Management Workshop Series

Over the past decade and accelerated by post-pandemic retirements, vacancies have substantially increased for key positions such as Business Administrators and Managers. As a result, many dedicated individuals have stepped into these key municipal positions; a tremendous task of navigating the varying laws, regulations, and procedures particular to New Jersey, without formal training.

What is the Management Workshop Series?

The LeaNJ Community Solutions, LLC logogue is partnering with a long-time professional manager, Matt Watkins, founder of NJ Community Solutions, LLC, and NJLM Labor Consultant to provide practical municipal management instruction.

The Practical Management Workshop Series is a big step forward in the educational support of municipal officials throughout the State. The workshops will provide small group instruction and hands-on learning to educate those working in key local government positions.

Who Should be Attending?

Those in management positions throughout the municipality, as well as those looking to expand their knowledge about key administrative functions within a municipality.

Program Details

The workshop series is designed for flexibility and affordability of instruction, providing options to select single classes, choose a particular series based on an area of concentration, or the full 4-part Program. Those who finish the full 4-part Program will be awarded a certificate at completion. 

To allow for easier scheduling and student availability we have moved this program to an online platform. 

Class Length & Availability

Classes are held in 2 hour increments weekly online.

Workshop Series Categories

  • Essentials of Municipal Management
  • Department and Workforce Management
  • Human Relations Management
  • Financial Management

Create Your Own Custom Sessions

Custom classes or series are available, as the Program would be brought directly to your municipality, and each workshop can accommodate up to 25 of your staff. Municipalities choosing the custom series can choose to intermix classes from different standard series, rather than sticking to only one topic area for a day of training.

To schedule a custom session for your municipality please reach out to Matt Watkins directly at 973-259-6177 or by email at matt@njcs.us.

Schedule Of Upcoming Webinars

Human Relations Series

Thursday, February 5, 2026 - Thursday, February 26, 2026

Topics Include:

  1. Health and Disability Management and Personnel Records
  2. Payroll Management
  3. FLSA and Paid Time Off Management
  4. HR Labor Contract Management

Register for the Human Relations Series

Financial Management Series

Thursday, March 5, 2026 - Thursday, March 26, 2026

Topics Include:

  1. Developing a Budget
  2. Reporting: State Documents
  3. Understanding the Annual Financial Statement
  4. Capital Planning and Infrastructure Improvements

Register for Financial Management Series

Registration Fee:  $75.00 per attendee, per class

CEU's: All classes have CEUS for CMFO,CCFO, CTC, CPWM,RMC,CPA, SHRM, and NJ and PA Licensed Attorneys