So You Want To Be A Planning Director?

Richard Carson offers a no-holds barred look at what it takes to be a planning director -- and whether you want to.

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October 29, 2001, 7:00 AM PST

If you want to be a planning director, then this article will help you in your quest. To be a good planning director you need four general skill sets. You should have (1) basic experience in planning, (2) good management skills, (3) a customer service orientation, and (4) good political skills. Richard Carson provides the inside scoop.

Thanks to Chris Steins

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Monday, October 29, 2001 in Planetizen

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