DT #507 How Old is Too Old? With Mark Perna

07/31/24 • 15 min

Develop This: Economic and Community Development

Dennis is joined by Mark Perna. In light of President Biden's dropping out of the presidential race, they discuss how old is too old and the power of having multiple ages working together.

Dennis is joined by Mark Perna. In light of President Biden's dropping out of the presidential race, they discuss how old is too old and the power of having multiple ages working together.

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DT #506 Preview of the 2024 IEDC Annual Conference in Denver

Dennis is joined by Dell Gines, the Chief Innovation Officer of the International Economic Development Council. They discuss the upcoming IEDC annual conference, which will be held in Denver from September 15-18, 2024.

Early Bird Registration Deadline ends July 26th.

Discover The Mile High City

Calling all changemakers, visionaries, influencers, disruptors, and developers, the 2024 IEDC Annual Conference awaits! Your community, region, country, and world need you in Denver, CO, September 15-18, to join forces with thousands of economic development practitioners and thought leaders from around the globe as we celebrate and champion the unsung heroes of economic development.

This year's conference is more than just one of our standard gatherings; it's the premier platform to flip the script and transform our profession into one of the world's most recognized, understood, and attractive industries. By spotlighting the innovative work of economic development superheroes, we aim to inspire and equip you with the tools and knowledge to drive positive change and innovation in your community. This is your team's opportunity to unleash your inner economic development superheroes and elevate the economic development profession to new heights in the Mile High City.

Conference Theme: Championing Economic Development Superheroes

The conference will explore the following tracks:

Marketing and Telling Our Stories
Talent and Workforce Strategies
Solving the Housing Crisis
Climate Change and Sustainability
Rural Prosperity
Entrepreneurship and Ecosystem Building

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DT # 508 Encore Episode The Art and Power of Persuasion

Enjoy this classic Develop! This episode from 2020.

Develop This! will be back with an all-new show next week.

Many projects require divergent groups to work together, so how can we reach consensus when there are very different opinions?

In this episode, Dennis and Jason share tips and strategies for identifying mutual goals, navigating compromise, and utilizing clear and consistent communication.