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Measuring change in a community with aerial images
Published on December 31, 2013
Utilizing aerial images to measure change in a community can provide a quality, accurate analysis of complex problems while providing strong visual support to assist decision-makers and inform the public. -
The Board has hired an Executive Director – who makes decisions now for the organization?
Published on December 31, 2013
In order to work effectively, the Board of Directors and the Executive Director need to understand and support the responsibilities of both roles. -
Consensus means that everyone agrees, right?
Published on December 31, 2013
Consensus does not mean that everyone agrees at the same level. The focus of consensus is to achieve a mutually-acceptable level of agreement necessary to move forward. -
Work through difficult decision-making with compromise
Published on December 31, 2013
Compromise can be vital to success, especially when conflict has rendered efforts stagnant. While agreeing to a compromise can take some time and effort and may be difficult to accept, doing so often is the only viable path to success. -
What makes a really good meeting?
Published on December 31, 2013
A strategic board agenda can make the fundamental difference between having a highly successful board meeting and wasting an opportunity to get things done. -
Make 2014 the year you connect with your local or regional food system
Published on December 31, 2013
When making your New Year’s resolution, here are three ways you can better connect with your food and the people who produce and process it. -
Engaging healthy communities for successful community development projects
Published on December 31, 2013
Many community development projects can benefit from promoting their health benefits by engaging and including community health and wellness providers early on in the development of the project. -
Oh no, another meeting! All we do is talk – why do we never get anything done?
Published on December 31, 2013
Strong meeting objectives, including desired actions and outcomes, can make the difference between highly-productive meetings and those that feel like a waste of time. -
High demand for Michigan craft beers creates demand for locally-grown hops
Published on December 31, 2013
Increasingly, consumers are seeking locally-grown products. This also translates to the craft beverage industry where Michigan-grown ingredients, such as hops, are becoming a high-demand commodity. -
Two tips for successful grant writing
Published on December 31, 2013
When it comes to writing grants there are a plethora of ideas, techniques and styles that can help you write a winning grant. However, there are two key elements of grant writing common in today’s most successful grant requests that funders often look for.