Recently I spoke at a Coastal Connection Forum as a keynote regarding “Do we need Champions”. A curious topic given…
World Urban Parks – Making a Difference
Making a Difference – Is it possible? During our life time, there are occasional opportunities that present themselves where we…
Setting a Path to the Future – Why Brian O’Neill was so unique
So what can we learn? I have over the years reflected on what we can learn regarding, Brian O’Neil and…
First World Urban Parks Legacy Award – Brian O’Neill The Park Maker – Why he was so special
Brian had an immense and enduring impact across the world but why was he so special. This is an extract…
First World Urban Parks Legacy Award – Brian O’Neill Recognition well deserved
Brian O’Neill was recently awarded (posthumamously) the first World Urban Parks Legacy Award in recognition of the impact he had…
Never Enough Funds
This is the final article of reflection in this series on “leadership” in park management. The first article reflected on “leadership”…
Lost in the Mist – do we lose our focus?
15 years ago I was on a Board for a not for profit that provided environmental education to primary schools.…
Announcement from World Urban Parks – An opportunity to make a real difference – Join the Advocacy Committees
World Urban Parks was established in 2015 following an extensive strategic review of the directions and performance of Ifpra. WUP…
The Anniversary – forgot the flowers?
How often do you hear the retort “I forgot the Anniversary”? So, when should an organisation forget a significant milestone?…
Seeing the Possibilities in staff and an organisation
This is the fourth blog in my reflection of “A Modern Interpretation on Leadership in Parks” How many times have…
