Developing Leaders in Your Park

Published: May 13, 2014, 8 a.m.

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Jack Hartt is Park Manager of Deception Pass State Park. Deception Pass is considered to be the flagship park of Washington State, and many consider Jack to be the flagship Ranger. He has inspired or trained many Rangers who went on to become Park Managers or Assistant Managers. Jack has been manager at Deception Pass State Park, Washington\'s busiest park, and Riverside State Park, Washington\'s largest park.

What We Talk About

\\u2022 Managing relationships \\u2022 Focusing on developing the right people \\u2022 The role of a Park Manager \\u2022 The role of an Assistant Park Manager \\u2022 The role of a leader without a formal title \\u2022 Finding a mentor \\u2022 The "Park-Like" concept \\u2022 Introducing a new Manager to a park

Resources

\\u2022 Rocky Mountain National Park \\u2022 Riverside State Park \\u2022 Deception Pass State Park \\u2022 It\'s Your Ship\\xa0by Michael Abrashoff \\u2022 Eleven Rings and The Last Season by Phil Jackson \\u2022 Interpreting our Heritage by Freeman Tilden \\u2022 Environmental Interpretation by Sam Ham

Books by Jack Hartt

\\u2022 A Day in the Park With Ranger Jack \\u2022 Two Hands and a Shovel \\u2022 A Walk Around the Block \\u2022 Proper Size Me

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