Tag: vision

Critical Elements of the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program

For the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program is defined by four critical elements: community-focused, intentional, inclusive, and collaborative. They are the foundation of our Standards of Excellence for building long-term, meaningful relationships with urban communities, especially BIPOC communities. Each element is essential and interrelated. We measure every action against these […]

Urban Wildlife Refuge Program Standards of Excellence (USFWS)

The future success of conservation lies ultimately in our ability to inspire Americans to connect with the outdoors and nature, and to become stewards of the environment. Americans are spending less time outdoors, and are becoming more ethnically and racially diverse. With more than 80% of Americans now living in urban areas, our challenge is […]

Managing Collaboration

Foundations for Strong Collaboration Listen to this video as a podcast. Effective collaboration requires a solid foundation.  Learn about the four cornerstones of collaboration: Vision, Mission, Goals and Roles. Explore the impact of individual, interpersonal and group dynamics on the collaborative process, and why it is worth “going slow to go fast” to lay a […]

Partnership Network Life Cycle

Listen to this video as a podcast. Partnerships evolve and mature like the life cycle of a butterfly. Examine the Vision and Concept Stages of the partnership caterpillar. Create a firm foundation during the Research and Development and Implementation Planning Stages of the partnership chrysalis. Take flight with the Action and Evaluation and Recognition Stages of […]