[MCANJ Members] New Athenian Dialogue Series

The Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey is doing a super new Athenian Dialogue Series this year called, “Taking it to the Streets”. I will be selecting locations across the State to visit that connect with the book selected and have guest speakers engage us with their own experiences in relation to the book. The book, “Shoot Like a Girl” by MJ Hegar has been a request by Athenian Dialogue participants and will be our 1st book in our series (I may be a little partial to it as well since my daughter is an Officer in the Marine Corps). What is an Athenian Dialogue you may ask yourself and why should I register for this amazing learning experience? It’s probably one of the most fun ways to engage yourself in learning and gaining knowledge in leadership. Athenian Leadership Dialogues are conversations that go beyond the usual knowledge recall and application process familiar to all Municipal Clerks in training seminars. They are unique because they explore leadership principles and practice, drawing on the insights contained in a book that all participants have read. Dialogues are conversations in which Municipal Clerks share their experience and understanding as it relates to the ideas of the author and the relevance of those ideas to their public leadership role. The premise of the Athenian Leadership Dialogue is the idea that Municipal Clerks are leaders in very profound yet subtle ways. The interest and involvement of the participants, as well as the author's specific focus and emphasis, require that the facilitator move with purpose using the language of meaning, feeling, and power. What is involved in attending an Athenian Dialogue? Participants need to read the book prior and devote 6 hours the day of the Dialogue. You will come away intellectually enriched by this communication experience with your fellow Municipal Clerks!!! Who can attend? Anyone looking to gain better insight on leadership! If you are looking to earn your CMC or MMC you can earn 3 IIMC points towards your certification. Athenian Dialogue’s are the only IIMC courses where you can earn 3 IIMC credits in one class. Going for your Athenian Fellow? Your one more step closer towards your ten to get your fellow! This is just one of many avenues in 2023/2024 to better yourself as a Municipal Clerk through MCANJ!! Don’t delay in registering if you are interested in attending as space will be limited for each of these dialogues. Michele Michele Bobrowski, MMC, CMC, RMC, CMR, CPM Athenian Fellow MCANJ President