April 28- Oak Ridge
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June 11- Bristol
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How Can Critical Thinking Spark Better Decisions and Innovation?
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Free
This fast-paced session explores how critical thinking fuels better decision-making and innovation in municipal government.
Participants will learn what drives new ideas, how to create the right conditions for them to grow, and practical ways to boost creativity and problem-solving in their work.
Session Dates:
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Our
Training Calendar lists upcoming training within 120 days. You can also search or browse all upcoming training in
K@TE and register at any time!
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