NER Individual Development Plan information, forms and additional resources

In this HBR article, Paul Zak explores the science behind trust and shares the remarkable and numerous benefits of employees in high-trust organizations.

Learn the 5 NPS core values, understand why different values exist for different organizations, and recognize how core values are distinct drivers of organizational culture.

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

Learn the top ten ways to rethink, redefine, and recreate solutions that empower the spirit of innovation.

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

In this easy-to-read article by MindTools, discover how using the SMART tool can help provide focus, direction and motivation to accomplish your goals.

Is fear stopping you from taking action? In this TED Talk, Tim Ferriss explains how this can be resolved with an activity he calls “fear-setting.”

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

Take the 30-day CLEAR challenge, as an individual or park unit, to improve workforce engagement.

This resource provides mentors/mentees with an agreement template. This agreement lays out the goals of a mentoring relationship and establishes boundaries.

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

The Office of Personnel Management training wiki is an excellent resource on formal and informal mentoring programs.

Meeting your mentor can be an exciting event. Here are some tips to keep in mind, for both before and during your first meeting.

When becoming a mentor, it is important to understand your role and duties. Check out some ideas from the Facilities Management Leadership Program that can be helpful to any mentor.

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.

Use this worksheet to identify what you expect to gain from your mentor relationships; after completing the worksheet, you will be able to communicate more effectively with your mentors.

These two resources provide mentors and mentees with an opportunity to evaluate their relationship.

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

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.

Creating a culture of inclusion is a continuous journey, and moving forward on this path requires ongoing evaluation, reflection, and courageous action.

The COMMIT Self-Assessment is designed to help you determine your strengths and weaknesses around Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity.