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10 | Page March 7 I ssueFoundations in County Government is KAC%u2019s foundational leadership program that is available for all county employees, elected as well as appointed, at all levels within any department. Ready to Begin? First Step: Program Enrollment. If you are ready to begin and would like to enroll in the Foundations in County Government certificate program, please email Kimberly Qualls, qualls@kansascounties.org for more information. Next Step: Class Enrollment. Below you will find the current classes scheduled for the program. REGISTER HERENEW Foundations in County Government Program Workshop!Serving the Public: It%u2019s a Tough Job But Somebody%u2019s Gotta Do ItA Day of Tips & Techniques for Serving Your County with ExcellenceThis NEW communications focused workshop is open to ALL Kansas County employees. This new KAC educational session is being held in conjunction with the 2025 Kansas County Commissioners Association Conference as a pre-conference workshop offering.Date/Time: Monday, April 21, 2025 | 9 AM-4 PMLocation: Hilton Garden Inn, 410 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, KansasCost: $100 (includes lunch and beverage service)Certificate Requirement: This workshop counts as one elective in the Foundations in County Government Program.You got elected, appointed or hired. Now the real work begins. Whether you%u2019re a veteran county official or new on the job, this pre-conference communications workshop session will teach you many tips and techniques for being a success in your role as a county official or county employee.This day-long session will deal with many issues you face as a county official or employee:%u2022 How to build a productive relationship with your elected colleagues and professional staff.%u2022 How to deal with citizens%u2026especially angry ones.%u2022 How to tell the truth and get away with it. Communication strategies you can use.%u2022 Damage Control. The anatomy of a crisis for county officials and staff.The session will include visual presentations and interactive exercises for participants.