Raymond R. Patchett served as the City Manager for the City of Carlsbad, California, for 20 plus years where he has done extensive implementation of strategic change in a public sector organization.

In this episode, (Part 1 of 2,) he shares his unique approach to creating high performing teams, partnering with Council and shaping organization culture.

He formed Patchett & Associates in 2006 to offer clients a full spectrum of consulting, coaching and training services that foster community excellence, organizational effectiveness and personal growth.

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SHOW NOTES

Timestamps:

[00:01:30 ] Ray Patchett's work in community building.

[00:03:41 ] Aging and leadership integration.

[00:09:18 ] Dream that inspired career.

[00:14:17 ] Setting goals in city government.

[00:19:19 ] Managers creating the vision.

[00:20:17 ] City Manager's Partnership with Council.

[00:26:24 ] Developing engagement through meaningful work.

[00:31:16 ] The psychological transition period.

[00:35:20 ] Affirmative topics.

[00:38:21 ] Perception of community safety.

[00:44:52 ] Bureaucracy and agile organizations.

Resources from Episode:

• 8 Traits of Great Teams

• Partnership Wheel

Books mentioned in this episode:

Books by Peter Block:

• The Answer to How Is Yes: Acting on What Matters Paperback – October 1, 2003
• Stewardship: Choosing Service Over Self-Interest Paperback January 1, 1993
• Community: The Structure of Belonging Paperback – July 17, 2018 (2nd Edition)

Peter Koestenbaum. Leadership: The Inner Side of Greatness (Jossey Bass Business & Management Series) 1st Edition

John M. Bryson, Farnum K. Alston. Creating Your Strategic Plan: A Workbook for Public and Nonprofit Organizations 3rd Edition

David Cooperrider. Collaborating for Change: Appreciative Inquiry Paperback (2020 edition)

William Bridges. Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change (2017 edition)