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Blueprint for Building Community - Leadership Insights for Good Government (Hardcover)
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Blueprint for Building Community - Leadership Insights for Good Government (Hardcover)
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American cities are a basic part of the fabric of our democratic
traditions. Many of these cities are served by professional city
managers and administrators. Cities that succeed at an outstanding
level often employ professionals. Yet the average American knows
little about the role of these professionals. City managers have
seldom written about their experiences. Blueprint for Building
Community is a rare look at the career of a city manager. This
career portrait is set in two Illinois communities --Park Forest
and Woodridge--communities which hold high aspirations for their
residents. City managers, partnering with elected leaders and
citizens in these communities, have worked to fulfill those
aspirations. This book highlights the values and relationships that
must be cultivated by the city manager to successfully build
community. Although the focus is on the role of the city manager,
other key participants such as elected officials, citizens, and
employees can gain from the insights. Community building requires
connecting the key groups in the community to the mission and
"sacred things" dear to residents. Harnessing the energy of all the
players produces tremendous results. For the many people who worked
to build Park Forest and Woodridge, and so many communities across
this country, this book is a tribute to their efforts. This book is
written to encourage the next generation of city managers to pursue
the challenge of building communities. The author chronicles the
lessons and principles that add to success as a city manager. He
conveys the inspiration, passion and excitement to those who
consider public service.
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