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Recently, ARI’s Co-Founder and Executive Director, Jamie Wright, graduated Delta Regional Authority’s Delta Leadership Institute in Jackson, MS. DLI Fellows represent each of the eight DRA states and are selected by the eight governors and the federal co-chairman from a competitive pool representing the public and private sectors. During the nine-month program, fellows attend six sessions held in different locations across the region and focus on areas such as transportation, infrastructure, government relations, and regional collaboration. The 2024 Class began last October in New Orleans, LA, with sessions in Little Rock, AR, Baton Rouge, LA, Carbondale, IL, Cape Girardeau, MO, and Jackson, MS. "DLI has been one of the greatest experiences both professionally and personally. To be among this group of servant leaders was humbling. I am thankful for the opportunity, our leadership team, and those who were on this journey alongside me." – Jamie R. Wright The DRA was established in 2000 as a formal framework for joint federal-state collaboration to promote and encourage the economic development of the lower Mississippi River and Alabama Black Belt regions. To fulfill this purpose, DRA invests in projects supporting transportation infrastructure, basic public infrastructure, workforce training and business development. DRA’s region encompasses 252 counties and parishes in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. Delta Regional Authority #delta #deltaleadershipinstitute #leadership #leadershipskills #leadershipinstitute #growingbusiness #personalgrowth #ruralgrowth #rural #ruralamerica #ruralbusiness #investinrural #economicdevelopment #ruraldevelopment #ruralbusinessdevelopment #ruralbusiness #collaboration

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Each of these interim deputy administrators- none of whom were mandated by the charter revision- gets a 6 month severance payment, or $209,000 each, if they work 6-12 months in their temporary positions. No one in the public or private sector gets such lush benefits. My concern lies in the fiscal irresponsibility inherent in awarding lavish severance packages, amounting to a staggering $1.3 million, to temporary employees whose impact on city services is destined to be short-lived. Severance should be reserved for extraordinary situations, not handed out routinely. Six months severance after possibly 6 months of work is way out of bounds for both private and public sectors. Providing lush severance packages on the taxpayers' dime is a slap in the face to the hardworking people of Portland. It sends the wrong message: that public servants can expect cushy safety nets even when their tenure is temporary.   That money could be better spent addressing urgent needs like public safety and transportation, which are currently struggling to identify adequate funding.

Let's Roof celebrates and reflects on the contributions of our remarkable leaders. We are also grateful for and appreciate the tireless efforts of the leaders within our business. Happy Presidents' Day! #PresidentsDay #president #holiday #usa #america #proudtobeanamerican #commercialroofing #roofing #facilities #propertymanagement

The weaknesses of UK government capacity are shown every week by inquiries into big failures (Grenfell, COVID, Horizon) as well as a host of smaller failures. Here I suggest why and how to rebuild the UK public service skills system. The new government talks a lot about fixing the foundations. This is one of the vital foundations that needs to be fixed. In the paper I show how this could be done with a new College of Public Service Leadership, networked across the UK, mixing face to face and online, and with a curriculum fitted to the big challenges of the 2020s. Busy ministers may not see this as a priority - but addressing it is vital if they want to achieve results over the next few years. bit.ly/4gtocpV

In the last of our leadership perspectives from our ‘DEI in Maritime Conference’, Richard Young, Senior Associate at the Diversity Study Group, explains why data is so important in providing the evidence of the progress that the maritime industry is making in creating inclusive working environments, including where we are today, and if we are heading in the right direction.   https://lnkd.in/eKbi-dD4

Pooja Bachani Di Giovanna and Pete Peterson of the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership sit down with Dr. Seth Kaplan at John Hopkins University as he explains the power and fragility of neighborhood structures. Read more at #PublicCEO bit.ly/41lASrL

What can make you a successful leader in the legal industry? 🤔 The Centre for the Future of the Legal Profession has gleaned insights from industry experts and comprehensive research that help refine individual leadership skills and elevate a firm’s performance. Next week, they're running a two-day course to impart these insights combined with practical skills for leading a high-performing team. There is still time to register - learn more here ⬇️

Passing the torch in your business to a "child" or employee is fraught with unspoken expectations and assumptions. Today Cher discusses the areas of passing the torch that you need to confront to create the best result for your successor and the sustainability of the business (as well as understanding the financial rewards and tax implications for both of you). Transitioning in advance of your exit takes time, communication (facilitated communication can make this much more comfortable), and intention but allows for a smooth adjustment and fewer surprises.

Passing the torch in your business to a "child" or employee is fraught with unspoken expectations and assumptions. Today Cher discusses the areas of passing the torch that you need to confront to create the best result for your successor and the sustainability of the business (as well as understanding the financial rewards and tax implications for both of you). Transitioning in advance of your exit takes time, communication (facilitated communication can make this much more comfortable), and intention but allows for a smooth adjustment and fewer surprises.