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What is, or is not, a charrette?

Published on April 25, 2025
Charrette is a very specific type of public involvement system for design and planning projects. Do not be fooled by people calling every public participation event a charrette.
Advanced Facilitative Leadership workshop announced for June 2025

Published on March 19, 2025
Advanced Facilitative Leadership helps increase confidence and competence in facilitating and managing situations when conflict arises.
Set group goals for growth with MSU Extension: A pathway to team success

Published on January 16, 2025
Get your group on track with a project plan that works!
MSU Extension receives national award for transformational housing policy work

Published on November 22, 2024
The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities recognized MSU Extension with its 2024 National Extension Diversity Award for their visionary leadership and diversity in educational programming.
Public engagement: How to prepare and select a fitting approach

Published on October 22, 2024
Public engagement helps organizations and local governments draw from and foster community relationships. This article aims to give groups guidance on selecting a fitting engagement strategy and organizing to make the event a success.
Before settling for a public hearing, consider the continuum of public involvement

Published on August 6, 2021
Referring to the continuum of public involvement before the next big community decision will help your local government design the most effective method for engaging the public.
The uncompromising zoning administrator is not a bad person

Published on October 19, 2020
Zoning administrators are sticklers for rules, and may seem uncompromising. They have a job to do, and not doing their job can result in serious personal liability for a zoning administrator.
Remember this when planning for great adult educational programs

Published on May 5, 2020
Focus on simple concepts to make a real difference in adult learning.
Decision making in communities

Published on May 5, 2020
How what happens after the decision depends on involvement before the decision.
Effective goal-setting to reach your goals

Published on April 6, 2020
Bridging from current reality to the desired future is simpler than you think!