Planners on Planning
Leading Planners Offer Real-Life Lessons on What Works, What Doesn't, and Why
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Perhaps at no time in history have we experienced social, political, and economic changes occurring as rapidly as today. As a result, planners and other public officials are being asked to address critical community needs better, faster, and with fewer resources than ever before. Planners on Planning offers pragmatic information on the realities of day-to-day practice from some of the most innovative, respected, and visionary leaders in the planning profession today. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, the book provides straightforward lessons from today's most effective planners on ...
Perhaps at no time in history have we experienced social, political, and economic changes occurring as rapidly as today. As a result, planners and other public officials are being asked to address critical community needs better, faster, and with fewer resources than ever before. Planners on Planning offers pragmatic information on the realities of day-to-day practice from some of the most innovative, respected, and visionary leaders in the planning profession today. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, the book provides straightforward lessons from today's most effective planners on the core values, skills, and techniques needed for success. Through personal, real-life examples from the trenches, these experts explain in their own words what works, what doesn't, and why. Their invaluable first-hand advice includes: * Ten habits of highly effective planners * Commitments that enable planners to increase effectiveness and productivity * Guidelines for survival and success when dealing with the politics of planning * Principles and practices for effective visioning and goals-setting * Tips for gaining credibility and trust * Operating principles for top-quality customer service * Advice on becoming an effective planning director with job longevity * Why and how to become more entrepreneurial The planning profession is in the midst of great change and is actively reinventing itself-developing new ways of doing things and new ways of thinking about communities. With this book, planners will learn from the experiences of some of America's best planners how to restructure, reinvent, and renew the practice of their profession.
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