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Virtual Learning Workshop - 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.

Location: Virtual via Zoom
Date: January 29, 2026 @ 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Fee: $25 - This is a member-only opportunity

Registration Deadline: January 22, 2026

CEUs: .1

Cancellation deadline: Cancellation requests and transfer requests must be made in writing to brad@ncrpa.net.  Please view our Refund Policy here.

Speaker Information: 

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.

Special Accommodations Requests: This program will be hosted via Zoom and will have closed captioning (CC) provided as an option in the meeting. If you need to explore additional accommodations, please reach out to charla@frpa.org at least a week before the scheduled session.

NCRPA Contact: Brad Foster at 919-832-5868 or brad@NCRPA.net

We are happy to partner with the Florida Recreation and Park Association to bring you convenient Virtual Education sessions. You will receive log in information no less than two days before the event from charla@frpa.org. If you do not receive this information by then, please email charla@frpa.org. To access the event, click on the link provided. Make sure your full name is included in your title as you enter the session so that the host can be sure you are allowed to be let in. You will be required to sign in via the chat box once the class begins. If you are unable to access the chat feature, you will be given further instruction during the session on how to record your attendance. FRPA would like to collect your feedback after the event so please be sure to complete the follow-up evaluation and instruction. 

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