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• Simple tips to revitalize and energize meetings

  Published on October 7, 2013
  A few key details in meeting organization can help members’ time and energy investment pay off.

• Suttons Bay Charrette focuses on undeveloped subdivisions

  Published on September 18, 2013
  Many subdivisions and site-condo remain with empty lots in Suttons Bay Township – the same as in many parts of Michigan. This reflects a change in tastes for the type of housing and neighborhoods many now want.

• Suttons Bay Charrette kickstarts rural form-based code

  Published on September 18, 2013
  The Suttons Bay Charrette provides a strong starting point for a rural form based zoning ordinance. MSU Extension conducting applied research on the applicability of form based zoning in rural areas.

• Hands-on solutions for nonprofit boards

  Published on July 23, 2013
  A must-have resource for more efficient, effective and successful board development.

• Five components necessary for successful change

  Published on July 5, 2013
  When just one of these components is missing - confusion, anxiety, resistance, frustration or repetition occur – instead of change.

• Use your emotional intelligence to deal with others in conflict more effectively

  Published on June 27, 2013
  "Any fool can know, the point is to understand" – Albert Einstein.

• Build better lines of communication with employees through listening and feedback

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Employers aim to protect the substantial investments they make in employee development, but this can be undone if they do not accept employee feedback.

• How do you deal with conflict?

  Published on May 30, 2013
  The ability to tell your facts and feelings without judgment, explain the general outcome you’d like, and ask for the other’s view point of the situation can lead to mutual conflict resolution.

• Design charrette creates Lansing to Webberville corridor improvements

  Published on May 30, 2013
  The Vision Charrette for Michigan/Grand River Avenues, from the Lansing Capitol to Webberville, is an example of a Michigan region using this process to enhance a highway corridor.

• Meeting over-achievers: How to engage others in the conversation

  Published on May 28, 2013
  Suggestions on how to engage others when well-intentioned dominate conversations during meetings.