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Engaging the public in local government decisions: Inform
Published on July 31, 2017
Each step on the Public Participation Spectrum can be viewed as a commitment a level of public participation. -
Public participation beyond public comment at open meetings
Published on July 26, 2017
How can the public engage in government decision-making outside of public comment at open meetings? -
Silence: A skill and a tool
Published on July 18, 2017
Whether you’re acting in a leadership role or just having a casual conversation, allowing natural silence to occur can be beneficial. -
Effective meetings through parliamentary procedure
Published on April 17, 2017
Your meetings can run more smoothly with a basic understanding of Robert's Rules of Order. -
Launching a Community Leadership Program
Published on April 10, 2017
A few basic items are essential when considering the creation of a leadership series or process. -
Collaborative leadership offers greater outcomes
Published on April 3, 2017
Collaborative leadership is practiced in communities and organizations across the state. -
Inside the cooperative board room: Seeking procedural excellence
Published on February 28, 2017
Cooperative boards of directors are ultimately responsible for their own financial health. Success can be achieved by understanding the co-op’s mission and respectful discussion at the board level within an agreed upon framework. -
Ishpeming plans with eyes on a sustainable future for Bancroft Park
Published on February 6, 2017
It’s a vision in which environmental, social and economic dimensions all thrive and work together for the benefit of the whole. -
Community Supported Agriculture – The perfect gift
Published on December 24, 2016
Gifting a share in a local CSA farm provides friends and loved ones with a season of nature's bounty and supports a local business. -
Can a fishbone diagram help your group?
Published on December 22, 2016
One way to assist your group in getting organized.
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