Communities & Leadership
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A Guide to Better Understanding of Latino Family Culture, G1439
This NebGuide provides an overview of Latino culture, including history and immigration, the importance of culture and family, and how assimilation into Anglo culture occurs.
Developing a Vision for the Community or Organization, G1574
Developing a vision for a community and organization is an integral component of the strategic planning process. This NebGuide defines what a vision is and the role that the vision plays in helping participants work toward future goals. A visioning process for leading a community group also is outlined.
Planning an Intergenerational DialogueTM, G1542
Guidance on how to use an Intergenerational DialogueTM to help a community address important issues.
Promoting Cultural Understanding and Developing Cultural Competence -- Leader's Guide, HEF574
The United States has undergone a rapid shift in its ethnic composition, and is adjusting to increasing globalization. This community lesson focuses on how individuals can be responsive to cultural differences and diversity in backgrounds, and how they can be global citizens in today’s changing world. Participant's guide also available. Order printed copies from your local Extension office.
Promoting Cultural Understanding and Developing Cultural Competence -- Participant Manual, HEF575
The United States has undergone a rapid shift in its ethnic composition, and is adjusting to increasing globalization. This community lesson focuses on how individuals can be responsive to cultural differences and diversity in backgrounds, and how they can be global citizens in today’s changing world. Leader's guide is also available. Order printed copies from your local Extension office.
Understanding Persistent Poverty and Income Inequality in Nebraska, EC853
This analysis identifies and describes persistently poor areas in Nebraska and areas of persistent income inequality. Also discussed are policies aimed at reducing poverty and inequality in communities.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Building Business-Friendly Communities -- Part 1, General Description of the Study, G1565
Small businesses strategies, goals, problems, attitudes and opinions are just some of the options explored in this first of three NebGuides.
Building Business-Friendly Communities -- Part 2, Small Sized Retail and Service Firms, G1566
This NebGuide looks at how small retail and service firms conduct a successful business with other business community members.
Building Business-Friendly Communities -- Part 3, Successful Small Entrepreneurs in Small Communities, G1567
This NebGuide talks about how small entrepreneurs in small communities achieve success in their business.
Nebraska Retail Sales 2005: An Alternative Analysis, EC842
Using retail sales data from 2000 through 2005, this analysis looks at trends in local trade areas across Nebraska.
Nebraska's Hospitality and Tourism Industries: An Introduction, G1858
Tourism - Nebraska's third largest industry and revenue source - is projected to be a source of economic growth in the next decade. Learn about the trends and potential for the state and national hospitality and tourism industries.
Skills-Based Industrial Targeting: Matching Occupational Demand and Supply in Nebraska, EC843
An analysis of how closely Nebraska communities match the occupational and skills demands of various industries.
The Economic Impact of a Commercial Cattle Operation in a Rural Nebraska County, EC856
Analysis of the economic and fiscal impact of a 15,000-head commercial cattle operation on a typical rural Nebraska county with a diversified cattle sector; considers local and non-local ownership.
Understanding Ethanol Plant Economics: Will Boom Turn Bust?, EC849
Analysis and discussion of scenarios comparing economics of a 40-MGY and 100-MGY under the current and proposed federal Renewable Fuel Standard.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
77 Ways To Motivate Your Workers, G1440
This NebGuide explains the different ways people are motivated and suggests strategies leaders can use to get the best performance from their people.
Becoming a Servant Leader: Do You Have What It Takes?, G1481
This NebGuide covers servant leadership; the 11 characteristics that identify a servant leader, including inherent traits and learned skills; and practical ways to develop the skills necessary for this leadership style.
Full Range Leadership, G1406
The ability to use the full range of leadership behaviors is what separates effective from ineffective leaders. This NebGuide explains the full range leadership behaviors, transactional and transformational leadership.
Influence: The Essence of Leadership, G1695
Mastering the art of influence is a key leadership component. Successful leaders skillfully use different tactics under different situations to change behaviors, opinions, attitudes, goals, needs and/or values.
Motivating Your Employees, G1776
The ability to motivate employees often is the difference between mediocre and extraordinary leadership. This guide provides a useful tool for understanding and motivating employees.
Using Coaching in Extension, G1561
This NebGuide provides an introduction to the characteristics and process of coaching.
Working with Groups: Generating Ideas, Making Decisions & Enhancing Communication, EC478
This publication provides some techniques that will generate ideas and improve communication when working in groups.
LEGISLATION/POLICIES
2008 Ballot Issues: Initiative 424 - Constitutional Amendment to Prohibit Discrimination or Preferential Treatment, E2
Discussion of proposed anti-affirmative action amendment to the Nebraska Constitution which will be on the Nebraska ballot November 4.
2008 Ballot Issues: Constitutional Amendment One, E1
Discussion of proposed constitutional amendment which will be on the November 4, 2008 ballot.
SMALL BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Retaining Hourly Employees: Nebraska's Quick Service Restaurant Industry Dilemma, G1829
The quick service restaurant industry is a large economic force in Nebraska, but high employee turnover has a detrimental effect on profits. Learn why employees leave and what can be done to recruit and retain qualified workers.
Setting Up Your Own Business: Monitoring the Health and Growth of Your Business , NF286
This NebFact discusses how to compile financial statements for your business.
Setting Up Your Own Business: Planning Your Insurance Coverage, NF277
This NebFact features information to help you determine the type of insurance and level of coverage needed when starting a small business. Includes a worksheet to determine insurance needs.
Setting Up Your Own Business: Financing Your Business, NF278
This NebFact discusses the financial side of starting, developing and growing your business.
Setting Up Your Own Business: Glossary of Financial Management Terms , NF279
This NebFact includes a glossary to help you understand business terminology.
Setting Up Your Own Business: Records and Bookkeeping, NF276
This NebFact discusses managing your business with a record-keeping system.
