EP47 Local Gov Life Advice: Career Moves, Coworkers, and Council

Three Question Local Gov Life Advice1:17: Question 1: “When do I know it’s time to leave my organization for other opportunities? Or am I better off sticking around and seeing what opens up?”13:49 Question 2: "I've been the ACAO in a medium-sized town for six years. Recently they created a new second ACAO position. The new hire has a few more years experience. The exact split of responsibilities is unclear. And while this will eventually help ease my workload, I'm tasked with training this person who will likely end up competing when the CAO position eventually becomes open. How do I balance being a team player with my personal goals?22:20 Question 3: "What’s the best way for an ACAO to gain experience working with council without overstepping the CAO" GuestsKatherine Caffrey, principal & founder, NAVIS Consulting, former ACAOJeff Jenkins, deputy city manager, Taylor, Texas