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Michigan’s Open Meetings Act: Explore the details
Published on December 18, 2019
Michigan’s Open Meetings Act provides requirements on meeting notices, minutes, and keeping the process open to public participation. -
Being in the 4-H leadership zone by traveling internationally
Published on December 17, 2019
4-H empowers youth to step outside of their comfort zone and into their learning zone to become strong leaders. -
Conflict can be resolved if opposing positions and interests are clearly understood.
Published on December 10, 2019
Using “both/and” thinking can move parties toward solutions. -
Acts of generosity and kindness: An opportunity for positive youth development
Published on November 8, 2019
Performing acts of kindness helps youth to incorporate qualities of service, kindness and gratitude as a part of their character. -
The case for data literacy in public sector organizations
Published on November 8, 2019
Why public sector organizations need to become more data literate. -
Code of conduct for planning commissioners and zoning board of appeals members
Published on November 7, 2019
Use of a code of conduct/oath of office is recommended for planning commissioner and zoning board of appeals members. It helps underscore a person’s role, expected behavior, and differences between elected officials and members of administrative bodies. -
Not all public participation events are charrettes
Published on November 6, 2019
Charrette is a very specific type of public involvement system for design and planning projects. Do not be fooled by people calling every public participation event a charrette. -
Preparation, deliberation and documentation are key to effective government meetings
Published on November 6, 2019
Public planning and zoning meetings go better when each member actively engages in preparation, deliberation, and documentation. These activities occur before the meeting starts and continue for the duration of the meeting. -
4-H Guiding Principles: Youth are actively engaged in their own development
Published on October 22, 2019
Explore how to implement the third 4-H Guiding Principle in 4-H clubs and communities. -
Using rotating flip charts as a facilitative tool
Published on October 16, 2019
Rotating flip charts are a facilitation tool that allows everyone a chance to speak on every issue.