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What’s Your Style?
In one form or another, we are all thrust into a leadership role during the work day. Whether we are leading an organization or a youth soccer team, leadership is one of those intangible, almost immeasurable qualities that make us … Continue reading
Collective Thinking
Is it possible to have several smart individuals in a group, only to have them produce lousy ideas? The answer is yes! Can the collective intelligence of a group go beyond the abilities of individual group members? Again, the answer … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Issues, July 2011, Manager's Toolbox, 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
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Connect The Dots
Many organizations–including parks and recreation agencies–will soon face a major shift in staffing due to the “Baby Boomer effect” and the “Generation X and Generation Y effect.” The baby boomers have retirement in their sights, and will be leaving organizations … Continue reading
The People We Serve
Names, or “labels,” affect past, present and future relationships, sometimes profoundly. As stated in “Leisure programming: A service-centered and benefits approach,” “The use of one particular label versus another will have a direct bearing and impact on the association that … Continue reading