ELGL Professional Development & Training Survey

ELGL is a volunteer-run membership-based nonprofit organization with a mission to engage the brightest minds in local government. We want to ensure our professional development and training aligns with your interests and needs.

The survey should take about 20 minutes to complete, and your responses will be used to inform upcoming ELGL training and conference offerings The questions ask about your preferred training topics, formats and frequency, your ideas for training, and asks if you have a training session you'd like to pitch for an upcoming webinar or annual conference.

We value your feedback and look forward to learning how we can help you grow in your career through the creation of meaningful training and professional development opportunities to support joy, equity, creativity and connectivity in our local government community.

Thank you for being an essential part of ELGL! Take the survey below by Friday April 4, 2025.

ELGL Professional Development & Training Survey

The survey has 20 questions and should take about 20 minutes to complete, and your responses will be kept confidential. The questions ask about your preferred training topics, formats and frequency, your ideas for training, and if you have a training topic you'd like to be featured in during an upcoming webinar or annual conference.

What motivates you to participate in professional development training? (Select all that apply)*

Career Advancement
Networking opportunities
Organizational requirements
Personal growth and learning
Securing Continuing Education Credits
Skill Building
Other (please specify)

How often would you like to participate in professional development training? (Select all that apply)*

Weekly (I’m always looking to learn something new!)
Monthly (A steady dose of skill-building works for me.)
Quarterly (A few focused sessions per year would be ideal.)
Annually (A big event or workshop once a year is enough.)
As Needed (It depends on the topic and it's relevance to my work.)
Rarely/Never (I don’t have the time or interest right now.)

What time of day is most convenient for training? (Select all that apply)*

Morning (8 AM – 12 PM) – I’m fresh and ready to learn.
Mid-day (10 AM - 2 PM) - Mid-day works best for me.
Afternoon (12 PM – 4 PM) – After lunch is when I'm most productive.
Evening (4 PM – 8 PM) – After work hours are ideal.
Varies (Depends on the day/week) – My schedule is unpredictable.
On-Demand (Self-paced, anytime) – I prefer recorded sessions I can watch later.

What is the best professional development training you’ve attended, and why?*

What suggestions do you have for improving our professional development offerings?*

Is there anything else you’d like ELGL to know about your training needs and preferences?*

Training Ideas!

Do you have a great idea for a training topic or speaker? Let us know by answering the questions below!

Do you have an idea for a speaker or topic for a training or the Annual Conference?*

Which of the ELGL values does this topic/speaker align with? (select all that apply)*

Joy
Equity
Creativity
Connection

Has this topic or speaker presented elsewhere? If so, where? *

Is there a link to provide more information on the topic or speaker? If so, add it here! (If not, indicate N/A)*

ELGL Professional Development & Training Survey

ELGL Professional Development & Training Survey

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