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“Model” Behavior
Transforming concepts into reality is very much like combining music and words: one method of communication helps get the idea across. So, although the “toolboxing” technique featured in this column is original to the parks and recreation profession, it should … Continue reading
Industry Insight
“If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” –Abraham Maslow Just as conceptual tools presented in university textbooks and classrooms sometimes are not integrated into professional practice, wisdom discovered in … Continue reading
“List”ing The Essentials
In life, there are “to-do” lists, bucket lists, holiday gift lists, and the ever-popular “honey-do” list, to note a few well-known examples. As the working environment of a manager sometimes becomes hectic and even chaotic, making lists can bring order … Continue reading
Strike An (Optic) Nerve
From the beginning, the intent of this column has been to help managers think about and explain agency issues from a “visual” perspective. In the spirit of empowerment, this month’s column follows the ancient parable’s instruction to teach people how … Continue reading
Enter The Entrepreneur
Among the many definitions of an “entrepreneur,” two words–business and risk—often are found. Traditionally, an entrepreneur was a gutsy visionary who gambled everything in the hope of a big payoff. Classical entrepreneurship was not for the faint of heart nor … Continue reading