Designed by Nebraska Extension, The NACO Institute of Excellence is a program of professional development for county officials. Participants will network with peers across the state as they grow leadership capacities in the roles they serve. This year the in-person sessions will be split by district and held in conjunction with the NACO District Meetings. Online sessions will include the entire group.
Topics explored will include:
- Getting to Know Your County and Region Through Data
- Priority Planning for Community Leaders
- Adaptive Leadership
- Leadership Transition
- Engaging Stakeholders and Community on County Priorities
- Working More Effectively with Others
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2023 Session Dates
Session One: Getting Strategic About Your County and Region
March (in-person) Session will be held immediately following each NACO District Meeting from 1pm-5pm.Thursday, March 16, 2023
1pm-5pm CST
Southeast—Southeast Community College Career Academy, Lincoln, NEFriday, March 17, 2023
1pm-5pm CST
Northeast—Lifelong Learning Center, Norfolk, NEThursday, March 23, 2023
1pm-5pm CST
Central—Leadership Center, Aurora, NEWednesday, March 29, 2023
1pm-5pm MST
Panhandle—Gering Civic Center, Gering, NEThursday, March 30, 2023
1pm-5pm CST
West Central—MidPlains North Campus, North Platte, NESession Two: Exploring Adaptive Leadership
May 10, 2023 - OnlineSession Three: Navigating Leadership Transition
July 26, 2023 - OnlineSession Four: Engaging Others in the Work of the County
September (in-person) Session will be held immediately following each NACO District Meeting from 1pm-5pm.Thursday, September 14, 2023
1pm-5pm CST
Southeast- Eugene T Mahoney State Park, Ashland.Friday, September 15, 2023
1pm-5pm CST
Northeast– Lifelong Learning Center, NorfolkThursday, September 2, 2023
1pm-5pm CST
Central- Holiday Inn, KearneyWednesday, September 27, 2023
1pm-5pm MST
Panhandle- Bridgeport Community Center, BridgeportThursday, September 28, 2023
1pm-5pm CST
West Central- MPCC North Campus, North PlatteSession Five: Certificate Ceremony
December, 2023 - Kearney**In conjunction with NACO’s Annual Conference
