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Simple steps to a strategic plan: Part 2
Published on December 18, 2015
Plan implementation occurs one bite at a time. -
Michigan Open Meetings Act: Understanding closed sessions
Published on December 18, 2019
Michigan’s Open Meetings Act was written to ensure that the governmental decision-making process would be accessible to Michigan residents. -
How to get rid of an officer
Published on December 29, 2017
Any officer can be removed from their office following parliamentary procedure. -
Meeting minutes made easy: Part 1
Published on December 17, 2018
I’ve been elected as the Secretary, now what? -
Clean water and sanitation: Five facts to becoming informed and engaged global citizens
Published on June 27, 2016
Youth can take action as engaged global citizens to help ensure people everywhere have access to clean water and sanitation by learning about Goal 6 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. -
Michigan 4-H helps youth build Developmental Assets – Part 1
Published on September 7, 2016
A three-year study shows Michigan 4-H youth are building Developmental Assets through positive relationships with leaders, empowering youth to be creators of their own development and helping others through service. -
Collaborative leadership offers greater outcomes
Published on April 3, 2017
Collaborative leadership is practiced in communities and organizations across the state. -
How to be an involved 4-H parent in 10 easy steps – Step 10: What do you get out of it?
Published on October 11, 2017
Your child has joined a 4-H club. So what do you, as the parent, get out of it? -
Leadership training at its best through hands-on experience
Published on January 20, 2017
4-H provides many leadership experiences for youth through hands-on activities and real life leadership roles. -
Facilitative Leadership: An approach to better meetings
Published on January 10, 2020
Effective use of easy-to-learn skills, tools and techniques help boost productivity help people meet critical outcome-oriented objectives. -
Youth develop global leadership competencies through 4-H – Part 6
Published on December 7, 2018
4-H Backpack to Adventure: Youth Leaders in a Global World curriculum focuses on developing cultural awareness, one of five youth global leadership competencies. -
The importance of outcome measurement
Published on October 27, 2017
Outcome measurement is a key component to the success of nonprofit organizations. -
Financial leadership for government and non-profit boards: Part 2
Published on August 29, 2013
Real financial leadership by governing boards requires connecting the money to the mission and clear delineation of board and staff roles. -
Five tips for building five key leadership skills – Part 3: Public speaking skills
Published on January 10, 2019
Explore some quick suggestions to develop public speaking skills during youth development activities. -
Eye contact: An introduction to its role in communication
Published on November 28, 2012
Explore eye contact’s vital role during conversation and suggestions for developing this skill. This is the first in a series of articles about effective eye contact during interactions. -
More than projects at the county fair
Published on August 13, 2019
Look for opportunities to increase youth leadership at your local fair. -
Parliamentary procedure: A lifelong skill
Published on December 18, 2018
Youth learning parliamentary procedure now will use it in the future. -
The joys of constructing an action plan
Published on February 14, 2013
Develop an action plan for any goal you or your group may have to gain a rewarding result. -
International exchange student stages: Departure anxiety
Published on May 5, 2015
There are many stages in an international exchange program that the student and family will experience. This article focuses on the anxiety the student and family will experience just before departure. -
Teens gain positive results and memories after traveling to Japan
Published on November 18, 2014
Four Michigan teens gained positive results, lifelong memories and more after participating in the 2014 Michigan 4-H Japanese Outbound Summer International Exchange.