In this episode, host Becky Dunlap welcomes her new co-host, BerryDunn colleague Lakita Frazier. They discuss the importance of creating a culture of innovation, finding time to build innovative thinking in your organization, and how important innovation is to building successful projects, programs, and departments.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks and recreation.

In this episode, host Becky Dunlap welcomes Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager and former City Librarian of Monterey Park, CA. The topic? Building a post-pandemic strategic planning process that engages every part of the community.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks and recreation.

In this episode, host Becky Dunlap continues her conversation with Ally Bujacich, Executive Director of PenMet Parks in Gig Harbor, Washington, about strategic planning. The topic? Implementing a strategic plan and holding each other accountable to ensure that the plan becomes a reality.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks, recreation, and libraries.

In this episode, host Becky Dunlap continues her discussion with Ally Bujacich, Executive Director of PenMet Parks in Gig Harbor, Washington. They discuss the importance of identifying, developing, and operationalizing your values as an integral part of strategic planning.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks, recreation, and libraries.

In this episode, host Becky Dunlap continues her discussion with Ally Bujacich, Executive Director of PenMet Parks in Gig Harbor, Washington. The topic? The importance of reviewing and including strong mission and vision statements as part of the strategic planning process.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks, recreation, and libraries.

In this episode, host Becky Dunlap discusses strategic planning. She is joined by Ally Bujacich, Executive Director of PenMet Parks in Gig Harbor, Washington, and BerryDunn colleague Barbara Heller. They discuss the ins and outs of the strategic plan process and their necessity.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks, recreation, and libraries.

In this episode, host Becky Dunlap discusses the differences between strategic planning and master planning. She is joined by BerryDunn colleague Barbara Heller to discuss the necessity of these plans and implementation best practices.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks and recreation.

In this episode, we’re talking all things AI. Host Becky Dunlap welcomes Ryan Hegreness, an experienced parks and recreation professional and the current Deputy Director of Business Services at South Suburban Parks and recreation. They discuss AI both in broad terms and in the parks and recreation setting, how parks and recreation agencies can utilize it now, and potential uses for AI in the future.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks and recreation.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to create more inclusive public spaces. Host Becky Dunlap welcomes Lane Gram, a Manager for the Parks and Recreation team in Gilbert, Arizona. Lane provides insights on Gilbert’s efforts to improve inclusivity and the implementation of changes to make spaces more inclusive. Meredith Tekin, President of the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, joins the conversation to provide perspective on the optimization of spaces for people with sensory needs and autism.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks and recreation.

In this episode, we’re talking about recruitment and retainment in a very challenging environment. Host Becky Dunlap welcomes BerryDunn colleagues, Barbara Heller and Nikki Ginger, and members of the parks and rec team from Loudon County, Virginia, Nicole Falceto and Fernando Avellanet. They discuss effective hiring and retainment strategies and supporting a strong culture to enhance efforts.