I’m looking for examples of how local government collaborates. Maybe the better question is not “are we collaborating and sharing resources?” but “should we collaborate and share resources?” I’m an educator and for the past ten years I’ve worked as a government trainer. I’ve noticed over the years a disturbing pattern. There seems to beRead… Read more »
The City of Englewood is excited to host a 4-day learning and networking event for public sector employees in the Denver metro region. Check out this line-up: Keynote speakers include: Debra Fine, author of “The Fine Art of Small Talk” and “The Fine Art of the Big Talk” Craig Zablocki, motivational speaker, author and humoristRead… Read more »
Cheap Training Trick #3: Leadership Goes to the Movies I ran across an old black & white documentary clip from the 1950’s on YouTube the other day and, after I stopped laughing, it got me thinking about using movies in schools and in adult educational programs. When I was in school, we used to cheerRead… Read more »
One of the first questions I ask any trainer or teacher looking to design a new program is “who’s your favorite librarian?” And if they don’t have an immediate answer, we need to talk. You see, librarians are some of the most informed and creative resources you have available to you, so if you’re lookingRead… Read more »
What’s your Leadership Brand? I used this activity mid-way through a leadership program to give participants an opportunity to evaluate their strengths and leadership qualities. The premise is simple: each of us has a unique “brand” or style of leadership. Of course what we may “think” our style of leadership is and what others seeRead… Read more »
Here’s a great opportunity for anyone in the Denver metropolitan region and area…IPMA-HR is holding its Western Region conference in Denver from April 20 – 22. If you want to network with others who work in public-sector HR, Training & OD, People Consulting and related industries, this is a great venue for you! Jeff Evans,Read… Read more »