The BLM and the Iditarod

Cynthia Silvis, BLM Administrative Assistant BLM Campbell Creek Science Center Anchorage, AK  

Using Political Skill to Maximize and Leverage Work Relationships

Leaders often rely on their political skill (whether they are aware of it or not) to achieve work-related goals, manage work groups or teams, and navigate leadership challenges. To maximize the positive impact of political skill on others and on their organizations, it is recommended that leaders utilize four practices: social awareness, interpersonal influence, networking, […]

Do more, better, together: Investing in collaborative work to make a difference

Introducing the Collaborative Capacity Impact Model Introduces a data-driven model showing how investing in collaborative capacity strengthens performance, trust, and impact—demonstrating that well-resourced collaboratives drive lasting, systemic change. Collaborative approaches are often applied to today’s most complex challenges and emergent opportunities. This is certainly true for the field of landscape stewardship, the practice of conserving, […]

Redefining the Permit Process

Kelly Sczomak, NPS Program Specialist Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Parks Vermont