Directions Fall 2023
A distinguished resource for professionals at nature centers, outdoor schools, and related organizations, Directions explores our field's current trends and best practices.
This Issue
The Fall 2023 issue of Directions features content about:
- Reflections on the 2023 ANCA Annual Summit
- Personnel policies
- Shared leadership models
- Working as a team
The Power of Positive Leadership
Jen Levy
Celebrating moments that demonstrate strong leadership, continuous learning, and a desire for a better future.
Updates to the ANCA Board of Directors
ANCA
This year we welcome four new members of the Board, and thanked two departing members for their contributions to our organization.
Cultivating Shared Leadership
Glenna Holstein & Mike Larson
An introduction to leadership structures, and how shared leadership can improve decisions, build trust, and make work easier.
Putting Staff First: Personnel Policy Overhaul
Naomi Heindel & Nikolas Katrick
How two organizations in Vermont updated their personnel policies using five guiding principles.
The First Hour of Team
Corky McReynolds
How a team can establish the process and product of working together.
2023 ANCA Leadership Awards
Asa Duffee
At the 2023 ANCA Annual Summit, we celebrated and recognized Peter Smerud and Veronica Frehm for their leadership within our profession.
Advocacy & Your Mission
ANCA
As community organizations, our voices can make a difference in public policy.
