by Whittaker Associates | Jul 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Experiencing life at 7 knots (8.4 mph) for two weeks on a sailboat gave me a chance to ponder. So why cast off the dock lines, leave one of the best, if not the best, marina on the Great Lakes and make myself vulnerable to the uncertainties of wind... by Whittaker Associates | Jun 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Two worlds are about to collide – the Workforce Development and Economic Development worlds. Can they play nice together? Demographics, globalization, and economic re-structuring are propelling these two development efforts towards each other with... by Whittaker Associates | Feb 28, 2007 | Uncategorized
by Dean Whittaker Economic Development is about relationships. They are built on trust, respect, and commitment. New tools have emerged in Web 2.0 (the evolution of the internet) to foster online collaboration and social networks. Applying these new tools to economic... by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Recently, I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Willard Baggett, President of the International Center for Leadership in Education (www.leaderED.com) speak. His topic was “Preparing Students for a Changing World.” In his well researched and documented... by Whittaker Associates | Jun 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker How many times have you heard that it is not what happens in life, but how you react to it that matters? Life can deal us some pretty crummy cards from time to time, but our attitude can make all the difference in the outcome. Where does our attitude...