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Marketing Parks
A few years ago, we at the Genesee County Parks in Flint, Mich., realized that the citizens didn’t know nearly as much about the parks as we thought they did, and some of what they said they knew wasn’t accurate. … Continue reading
Posted in April 2013, Columns, Issues, Manager's Toolbox, Parks and Rec Business
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Master Difficult Conversations
One of the ironies of our technologically connected world is that people have great difficulty communicating with each other face-to-face. Managers who have to approach situations with political correctness or deal with thin-skinned coworkers or subordinates sometimes find it difficult … Continue reading
Leaders In The Field
Leadership often means directing and offering support while staying out of the way. This has been the case for hundreds of years down on the farm. Look at the driver of a team of draft horses. The horses have to … Continue reading
Lead With Enthusiasm
Congratulations are in order. You’ve been elected to the Thompson Park and Recreation Board and/or Commission. You now have a tremendous responsibility to serve, and to serve well. You’ll be working regularly with a group of professionals at the peak … Continue reading
Creating Effective Managers
Skills needed for a park and recreation manager By Steven Thompson Since many new park and recreation managers are promoted from other positions within an agency, it’s important that management-training programs are available. New managers may lack essential management skills, … Continue reading