NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

High quality staff management is a challenge even in the best of times. But in a work-from-home world, new obstacles have increased the difficulty of connecting with, and effectively guiding, our teams. This workshop will explore the lessons and best practices the past year of remote work has taught us about overcoming these hurdles, equipping us with leadership skills that can translate to life beyond WFH.

LINCS members will turn the tables on statehouse reporters and get to ask the questions. The focus on this session will be on how reporters covered the legislature during the pandemic and how communications staff can effectively connect with reporters in 2022, and beyond. Moderator, Mick Bullock, director of public affairs, NCSL. Panelists: Emily Wagster, Mississippi statehouse and political reporter, Associated Press, Amber Phillips, Politics Reporter, Washington Post and Mike Dennison, Chief Political Reporter, Montana Television Network.
 

The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to high-speed internet and devices and those who do not. Access to high-speed broadband internet is critically important for economic opportunity, education and job creation. Learn an overview of the topic from experts. Speakers include Heather Morton, NCSL.