FCCMA Webinars

FCCMA offers webinars to both members and non-members through the Florida League of Cities and the Professional Development Committee.

All webinars are held on the first Thursday from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Eastern Time. Topics and speakers will be posted as soon as they are confirmed. All webinars are free.

To access previous webinars click here.

Staying Centered in Divided Times

March 5, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ICMA Practice Areas: 5, 6, 13 and 14

Program Summary:

This session explores the evolving challenges of public incivility and the practical strategies managers use to maintain organizational stability. It focuses on the delicate balance between fostering community transparency and protecting the mental and physical well-being of public staff.

Objectives:

  • Identify new patterns of public hostility and their impact on day-to-day municipal operations.
  • Share proven de-escalation techniques for public forums, one-on-one interactions, and digital platforms.
  • Develop frameworks for institutional resilience that empower emerging leaders to lead with both compassion and professional boundaries.

Speakers:

  • Frank Babinec, Retired City Manager, Coral Springs
  • Jason Davis, City Manager, Fort Walton Beach
  • Jim Hanson, Senior Advisor
  • Casey Lucius, Interim City Manager, Marco Island

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Succession Planning

May 7, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ICMA Practice Areas: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 13 and 14

Program Summary:

This session explores the strategic importance of succession planning in ensuring long-term organizational stability, leadership continuity, and workforce resilience. Going beyond vacancy replacement, the discussion focuses on aligning succession planning with strategic priorities, cultivating a culture that supports internal mobility, advancing equitable talent development, and preparing organizations to navigate both planned and unexpected leadership transitions.

Objectives:
1.   Align succession planning with organizational strategy to build future-ready leadership capacity, not simply fill positions
2.   Differentiate between high performance and high potential, and explore tools that assess leadership readiness beyond traditional evaluations
3.   Examine strategies to promote equity, transparency, and bias mitigation within talent identification and development processes
4.   Strengthen organizational resilience through proactive risk planning, continuity frameworks, and measurable outcomes
5.   Identify emerging trends, including leadership analytics and skills-based mobility, that are reshaping the future of workforce planning

Speakers:

  • Tony Guillen, General Manager – General & Gas Utility, City of Tallahassee
  • Sondra Timpson, Director of Human Resources and Workforce Development, City of Tallahassee

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