Skills for Tiny Democracies: Perspective
As a person engaged in civic life, perhaps the most important skill for you to cultivate is perspective. Building or sustaining a thriving community is
As a person engaged in civic life, perhaps the most important skill for you to cultivate is perspective. Building or sustaining a thriving community is
As a tiny democracy leader, your most powerful tool is almost certainly your cellphone. If you’re like me, you’d prefer to improve your community by
If you’re engaged in discussions about the future of your community, there will certainly be times where opinions differ. If the issues you’re working through
I’ve heard it said countless times that we should be “hard on ideas and soft on people.” This means we should be relentless in interrogating
It’s no accident that we refer to incredible leaders throughout history as “visionary.” Whether we’re talking about Nelson Mandela or the Secretary of your HOA,
As a local government professional, I see my block through a lens that (unfortunately) is not easily switched off: Is there a unique funding source
In the dynamic field of infrastructure engineering, the integration of technical skills with effective community engagement is vital. A crucial aspect often overlooked in this
As a community engagement specialist with years of experience in public infrastructure projects, I’ve witnessed firsthand the pivotal role trust and credibility play in the
As we celebrate Infrastructure Week, don’t forget the importance of the community engagement professional in delivering our nation‘s infrastructure. The role of a community engagement
Your organization is facing a complicated public policy decision or major investment. You know it is important to get input into these critical long-term decisions, but