CC – Item 6A – Professional Training – 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER'' -
DATE: FEBRUARY 13, 2024
SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL TRAINING — 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
PEOPLE
SUMMARY
At the January 23, 2024 City Council meeting, Mayor Ly requested for an agenda item to discuss
professional training program and noted, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", a book
written by Mr. Stephen Covey. The "Habits" are described as follows:
• Be proactive.
• Begin with the end in mind.
• Put first things first.
• Think win-win.
• Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
• Synergize.
• Sharpen the saw.
DISCUSSION
The "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" is a business and self-help book written by Stephen R.
Covey first published in 1989. Training is offered by Franklin Covey Academy through the
American Management Association (AMA) in-person, live online, and can also be scheduled to
occur at our chosen location. Schedule and costs are as follows:
In person, it is offered in a 2 -day schedule in San Francisco (dates listed below). The cost for
AMA members is $2,395.00, non-members at $2,695.00.
• March 11-12, 2024 (discounted at $1,895.00 for the training alone)
• June 20-21, 2024
• July 31 -August 1, 2024
• October 3-4, 2024
AGENDA ITEM 6.A
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Online, it is offered in either 2 -day sessions or 4 -day sessions (dates and time frames below) at the
same cost as the in-person training.
• February 15-16, 2024
o February 15, 2024 (loam-6pm)
o February 16, 2024 (1 Oam-5:30pm)
• February 22-23, 2024
o February 22, 2024 (9am-5pm)
o February 23, 2024 (9am-4:30pm)
• February 26-29, 2024
o February 26, 2024 (2pm-5:30pm)
o February 27, 2024 (2pm-5:30pm)
o February 28, 2024 (2pm-5:30pm)
o February 29, 2024 (2pm-5:30pm)
• March 4-5, 2024
o March 4, 2024 (Ilam-7pm)
o March 5, 2024 (Ilam-6:30pm)
For training to take place in-person at our location, the training is a 2 -day session (9:00 a.m. — 5:00
p.m. or 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.). The fee for this in-person training is $14,500.00 ($7,250.00 per
day) for 15 people, and an additional $225 per person over the 15. The maximum number of
people recommended for this training is 25. Materials (the course workbook) are included in the
training fee. Please note that for individual live online sessions, a discounted price in the amount
of $1,895 is currently being offered through March 151, 2024.
Aside from the course fee, traveling fees would be charged separately, and the amount depends on
which instructor the company assigns to the training. To minimize the cost of traveling fees the
company tries to find an instructor that is near our training location. The company needs 5 to 6 -
week advance notice if an in-person training is requested and a contract for the services provided.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide staff direction.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Meets the Employee Retention and Development goal: Rosemead is an adaptable organization
focused on employee growth, development, and retention, and one that promotes a culture of
collaboration, support, and success.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The cost for 15 to 60 people could vary significantly, contingent upon guidance provided by the
Council, and could range from $14,500 to $240,000. The cost depends on whether the trainings
are online, in-person at our location, or at San Francisco. The cost are as follows:
1. Online: The cost of the training for 15 people online amounts to $14,500, each additional
person over the initial 15 people amounts to $225, for a maximum total of $16,750 for 25
people.
2. In-person at our location: The cost would be the same as the online price above, but would
require additional expenses relating to travel expenses for the trainer.
3. In-person in San Francisco: The cost of each person could amount to up to $4,000 or more.
This cost would include the training, hotel, travel, food, and other expenses.
Presently, this item is not allocated in the budget for fiscal year 2023-24. Should a budget
amendment be necessary, staff would submit the amendment for Council approval along with the
Mid -Year Budget Report in the month of March 2024.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared & submitted by:
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Alicia Ramirez
Human Resource Manager