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Effective Supervision
Every year in parks and recreation departments across the country, coaches and supervisors take center stage as a new group of athletes files in to participate in swimming lessons, basketball camps, gymnastics, and many other adrenalin-pumping activities. Exactly what is … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Issues, June 2012, Manager's Toolbox, Parks and Rec Business
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Resonant Leaders
In parks and recreation departments across the country, staff members and supervisors carry different levels of responsibility and authority; however, it is important to remember that each person contributes equally to the overall mission of delivering services to the public. … Continue reading
Mirroring Exemplary Behavior
In the spirit of the season, most of us look to the new year as an opportunity to reflect on our jobs. For some, this raises questions like “Is it time to move to a new company or even to … Continue reading
Make Partnerships Possible
It’s 9:00 a.m. on a Monday. You have just returned from vacation and haven’t touched your day-planner in a week. Your voice mail reports 18 new messages, and the inbox on your desk is stacked so high it looks like … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Issues, Manager's Toolbox, November 2011, Parks and Rec Business
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Rewarding Employees
As times change, so do the expectations of employees in the workplace (Robb, 2007). They want to be appreciated for their contributions, and employers need to be creative in ways of doing so. Here are a few reasons why providing … Continue reading
Posted in August 2011, Columns, Issues, Manager's Toolbox, Parks and Rec Business
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