After a short period to complete this discussion and outline, we will reconvene the larger group to compare outlines and hold a large group discussion of that particular management perspective. In other words, to think a little. Don't be frightened by this. You may have a few days of soreness, but you will soon get used to the exercise. Since we will do much preparation as a group, I don't expect your answers to differ a great deal, but I will grade you as much on how you express your opinions as on their content.
Communication is an often underappreciated part of our profession.
The ability to communicate what you know may be as important as how much you know. It is common to see good communicators move quickly through corporate and agency structures and just as common to see poor communicators stagnate, despite their technical prowess. The ideal, of course, is good technical and communicative ability. Don't see this writing as a challenge, but as an opportunity to get better at an important career skill. This forum is not intended to be a debate, but a discussion of real forestry issues facing the profession today.