Wednesday Webinars
Welcome to SGR's Exciting Wednesday Webinars!
SGR is proud to host weekly Wednesday Webinars. Each Wednesday you are invited to join the complimentary webinar by registering at one of the links below.
These webinars cover diverse topics, delivering valuable insights and knowledge to local government professionals, and the best part – they’re absolutely free! Join us for a journey of discovery and learning.
May Topics
Date & Time: May 20th, 11:00 am – 11:45 am CDT
Presenter(s): Phil Keraly
Phil Keraly’s parents fled Hungary in 1956 during the Communist takeover of the country. After arriving in Chicago, his father began working for a park district in Illinois—marking the start of a more than 50-year career in local government. His remarkable legacy includes inspiring his son, Phil, to follow in his footsteps as a local government professional. This story of sacrifice, service, and perseverance will leave you proud to be part of a profession dedicated to making a difference in communities.
Leadership Lessons from Graham Richard, Former Mayor of Fort Wayne, IN
Date & Time: May 27th, 11:00 am – 11:45 am CDT
Presenter(s): Graham Richard
What does it take to lead a city through transformation, innovation, and long-term growth? Join us for an engaging webinar featuring former mayor Graham Richard, who led Fort Wayne through a period of significant economic development and community revitalization.
Drawing on his experience in public service and leadership, Graham will share practical insights on driving organizational change, building strong public-private partnerships, and fostering a culture of innovation within local government.
Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on navigating complex challenges, making strategic decisions, and leading with vision and purpose. Whether you are an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, this session will offer actionable lessons you can apply to your own organization and communities.
June Topics
Date & Time: June 3rd, 11:00 am – 11:45 am CDT
Presenter(s): Micah Gaudet
Join Micah Gaudet for a conversation with fellow AI practitioner Brooke Smith. Brooke serves as City Recorder for Murray, UT, and has established herself as one of the leading AI voices and trainers in local government. With deep expertise in procurement and public finance, she brings both a leadership and educator perspective to the discussion.
Date & Time: June 10th, 11:00 am – 11:45 am CDT
Presenter(s): Randy Mayeux
As cities grow more complex, more and more decisions are quietly shifted from human judgment to systems, procedures, algorithms, and layers of bureaucracy. In The Unaccountability Machine: Why Big Systems Make Terrible Decisions—and How the World Lost Its Mind, political economist Dan Davies argues that organizations often become so automated and process-driven that leaders no longer truly lead—they simply manage the machinery. For City Managers, this book raises urgent questions about accountability, decision-making, and how public leaders can maintain human judgment, responsibility, and common sense inside increasingly complex systems. Randy Mayeux will present his comprehensive briefing on this book. You will think differently about your leadership in this increasingly digital, AI, algorithm age.
*Please note we will be taking a break from Wednesday Webinars for the summer and will return on August 5th.
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