Learn how to develop a robust assessment program around enslavement and race, with ongoing training and support, to help maintain a competent, knowledgeable, and empathetic workforce.

A derailer is a behavior or actions that limits our effectiveness, prohibits growth/change, and stymies success. Learn to recognize derailers and find a few examples of them.

Access a contact list for the Legacies of Enslavement and Race project here.

Overview As the Legacies Workgroup’s steering committee laid the groundwork for this assessment tool, they kept returning to a series of foundational principles that would create a framework for understanding the rubric’s content. The Four Truths, non-negotiables, and detailers all play a role in grounding the intentions of the assessment tool. Non-negotiables are the forensic/factual

The assessment rubric was created for NCA parks and programs to use in a baseline or ongoing evaluation of their current practices.

In this resource, you will find a list of links to digital research on the history of enslavement in the National Capital Area.

Now that you’ve had the powerful conversations with the people who work in your program or park, it’s time to distill it all down to a vision. In this phase of the process, you’ll compile and edit the shared values and key actions that rose to the surface during the workshops. You’ll also begin the work of communicating these new commitments.

This webinar highlights the intent and purpose, key points, and challenging aspects of the Annual Aid-to-NPS, Scope of Sales, and the Annual Operating Plans and how they are key to a successful partnership.

The Aspiring Leader Development Program (ALDP) serves as a foundational development program for aspiring leaders; learn about eligibility requirements and the enrollment process here.

The Trades Alive video series provides step-by-step tutorials on different aspects of historic preservation in parks.

The Interpretive Wheel model is one way to wrap your head around what Audience Centered Experiences look like in the field. Learn more about the model and how to use it in this resource.

NPSNext invites conversation and collaboration. To effectively solve problems and leverage opportunities you need all staff to contribute. Depending on the size of your park/unit you may need to reach out beyond the planning workshop to gather ideas and actions.

A plan is only as good as its execution. Sustaining your NPSNext vision will mean building structures and processes that let your staff check in, keep each other honest, and celebrate success.

Strategic planning can offer renewed focus and a chance to chart a new path. During uncertain times it can feel hard to set aside the time to reflect and plan. It is precisely these times when intentional action is most needed to focus energy and effort.

Is your brainstorming effort tapped out? Watch this short video developed by Vertical Measures for six fun and creative ways to brainstorm ideas.

Watch the TED Talk - The Power of Yet - by Carol Dweck and grow your capacity to learn and solve problems with a "Growth Mindset."

The FMSS Desk Reference for FMSS Basic curriculum is a step-by-step guide for use with the FMSS for field personnel.

Pulse surveys are intentionally designed to provide quick, actionable insights into the health of a park or program, hence the name ‘pulse.’

Use the ACE Wheel Model rubric to help you see what you're shining at and make your audience centered experiences even better.

A resource book for people looking to be mentored and to prepare for a mentor relationship. A menttee recieves the benefit of mentoring.

This resource book is for people looking to be a better mentor and to prepare for a mentorship relationship.

Two of the most important parts of a mentor/mentee relationship is giving and receiving feedback. The Facility Manager Leader Program provides some good advice to keep in mind when doing both.

Are you ready to become a mentee? Check out these questions and access additional resources to find out!

Learn how to ensure that your CLP profile indicates that you are interested in being a mentor or a mentee.

The guide is a resource and a compliment to other material from La'Wana Harris, CDE, ACC a global Global Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Author and Executive Coach.