Empowering Your Partner: A Study in Authentic Stewardship and Trust
Time: Tuesday, March 3, 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Location: Grand Ballroom, Salons D/E
Presented by:
Andrew Schnetzer, Supervisory Park Ranger, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Dan Borelli, NPS Artist in Residence, Director of Exhibitions at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design
Joshua Boles, Chief of Interpretation and Education, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Federal land management agencies are sometimes stifled by the need to oversee their own narrative, which may distance their public lands site from the citizenry that longs to connect with it. How about relinquishing control and empowering your partners and visitors to manage the narrative? It's difficult, uncomfortable, and yields authentic stewardship. Join us as we explore agency vulnerability with a relevant case study and then dive deeper with the deconstruction of one of your own partnerships.
Target Audiences: Program Staff / Field Practitioners, Executive Directors / CEOs, Agency Management
Learning Level: Advanced (401 level)