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• Implementing community vision requires detailed strategies

  Published on April 1, 2016
  All too often, community master plans include wonderfully crafted visions and goals, but fall short on the detail needed in the form of individual strategies. It is detailed strategies that are most likely to lead to plan implementation.

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  Communication across generations – Part 2: Different generations have different values

  Published on April 1, 2016
  What values do generations hold? How can we make them work for us in the workplace? Understanding the values can play to your advantage.

• Is there a best way for people to deal with their differences?

  Published on March 7, 2016
  Tips from the book “Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement without Giving In” can help you get through your groups differences and avoid a stressful situation for everyone.

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  Communication across generations – Part 1: Serve up an easy return

  Published on March 6, 2016
  Generational differences in the workplace can be a problem. Good communication skills can be helpful.

• Can people with opposing views find common ground?

  Published on February 4, 2016
  Perhaps, but it takes a willingness to move beyond their positions.

• How to plan a meeting that people want to attend

  Published on December 21, 2015
  Start with an outline.

• Simple steps to a strategic plan: Part 2

  Published on December 18, 2015
  Plan implementation occurs one bite at a time.

• Simple steps to a strategic plan: Part 1

  Published on December 18, 2015
  As the saying goes, it is like eating an elephant, one bite at a time.

• Are you hosting effective meetings? Part 2

  Published on December 16, 2015
  Establish meeting follow-up is just as important and stating its purpose.

• Are you hosting effective meetings? Part 1

  Published on December 15, 2015
  Understanding the difference between tangible and intangible objectives can help your meeting outcome.