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Cultural privileges and volunteers: What’s important?
Published on August 30, 2012
Volunteers should be aware of their own privileges and think through how those experiences might impact their relationship with those they work with in their volunteer roles. -
Positive thinking makes a difference
Published on August 24, 2012
Regular positive thinking will help you develop inner peace, success, improved relationships, better health, happiness and personal satisfaction. Positive thinking can be your key to success! -
Citizen involvement in public policy decision-making is essential for success
Published on August 23, 2012
Time dedicated to full discussion, idea generation and problem solving efforts may be extended, however, the likelihood of final project support and completion is increased if key stakeholders are involved. -
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. -
Dealing with conflict: What’s your approach?
Published on August 17, 2012
MSU Extension’s Community Engagement and Leadership Development team provides education and information on dealing with conflict in your own back yard. -
Communication is driven by cultural differences
Published on August 15, 2012
Communication methods differs in different countries and cultures, understand the difference to communicate more effectively. -
“Ubuntu” is powerful thinking
Published on August 15, 2012
Could the philosophy of Ubuntu support community connections, development and economic prosperity in your community? -
Industry, government, and MSU Extension collaborate on improving brownfield regulation
Published on March 27, 2012
Michigan’s cities contain thousands of contaminated properties awaiting clean-up and redevelopment. Multiple factors have stalled numerous clean-ups and left redevelopment in limbo. -
Facilitative leaders build committed organizations
Published on February 9, 2012
Michigan State University Extension's Facilitative Leadership workshop provides hands-on opportunities to learn more about how to become the kind of leader that builds and empowers groups, organizations and businesses.