THE LEAGUE OF COMMUNITIES

Kyiv, Pamvy Berindy Lane, 6

The project was implemented in cooperation: Kyiv School of Public Administration named after Serhiy Nyzhnyi, Association of Small Cities of Ukraine, with the support of the Swiss-Ukrainian EGAP program implemented by the Eastern Europe Foundation.
The goal of the project is to prepare community leaders to build sustainable, dialogic, and effective interaction with management teams at various government levels and community representatives. The main tasks are to ensure the safety of citizens and preserve the functioning of local systems in the context of conflict and recovery.
The course program is aimed at promoting self-knowledge, reflection and self-improvement, which helps to become more aware and effective in their status. Based on real-life situations and cases, as well as practical assignments, participants had the opportunity to improve their project management, strategic decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

The course includes master classes with experienced mayors and politicians, as well as inspirational speeches by prominent Ukrainians.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn valuable skills that will help them become successful in the field of sustainable community development. They will learn effective communication, interpersonal skills, critical and creative thinking, emotional management, and time management. This course will help develop soft skills that will become an important tool for effective management and development.

The program includes visits to the “innovative cores” functioning in Kyiv.

THE WAY THE TRAINING WILL BE HELD

Module 1 (February 2-4)
Module 2 (February 16-18)
Module 3 (March 1-3)

THIS COURSE IS FOR COMMUNITIES LEADERS WHO STRIVE TO

Gain knowledge of key areas of soft skills that have a significant impact on urban governance
Develop skills in strategic crisis management, resilience and adaptation
Develop models and strategies for managing crises, risks, and teams in unpredictable conditions
Provide supervisory support to community leaders in post-project implementation through mentoring
Develop horizontal partnerships between participants

COURSE TOPICS

Main approaches to strategy. Types of economic development of the territory
Training “Community strategy in one sentence”
Local self-government is the foundation of effective public administration. Is decentralization a local self-government? Feel the difference
Elections begin the day after the election. Practical tools for effective communication with the community
Communications (interviews). Techniques and tactics for effective interviews with journalists. How to communicate and enjoy interviews
Stress management
Risk management. Crisis communications
Working with voters
Secrets of efficiency: how artificial intelligence can serve your community
City budget through the prism of the mayor. Loss prevention
Communications (personal). Personal brand
Motivating lecture. On-site lecture. St. Sophia of Kyiv
Local elections. What do people think / say? Sociological aspect
Crisis management. Information security of the mayor, team, and community
Motivation. Personal and team motivation
Management system in the municipal sector
Peculiarities of building communications with representatives of the public and public organizations
Strategizing. Community strategy in one sentence

MENTOR

PAVLO
KOZYREV

Chairman of the All-Ukrainian public organization “Association of Small Cities of Ukraine” (“ASCU”).
Mayor of Ukrainka (2002-2017).
Graduate of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (National University of Singapore).
Deputy Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine (2021-2023).

Speakers

SERHII HAIDAI

A well-known political strategist, PR and marketing expert with 25 years of experience. He has participated in more than 80 election campaigns in various capacities.... ... read more

Anna Davydenko

PR agent, celebrity marketing manager, personal brand consultant. She has worked with: Garik Korogodsky, Vova Dantes, Misha Katsurin, Zhenya Sinelnikov, Zhizneliub. ... read more

Natalia Kryvda

Doctor of Philosophical Sciences, Professor at the Department of Ukrainian Philosophy and Culture at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, contemporary Ukrainian philosopher and public... ... read more

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Alen Bobrov

Expert in communications and information operations, communications adviser to senior government officials, members of parliament, and representatives of major businesses. Head of Communications at the... ... read more

TARAS POSHIVANIUK

Partner at EQUITY Law Firm. Chairman of the Committee on Criminal Law and Procedure of the Ukrainian Advocates’ Association. Experienced specialist in criminal law and... ... read more

MYKHAILO PATSAN

Investor, entrepreneur, expert on international financial markets and cryptocurrencies, financial advisor, WEB3 developer. He is the founder of the Learn to Earn Global Web3 University... ... read more

Olha Babiy

Member of the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (2019–2024). ... read more

OLEXIY ANTIPOVICH

Founder of the Research Group “Rating” ... read more

YOU WILL RECEIVE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

Why does the mayor need an adequate strategy for the development of urban space
What should be the economic strategy
How to avoid burnout and prioritize your work
What communication life hacks should the mayor know
Why personal brand is important and how to build it
How to anticipate potential risks
How to put out fires during scandals
How to control the budget
What are the pitfalls of the budget process
How to win elections again
What are the key principles that should be laid down in team formation
How to take into account the interests of citizens and make them your best allies

YOU WILL DEVELOP SKILLS

Managing “at critical points” – solving complex issues with the community, the public, the media, and regulatory authorities
Identifying manipulation and fraud
Strategic analysis and planning
Stress resistance in the face of uncertainty