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S7:E5 Municipal Networking with the Municipal Peer Network
S7:E5 Municipal Networking with the Municipal Peer Network
S7:E5 Municipal Networking with the Municipal Peer Network
Wednesday 11th December 2024
Explore how the Saskatchewan Municipal Peer Network offers guidance to municipal leaders through experienced mentors in this engaging MuniCast episode.
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Get the buttons here!Municipal Peer Network: A Lifeline for Local Leaders
Episode Overview
- The Saskatchewan Municipal Peer Network connects municipal leaders with experienced mentors.
- Mentors provide advice and suggest options to resolve local disputes.
- The program is a partnership between several municipal associations and the Government of Saskatchewan.
- Mentorship conversations are confidential and free of charge.
- Mentors share their knowledge and experiences to help others overcome challenges.
You don't struggle alone. You don't become a good counsellor alone. You don't become a good CAO alone.
In this episode of MuniCast, we dive into the Saskatchewan Municipal Peer Network, a valuable resource for municipal leaders facing various challenges. Hosted by Stephanie, the conversation features Michelle Buechler, former chair of the Municipal Peer Network, and Michelle McKenzie, a current Peer Network mentor. The episode sheds light on how the network connects municipal officials and administrators with experienced mentors who offer guidance and support from their own experiences to help resolve local issues.
These mentors, who are veteran municipal administrators and elected officials, volunteer their time to provide advice and suggest options for handling disputes and conflicts. The program is a partnership between several municipal associations and the Government of Saskatchewan, and it has been running since 2018. Both Michelles share their experiences and insights into the role of a mentor, emphasising the importance of shared knowledge and peer support in overcoming challenges.
Michelle McKenzie recounts a particularly touching moment when she helped a colleague reconsider their resignation by encouraging open communication with their council. The episode highlights the confidential nature of the mentorship conversations and the free access to this invaluable service. If you're a municipal leader looking for support or advice, this episode is a must-listen.