While the process to redesign and innovate may be daunting, change is often necessary when working with partners on long-term projects or impact. Discover helpful tips for leading a community or program through a transition.
While the process to redesign and innovate may be daunting, change is often necessary when working with partners on long-term projects or impact. Discover helpful tips for leading a community or program through a transition.
Especially when you're wearing many hats, it can be hard to step away from existing tasks and create energy for a new idea. Discover six ways to strengthen your engagement and keep momentum going.
Ellen Wolter wanted to start a new kind of conversation — one that shows rural and urban areas are connected and dependent on each other.
For the past 25 years, MARL has helped more than 380 rural Minnesotans. Leaders and alumni share how the program helps people grow leadership skills and connect with others.
How are your group projects going? Is everyone on your team contributing? Learn about group dynamics and well-performing teams.
Good communication is necessary for successful group work. Learn how to create guidelines to help your meetings be effective and fair.
What does it mean to be an ally? Learn how you can support marginalized communities.
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Lengthy report discussions can leave little agenda time to move from old to new business. Learn strategies to help your meetings be more effective.
As educators, we read a lot. Check out our recommendations for five books that have influenced our discussions during the year.
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