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Defining poverty
Published on July 13, 2014
Living in poverty is a generalization. There are different types of poverty just as there are differences in other social-economic classes. Learn the four different types and how you can help move people forward and out of poverty. -
Developing a purposeful agenda: Part 1
Published on June 17, 2014
A carefully prepared agenda sets the stage for a successful meeting. -
Developing a purposeful agenda: Part 2
Published on June 17, 2014
What do the items on a purposeful agenda actually mean? -
What kind of leader are you and is that working effectively?
Published on June 6, 2014
Different leadership styles can encourage or discourage teamwork. -
Rebuilding a county’s road to prosperity
Published on May 22, 2014
St. Clair County, Mich. seeks to reinvent itself with a ten point plan from the Economic Development Alliance. -
Proven leader can help move communities forward
Published on May 5, 2014
Paul Born's research on collective impact and building community includes suggestions for community leaders interested in working together to achieve meaningful goals. -
Why can’t we think clearly about climate change?
Published on April 23, 2014
Thinking errors and emotions affect whom and what we believe about climate change. -
Why didn’t I say anything?
Published on April 7, 2014
Program teaches strategies for managing difficult multicultural discussions to victims of offensive behavior. -
Workforce skills for Michigan residents in the 21st century: Part 2
Published on March 31, 2014
Educators partner together to develop and deliver programs targeted at building interpersonal skills, a workforce skill highly sought out in the 21st century. -
Research on workplace bullying shows increased awareness
Published on March 17, 2014
Information helps people understand that bullying is more than just “kid stuff.”