The Urban Renaissance Network (TURN) principals have specialized in the development and implementation of growth projects with progressive community leaders. We have collectively planned and implemented community development projects with a broad range of private and public leaders from most business and government sectors. We identify and integrate the vision, collaboration, work planning, and funding required to see projects through to execution.
Read MoreA major challenge of sales and networking is achieving the balance of being involved with the process and then taking the time to follow up on leads. Once you gather leads, you need a system that will help you regularly respond to them.
Read MoreBefore starting the recruiting and hiring processes, Insight works with the management team to assure that everyone is on the same page with the requirements and expectations of the job. Too many times, managers are on different pages about what are the most important skills and talents for a candidate.
Read MoreLong ago, experts in the field of psychology (Plato, Aristotle, etc.) determined that there are three parts of the mind that we each have. These three parts make up our whole person. These three parts represent how we feel, do, and think during our individual creative processes.
Read MoreTo collaborate with other nonprofits, our strategic alignment collaboration model outlines the key elements for leadership to integrate internal purpose with external partners. Discover how nonprofit collaboration can leverage collective resources to achieve a greater community impact.
Read MoreIn 2017, the City of Elkhart adopted the River District Revitalization Master Plan. Developed with broad community stakeholder involvement, the plan was built on the previous decades of investment in Elkhart’s struggling Main Street. This effort shared a vision for the River District to be an expansion of downtown, as a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood redeveloped on 100-plus acres of parking lots, out lot retailers, former industrial sites, and auto-repair shops. Over 65% of the $300-plus million mixed-use development has been realized within five-years. The area continues to attract significant new private investment.
Read MoreKolbe RightFit™ is the program that makes finding the "right" person for the right job easier and less expensive. Statistically proven, it assists companies in screening and selecting the best job applicants by identifying who possesses the necessary skills and instincts. RightFit eliminates the guesswork of determining an applicant's performance potential by providing insight into how the candidate will perform in response to job requirements.
Read MoreTrue change takes a lot of effort by a lot of people. If you don’t have buy-in and support from at least 25% of your workforce then road is going to be even more perilous.
Read MoreIn working with communities that have struggled for decades to make ends meet with limited resources, there is a significant hurdle to overcome: the perception that more is not possible. The scarcity mindset and survivor syndrome are distinct psychological concepts, though both involve stress responses and can influence behavior in challenging environments.
Read MoreOpportunity Collaboratives, or hubs, are innovative initiatives designed to revitalize distressed communities by centralizing services and resources. This approach focuses on leveraging existing nonprofit and government resources efficiently, ensuring services are located where they are most needed, and scaling them to match community needs. This article explores how the Insight Strategic Concepts®’ (ISC) and OBE Advisors LLC process works, its principles, and its potential to universally help communities achieve prosperity.
Read MoreCollaboration is challenging, and it is more challenging, if not impossible, when leaders allow dysfunctional behaviors within the team. Here are the collaboration killers we find to be the root of collaboration failure among teams.
Read MoreNWI Works in Northwest Indiana is critical to workforce development because of its local focus, training programs, job placement services, support for diverse populations, economic impact, and partnerships with key stakeholders. By investing in NWI Works, the region can build a stronger, more skilled workforce that drives economic growth and prosperity for years to come.
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