December 2023

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Volume 22 | Issue 5

Leadership And Management

Leader—A person who guides, coaches, or inspires others. There are those who jump into this role and make it look easy. There are others who have to work a little harder at it. Anyone who encourages others to try harder, to take more chances and to seek out answers to hard questions has our support. This issue is our attempt at providing tools for any kind of leader.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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This Month’s Articles

Featured
From One Place To A Better One
Rodney Auth
From One Place To A Better One
Rodney Auth

In “Ted Lasso,” my favorite show of all time, Ted (the main character) tells a story about his dog Hank. It goes like this:

Rodney Auth
Changes Inside And Out
Jefferey Spivey
Changes Inside And Out
Jefferey Spivey

Change management is crucial for leaders in any field. Whether it’s adopting innovative technology, navigating employee turnover, or launching new programs, successful leaders are often those who handle curveballs with ease and expertly guide their teams through unfamiliar territory.

Jefferey Spivey
The Roadmap To Recognition
Annie Olson
The Roadmap To Recognition
Annie Olson

No matter the size of a park agency, all of them struggle with resource needs. However, what some people often don’t recognize is that the most valuable resource of any organization is its employees.

Annie Olson
Groomed For Leadership
Shannon Coates
Groomed For Leadership
Shannon Coates

I’ve never heard an effective leader say that leadership is easy—it’s not. In fact, it can be incredibly difficult at times

Shannon Coates
Seeking Alternative Funding Sources
Mark Nagel
Seeking Alternative Funding Sources
Mark Nagel

As one final project before I retired from the city of Elko New Market, Minn., I was asked to scan the nation for potential revenue sources for evaluation, and make recommendations to diversify our current revenue base for future park projects. 

Mark Nagel
A True Brand Fan
Ryan Wille
A True Brand Fan
Ryan Wille

It takes a lot of effort and planning to stand out in today’s world full of people constantly being treated as potential customers. Studies show the average person is exposed to roughly 4,000 marketing messages every day, and the number is growing.

Ryan Wille
A Visual Identity Refresh
Sara Green
A Visual Identity Refresh
Sara Green

Since 2020, state parks have seen massive upticks in visitors. The pandemic forced people to self-reflect and find new ways and places to interact.

Sara Green
Ensuring Equitable Access
Brian Stapleton
Ensuring Equitable Access
Brian Stapleton

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology holds a paramount position in the functioning of local governments, influencing every facet of their operations. From streamlining administrative tasks to enhancing civic engagement, technology assists in modernizing and serving communities more efficiently.

Brian Stapleton
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion
Troy Houtman
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion
Troy Houtman

With many changes in programming, ADA-access, and opportunities to inclusively serve all members of a diverse community, a paradigm shift has occurred, and it’s time that it is recognized in the way parks are designed.

Troy Houtman
Catering To Curling
Thomas Betti
Catering To Curling
Thomas Betti

While the sport of curling rewards great skill and precision, Chaska, Minn., wanted to reward the community with a great place to play, practice, compete, and celebrate. With a design led by 292 Design Group, now JLG Architects, the Chaska Curling & Event Center opened its doors in the winter of 2015, alongside a vibrant redevelopment of Firemen’s Park in downtown Chaska.

Thomas Betti
Take The Helm
Bill Plessinger
Take The Helm
Bill Plessinger

I had been at my previous parks and rec position for more than a decade when I landed a great job in central Ohio for a Gold Medal-winning agency, with more responsibility and many more employees to lead. It was tough saying goodbye.

Bill Plessinger
Mastering Motivation
John Engh
Mastering Motivation
John Engh

When I run into people from my youth-sports days, they tell me what a great coach my dad was and how they still remember some of the ways he motivated them to work harder and be better.

John Engh
Combat Loneliness With Love
Ron Ciancutti
Combat Loneliness With Love
Ron Ciancutti

Dale rolled over in bed and glanced at the clock. It read 6:02 a.m. It would be another hour before sunrise.

Ron Ciancutti
This-N-That
Guest User
This-N-That
Guest User

A collection of news items, product announcements and event notices designed to keep you on the cutting edge.

Guest User
Calendar
Guest User
Calendar
Guest User

Industry events you won’t want to miss. Check out what’s coming up.

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Product Review

Product Reviews
IronCraft 4-in-1 Bucket and Power Rake
IronCraft 4-in-1 Bucket and Power Rake

 Dig, load, grab, and back drag as well as prepare the soil bed without changing attachments,

www.ironcraftco.com

Ignite Attachments Land Graders
Ignite Attachments Land Graders

Ideal for smoothing and leveling soil, gravel, and other coarse materials.

www.igniteattachments.com

Industrial Truck Beds by Hilltip Interchangeable Winter Maintenance Bed
Industrial Truck Beds by Hilltip Interchangeable Winter Maintenance Bed

Compatible with all major brands of cable-hoist truck body systems for winter maintenance professionals.

www.hilltipna.com

FX-PRO Series Linear RGBW36 LED
FX-PRO Series Linear RGBW36 LED

Color-changing light fixture illuminates fountain and splash pad spray effects (underwater, wet or dry locations.

(512) 393-5263

www.fountainpeople.com

Delta-Q Technologies RQ700 Charger
Delta-Q Technologies RQ700 Charger

Designed to meet the requirements of light electric vehicles, outdoor power equipment, and industrial pallet trucks.

https://delta-q.com/our-products/rq-series/

 
 
 

Buyer’s Guide

 

Marketspace Spotlight

 

Coming Up

PRB+ January 2023

Planning

  • Competitive Pools

  • Recreation & Fitness Centers, Field Houses & Ice Rinks

  • Dog Parks & Multi-Use Fields

  • Emergency Response

 
 

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