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Why aren't people moving to our town? Extension is helping communities assess how newcomers are included in their community life.
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.
For leaders, creating public value and common good can be a daunting task. Learn how to find joy and simplicity while living in leadership.
Questions that go beyond a yes and no response make conversations pop. Learn about the "what, so what, now what" questioning approach to better engage with others.
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