Virtual Education: Turning the Power On In Empowerment
Thursday, January 9, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EST)
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January 9, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET | 0.1 CEUs
Turning the Power On In Empowerment
Kelsey Mears, Assistant Director, Marion County Parks and Recreation
Charles Ryan, CPRP, CPSI, Operations Manager, Marion County Parks and Recreation
Learning how to unlock your team's potential through empowerment and distinct culture change from traditional government. Power and Empowerment are not just buzzwords of the day, but can be an effective leadership strategy to move your team into action. Consider registering for the second part of this topic on January 24.
Turning the Power On In Empowerment
Kelsey Mears, Assistant Director, Marion County Parks and Recreation
Charles Ryan, CPRP, CPSI, Operations Manager, Marion County Parks and Recreation
Learning how to unlock your team's potential through empowerment and distinct culture change from traditional government. Power and Empowerment are not just buzzwords of the day, but can be an effective leadership strategy to move your team into action. Consider registering for the second part of this topic on January 24.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how applying cultural changes can lead to increased motivation, productivity, collaboration, effective decision making and personal/professional development that are directly linked to team empowerment.
- Learn how empowerment can increase employee retention and commitment to the organization.
- Discuss how to reframe the way staff understand accountability and how it inspires empowerment through ownership.
About Kelsey: Kelsey Mears is the Assistant Director for Marion County Parks & Recreation. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Parks & Recreation Management with an emphasis on community, commercial and tourism. She is a certified parks and recreation professional with 21 years of experience in municipal Parks & Recreation. Throughout her career she has overseen multiple sports facilities, recreation programs, aquatics, event management and has been in administration for over 7 years. Through her years of service and experience Kelsey has developed into an innovative leader that has a passion for developing herself and her team.
About Charles: Charles Ryan is the Operations Manager for the Marion County Parks & Recreation Department where he oversees the operations of 57 unique sites (approximately 2,621 acres). His focus is providing safe recreational opportunities for our community through proper maintenance, conservation, and operations by emphasizing on employee development and public education. Charles was born and raised in Marion County and has worked for the County for over 17 years with 11 of those being in the Parks & Recreation Department. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources with an emphasis on Organizational Development and maintains his Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) and his Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certifications.
About Charles: Charles Ryan is the Operations Manager for the Marion County Parks & Recreation Department where he oversees the operations of 57 unique sites (approximately 2,621 acres). His focus is providing safe recreational opportunities for our community through proper maintenance, conservation, and operations by emphasizing on employee development and public education. Charles was born and raised in Marion County and has worked for the County for over 17 years with 11 of those being in the Parks & Recreation Department. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources with an emphasis on Organizational Development and maintains his Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) and his Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certifications.
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