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Leading in Uncertain Times

This is a sobering time of unprecedented change for all of us who work for the health of our communities and the health of the Earth that sustains us. The

Elevate Your Leadership Skills With These Free Online Resources

Facilitation requires a blend of skills, tools, and techniques to effectively guide groups toward their goals. Continuous improvement is key, whether you’re leading workshops, meetings, or collaborative sessions. Considering that

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Defining “Community” for Community Engagement

Buzz words. Concepts that are all the rage. Phrases that seem to appear everywhere. The term “community engagement” is having that moment in the context of collaboration and organizational development.

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Want to Help BIPOC Leaders Grow? Build on Their Strengths and Let Them Lead the Way

A group of Delaware River Watershed professionals connect at an event. In fall 2022, the Institute for Conservation Leadership (ICL) established a new leadership development program for professionals of color

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Check-ins: They Do More Than Open a Meeting

Check-ins, openers, and icebreakers play a critical role in a meeting’s success. When weighing how to spend precious time, sometimes leaders cut them to squeeze “work” out of every minute

Planning for Your Collaboration

Planning for collaborations is unique The issues facing those of us seeking healthy communities and ecosystems are complex. Most groups do not have the ability to create changes needed on

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