Leading Like Gumby:
Flexible, Adaptable Leadership for Parks and Rec Teams
Successful leadership requires more than just authority—it demands emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a deep appreciation for team diversity. This engaging session draws inspiration from Gumby, the iconic flexible character, to explore how supervisors can embody flexibility and empathy to lead effective, motivated, and inclusive teams. Participants will learn to recognize and support the unique work styles, strengths, and differences of staff while cultivating trust, connection, and tactful communication. Through real-world scenarios and interactive activities, this session will empower Parks and Rec professionals to "stretch" into stronger, more emotionally intelligent leaders.
- Describe flexible leadership and explain its value in the Parks and Recreation context.
- Demonstrate strategies for recognizing and adapting to diverse work styles and personalities.
- Discuss principles of emotional intelligence to build trust and connection with staff.
- Build a personal "Gumby Leadership Toolkit" with resources learned and shared from peers.
Includes: .1 CEUs
Additional Course Information:
Speaker: Chamreece Diggs is a proud graduate of NCA&TSU with a degree in Recreation Administration and earned her MBA from UNCG. A Certified Parks and Recreation Professional, with 15 years of experience, Chamreece is the Special Programs Superintendent with Greensboro Parks and Recreation. She supervises Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation, Active Adults, Greensboro Youth Council, and Aquatics. Chamreece believes in enriching the field of parks and recreation through innovation, exploration, and collaboration. She prides herself on being equity focused, people oriented, progressive, and a creative critical thinker.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the KRPA office at 785-235-6533 or jamie@krpa.org.
KRPA Event Policy:
No Refunds: Please note that all registrations are non-refundable. We regret that we cannot offer refunds for any cancellations.
Substitutions: We do allow substitutions. If you are unable to attend the event, you may transfer your registration to another person. Please notify us of any substitutions at least 48 hours prior to the event.
Registration Fees: All registration fees must be paid in full within 30 days of registration. Failure to pay within this timeframe may result in the cancellation of your registration.
Commercial Vendor Workshop Attendance
The Kansas Recreation and Parks Association (KRPA) values the contributions and engagement of our commercial partners. To maintain a professional environment that supports both educational and networking opportunities for our members and sponsors, KRPA has established the following policy regarding commercial vendors attending workshops and events:
Policy Overview: Commercial vendors may not register or participate as general workshop attendees unless they are sponsoring the specific event in question. This policy ensures that the presence of commercial entities at KRPA events is aligned with their purpose of networking and building relationships within a professional context, while respecting the intent of these events as learning opportunities for non-commercial attendees.
Commercial Vendor Definition: According to the KRPA bylaws Commercial Vendor is defined as: Individuals, organizations, companies, or business firms selling products or services to recreation, park, conservation, and leisure service agencies.
Exclusions: Commercial vendors may register and participate in these certification programs as general attendees. These courses are designed to provide specialized training and a certification from the National Recreation and Park Association. We understand the need of vendors may have to receive these certifications.
