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Restoring trust in the workplace
Published on February 26, 2014
“Trust is like the air we breathe. When it’s present, nobody really notices. But when it’s absent, everybody notices.” -Warren Buffet -
Is a consent agenda right for your board?
Published on August 23, 2012
Boards can use a consent agenda to approve non-controversial items to expedite business and save time during meetings. -
Ten traits of a successful county planning commission
Published on May 16, 2012
As planning commissions form to make changes in their counties, consider adopting these characteristics for greater success. -
Passenger rail service in northern Michigan being studied: Part two
Published on December 21, 2016
County commissioners in the tip of the mitt learn about a study of the feasibility of passenger rail in northern Michigan. -
The charrette is the ticket for those problematic development sites
Published on January 3, 2013
For tricky, undeveloped sites, the charrette can likely produce the best results with broad community support, a feasible project plan and a shortened timeline to project implementation. -
Learn to facilitate successful meetings
Published on January 24, 2014
Facilitative Leadership is a three-day active learning workshop designed to build and strengthen the skills and personal confidence necessary to lead and facilitate productive meetings. -
Sample by-laws for 4-H advisory groups – Part 2
Published on February 28, 2019
Stay on task and create a purpose for your committee. -
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. -
Placemaking is a rural responsibility too
Published on September 16, 2015
Placemaking is not just for urban and built environments. It has an important rural component also. Here is one quick and easy way for rural governments to do their part with placemaking. -
Van Buren County celebrates 100 years of Extension
Published on August 29, 2014
The signing of the Smith-Lever act in 1914 authorized the creation of the Cooperative Extension System. One hundred years later, Van Buren County board of commissioners and Extension personnel gathered to celebrate 100 years of service. -
Why are some elections non-partisan?
Published on December 1, 2017
Some cities' elections in Michigan are partisan while others are nonpartisan. -
Michigan’s 4-H Children’s Art Exchange with China: Impactful! Part 1
Published on July 11, 2019
Michigan’s 4-H Children’s Art Exchange with China has been positively impacting youth for over 25 years. -
What am I supposed to do as secretary of my group?
Published on July 20, 2015
Being a secretary of an organization or group is a major responsibility. What are the roles of this officer position? -
‘Tis the season of giving thanks: Why gratitude is important in leadership
Published on November 19, 2015
Exploring the benefits of intentionally expressing gratitude and tools to help you do so. -
Youth stewardship program receives $25K national award
Published on August 25, 2016
Initiative has helped thousands of youth become ‘citizen scientists’ in Northeast Michigan. -
Fostering interpersonal emotional intelligence skills through 4-H
Published on September 8, 2014
Through its various delivery models, the 4-H program is uniquely positioned to support youth to continually develop their interpersonal skills throughout their years of participation. -
Global food security: Engaging youth in taking action
Published on March 4, 2018
Youth can be prepared to face the challenges of feeding a growing world population by attending two upcoming opportunities. -
Running in remembrance: One Firefighter’s mission to honor servicemen fallen in 9/11
Published on April 27, 2018
More than 15 years after the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, see how one firefighter has been inspired to honor the fallen. -
I appeal
Published on September 30, 2015
An often forgotten motion can help the meeting chair. -
Building and practicing life skills in a 4-H club setting: Managing
Published on June 13, 2014
4-H clubs provide an important learning experience for youth to build and practice life skills. Learn how 4-H club leaders can help youth gain skills in the managing life skills category.