RESOURCES
Destination Leadership
Destination Leaders are those that see opportunities before a community and utilize their time, resources and influence to make a difference. In the follow-up to Destination Leadership for Boards, Bill Geist offers suggestions and recommendations on how those that agree to accept the challenge can leave a lasting mark on their community.
Board Diversity For Destination Organizations
The majority of Destination Organizations in America operate under the auspices of a nonprofit Board of Directors. Even those Destination Organizations that are divisions of Chambers of Commerce or operate within the confines of government typically engage with an Advisory Board.
Destination Leaders of the Future
Talent retention is a major issue for destinations today that will impact organizations for years to come. With the fight for talent as fierce as it is, it’s vital that today’s destination leadership understands what’s needed to retain the next wave of industry leaders.
Leading Others
Shared values, creative thinking, and clear expectations are the focus of highly successful leaders. Why? Because it breeds efficiency, innovation, and motivation among your team members. Learn how to Develop your organization’s core values, Differentiate between responsibility and accountability, and Support your star players to achieve their greatest potential and become tomorrow’s leaders.
TIDs: Alleviating the Workforce Housing Crisis
Over the last several years, many destinations have recognized the struggle of their local workforce to find affordable housing within the city limits. Without a solution, the hospitality industry is overstretched and underperforming; destinations risk diminishing their brand reputations, and communities lose jobs and tax revenue generated by tourism. However, some destinations are remedying their situation by subsidizing workforce housing in innovative ways.
Funding Advocacy Roadmap
We are frequently asked by clients to assist with their advocacy efforts. To help organizations think strategically about their advocacy, we developed the Funding Advocacy Roadmap. Although one size does not fit all, these basic concepts will lead you in the right direction. This advocacy primer includes Three Principles and Four Action Items that will guide your efforts to a successful result.
“My board members have talked about how it was very helpful in illustrating the broader DMO landscape and the highly competitive environment we operate in. They also noted that it was helpful for them to better understand the universal challenges DMOs face.”
- Brook Kaufman, Visit Rapid City