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Extension’s Welcoming Communities assessment helps communities identify their strengths and weaknesses related to diversity and inclusion efforts.
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How are your group projects going? Is everyone on your team contributing? Learn about group dynamics and well-performing teams.
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Good communication is necessary for successful group work. Learn how to create guidelines to help your meetings be effective and fair.
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