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Facilitated discussion adds value to conference learning experience
Published on October 30, 2013
Talking with other participants about educational content while the material is still fresh in mind helps develop later application of that content to the participant’s work. -
Discussion needed at all levels of government about how to govern: Part 1
Published on October 22, 2013
Occasionally someone will ask, “Can’t we all just get along?” It’s not about getting along, it’s about finding a way to govern that fosters the stability needed for people, families and businesses of all types to make good decisions. -
Discussion needed at all levels of government about how to govern: Part 2
Published on October 22, 2013
Occasionally someone will ask, “Can’t we all just get along?” It’s not about getting along, it’s about finding a way to govern that fosters the stability needed for people, families and businesses of all types to make good decisions. -
Building strong sovereign nations
Published on October 20, 2013
Anishinabek leadership for seven generations. -
Steps to building a successful team: Part 4
Published on October 17, 2013
The fourth step: embracing accountability. -
Add a frontage quality analysis to your next walking audit
Published on October 17, 2013
Conventional walking audits only assess municipal infrastructure like sidewalks and crosswalks. Since walkability is also dependent on how interesting the walk is, conduct a frontage quality analysis for a more robust assessment of walkability. -
Complete streets in Michigan: Progress, pitfalls and promise
Published on October 17, 2013
Three years after Michigan’s complete streets legislation became law, design guidance is improving and research into the benefits of complete streets is continuing to emerge, yet funding for projects is lean and implementation seems limited. -
Steps to building a successful team: Part 3
Published on October 15, 2013
The third step: overcoming dysfunction. -
If you are going to have a meeting, have a reason!
Published on October 8, 2013
When participants know the overall purpose of a meeting they have been invited to attend, when they know where they fit into an overall plan, then they are more likely to be helpful and engaged. -
New hydraulic fracturing reports are excellent resources for local officials
Published on September 25, 2013
Local elected and appointed officials sometimes struggle to decide how to address resident concerns about hydraulic fracturing. A new set of reports help officials learn about the issues before they act.