1. Natalie Nadolski Lewis Assistant to the City Manager 2014 ACMA Summer Conference

2.  Creating a CULTURE of innovation, celebrating our employees  Building CAPACITY, knowledge in our employees  COMMUNICATING important messages, respecting employees feedback

3.  Team INNOV8  Competition among departments  Evaluated by panel of residents and City staff INNOV8 Selection Panel

5.  Annual Awards  Fun, energetic, themed events to celebrate employees  Years of service– at fun, City locations Mesa’s Olympians There’s No Place Like Mesa. Mesa’s Good Wizard “Dorothy and Toto” Igniting Mesa’s Olympic Flame Hosts at the Mesa Emmys

6.  Executive Manager  Three-month rotation in City Manager's Office  Employees with five years tenure in Mesa  Backfilling creates opportunity! Mesa’s Urban Garden

7.  Professional Development Network  Internal network -- educational and development opportunities.  Executives – Team Building Executives’ Service Day Executive Zumba!!

8.  iKnow Mesa-- Weekly trivia with Directors  Online FAQ’s, City Manager Video Updates

9.  City Manager's Roadshow  Video and updates given in person to employees at their place of work Roadshow-- Video

10. Natalie Nadolski Lewis Assistant to the City Manager 2014 ACMA Summer Conference