Recommendations
Issue Archives
Category Archives: November 2007
Code Enforcement
In 1981, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) published voluntary, non-mandated, safety guidelines for public-use playgrounds. These guidelines were revised in 1991 as a single document (#325), and again in 1994 and 1997, and is currently being revised.. The changes … Continue reading
The Root Of The Issue
If you rely on athletic fields for most outdoor programming, take a proactive approach in influencing the budget and quality of the fields. Strategic planning and caring for the fields–especially those that support multi-purpose activities–cultivate a safe and attractive space … Continue reading
Good Grief
It was Christmas Day 2005 and the phone rang. The voice on the other end of the line informed me that a well-respected, long-term fellow employee and his wife had tragically drowned. It would be weeks before the bodies were … Continue reading
Pleasant Surprises
As I worked to set up the orange cones and untangle the seemingly bottomless pile of flag-football belts, I kept my eye on the reaction of the boys showing up to our first practice. What would they think when they … Continue reading
Questionable Behavior
Managers who wisely follow the Six-Step Program Planning Cycle (PRB, December 2006) know that checking in with stakeholders occurs on two occasions–during the needs identification and assessment phase (Step 2), and after program implementation during the evaluation phase (Step 5). … Continue reading