Project Ideas + Academy Participants = TEAM PROJECTS
The team project aspect of the Academy is a highly effective way for participants to learn about the power of collaborative problem-solving. We strongly believe that learning comes from doing (action), reflection on the action, changing behaviors and actions, then moving forward. This is how continuous improvement is created. The team projects allow the Academy learning community to focus on addressing real-life problems and issues facing Marin and Sonoma Counties.
The topics for the team projects are selected by the Marin Manager’s Association (MMA) and the Sonoma County City Manager’s Association (SCCMA). Each team is guided by an executive sponsor (a City Manager or department head from one of the participating agencies). Learning to be a part of the solution in a collaborative and supportive environment will lay the foundation for each participant to gain confidence in their creative problem-solving abilities, strengthen their risk-taking capacities and create a sense of ownership in the delivery of the highest quality services to the community. Teams work throughout the Academy and the team project work culminates in each team presenting to the City Manager’s Association.
2024-2025 TEAM PROJECTS
Team 1 – MSLA – Best Practices Managing Sidewalk Vending Handout
Team 1 – MSLA – Best Practices Managing Sidewalk Vending Presentation
Team 2 – MSLA-Leveraging AI as a Force Multiplier Presentation 2025
Team 3 – MSLA – First Amendment Audits – Checklist
Team 3 – MSLA – First Amendment Audits – Contact Information of Presenters
Team 3 – MSLA – First Amendment Audits – Presentation
Team 3 – MSLA – First Amendment Audits – Training Resources
Team 4 – MSLA – Mediterranean Oak Borer Beetle Pathfinder
Team 4 – MSLA – Mediterranean Oak Borer Beetle Presentation
Team 5 – MSLA – Demystifying Budgets Presentation 2025
Team 5 – MSLA – Demystifying Budgets Resources 2025