Winter 2024 Local Government Analyst Boot Camp – Session 1
Develop your analyst skills remotely with RGS’ new virtual Analyst Boot Camp!
Analysts are critical to the success of agency missions, programs, and projects. Join us for RGS’ first comprehensive, advanced Boot Camp aimed toward developing the competencies of local government analysts! This Academy is designed by trainers with extensive experience in all types of local agencies.
INCLUDED IN TUITION:
- 6-month program: February 2024 – July 2024
- Analyst Skills Assessment
- Live, instructor-led sessions
- Panel discussions with experts
- Mentoring Support and Resources
- Skills Development Tools
- Networking opportunities
- Boot Camp Resource Portal
Schedule:
All Boot Camp dates are Wednesdays, from 8:30am – 11:30am, PST.
| Session | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Academy | N/A | Analyst Skills Assessment |
| Ongoing | N/A | DIY Mentoring Program |
| N/A | Skills Development Tools | |
| N/A | Small Group Projects | |
| 1 | 2/21/24 | The Role of the Management Analyst - Must register by this date |
| 2 | 3/6/24 | Solving Agency Problems |
| 3 | 3/20/24 | Effective Research Strategies |
| 4 | 4/3/24 | Excel Tips and Tricks: Organizing and Visualizing Data |
| 5 | 4/17/24 | Effective Time and Resource Management --AND-- Panel Session 1: Life-Work Balance and Resilience |
| 6 | 5/1/24 | Budgeting 101 |
| 7 | 5/15/24 | Effective Writing Skills |
| 8 | 5/29/24 | Mastering Policy Analysis and Development --AND-- Panel Session 2: Advice and Inspiration from Local Government Leaders |
| 9 | 6/12/24 | Basics of Local Government Contracts |
| 10 | 6/26/24 | Navigating Your Organization |
| 11 | 7/10/24 | Presenting Information to Others |
| 12 | 7/24/24 | Engaging the Local Community |
This Boot Camp requires engaged and participative attendees. It is not a sit and watch learning experience. It is designed to facilitate learning, the exchange of ideas, and a commitment to application of content and outside work in addition to Boot Camp sessions. An attendee application and supervisor approval of the investment of time are required to attend.
Registration: This boot camp is full. Contact Yolanda Taylor at ytaylor@rgs.ca.gov or 650.587.7300, ext. 53 to be added to the wait list
