Leadership Qualities

Question 1

“Advocacy and Pluralism in Planning”

Answer 1

by Paul Davidoff. Appeared in the Journal of the American Institute of Planners in 1965. Some of his main points still resonate: that planners are not value-neutral technicians, and that values are part of every planning process. Leaders especially need to reflect and promote these values.

Question 2

Planning Leaders Should:

Answer 2

Discern and promote the value of planning

be pluralistic and work to represent diverse interests, especially minority interests

Foster transparency in expectations, roles and responsibilities

Help a community prioritize

Serve as mentors and positive role models; share opportunities

Discern and promote the public interest related to a proposed action

volunteer in professional planning organizations and planning related services in the community.