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We’re nearing the end of board retreat season: the window of time between December, when elected officials are sworn in, and April, when budget deliberations start in earnest. All across […]
Anyone who manages volunteers (or staff) has likely had to balance the needs and interests of the individual against the needs and interests of the organization. There are no […]
As a subset of the American population, Baby Boomers focused on success in the workplace and were competitive there. They also made significant change happen in society. Does anyone wonder […]
Since becoming Chief of the Fayetteville Police Department in 2013, Harold Medlock has taken steps to address police-community relations. Over the past two years, his department explored several vendors of […]
Recently, a team of individuals from various organizations within the public/government, non-profit, and education sectors convened with the goal of being a “think tank” regarding our growing homeless issue in […]
A familiar Biblical Proverb states: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” I would argue that this principle is true for communities and organizations as well. Perish may be […]
Imagine you’ve been asked to design a game. Your goals are to get everyone to play, to learn, and to have fun. You might start with an overall goal. Get […]
Two years ago, international software giant SAP launched their Autism at Work initiative. I learned about this effort a few days ago during a book group discussion after reading NeuroTribes […]
The gift of the 360 degree review process is that the people who regularly see you in action offer anonymous suggestions on strengthening your effectiveness as a community leader. Perry […]
Public sector projects are complex projects often involving staff across multiple departments and may require access to professionals that are external to the organization. Projects can range from creating an […]