Personal PlanRob GreenRG_9cb3288e-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf516356I will be an effective and respected leader in community, living out my faith and wisely prioritizing the competing demands on my time, in order to serve as a role model to others. _9cb32a32-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf516356To use my strengths (Strategic, Includer, Learner, Futurist, and Winning Over Others) and strong interest in technology, civics, and relationship-building to serve my family, friends and neighbors, and to leave my community better than I found it._9cb32b18-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf516356FamilyPlacing family firstFaithLiving out my faith in practical waysPracticalityAuthenticityBuilding authentic, transformational relationshipsTransformationRelationshipsIntegrityIntegrity and honesty in all my actionsHonestyRespectRespect for & seeking out differing viewpointsDifferencesOther FocusAlways put the needs of others ahead of my ownKindnessHumorGenerosityApproachabilityFamilyProvide for family stability and security_9cb32e60-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561Desired outcome: Strong knowledge and valuable, reusable hard and soft skills which are flexible and in demand at the University of Northern Iowa, both for day-to-day use and the teaching of college students in the decades ahead.TechnologistIncrease professional knowledge and skills as a technologist._9cb32f50-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.ACoding / ProgrammingBuild my technical capabilities in coding / programming._9cb33004-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.A(1)IATake a course in Information Architecture _9cb330cc-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.A(1)a(2016). [Completed]SQLTake a course in Structured Query Language_9cb3318a-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.A(1)b(2017). [Completed]Linked Data / MetadataTake a course in linked data / metadata_9cb3325c-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.A(1)c(2017). [Completed]PHPTake a course in PHP programming_9cb3331a-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.A(1)d(2018)JavascriptTake a course in advanced Javascript_9cb333ec-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.A(1)e(2019)Technical ManagementContinue transitioning to a technical manager role._9cb334b4-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.A(2)Web TeamExperiment with a web team approach at Rod Library._9cb33586-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.A(2)aRod Library(2017) [Completed] Web BuildLead a full start to finish web build with a team. _9cb3364e-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.A(2)b(2018)MentoringEstablish a mentoring relationship with a web manager._9cb33716-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.A(2)cWeb Manager(2018)TrainingCreate a training pipeline for my web padawans._9cb337f2-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.A(2)d(2018)UNI & Higher EdIncrease my knowledge of UNI and higher education._9cb338ba-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.BHistory & OrganizationContinue developing knowledge of UNI history and organization._9cb3398c-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.B(1)IndexUNIRebuild the IndexUNI database to better understand the research materials available in UNI Special Collections._9cb33a72-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.B(1)a(2017) [Completed] NewsletterUse the P&S Council newsletter as a venue for researching and writing about UNI's organizational elements._9cb33b30-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.B(1)b(2018)PresentationRefine my UNI heritage presentation for new hires._9cb33c02-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.B(1)cNew Hires(2018)Side BusinessIncrease readiness to start-up a side business if the opportunity arises._9cb33ce8-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.CRelationshipsEstablish relationships with other like-minded entrepreneurs. _9cb33f2c-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.C(1)EntrepreneursMill RaceAttend Mill Race events once a month._9cb33ffe-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.C(1)a(2018)Million Cups of CoffeeAttend Million Cups of Coffee events once a month. _9cb340e4-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.C(1)b(2018)Small BusinessRebuild my understanding of small business management and logistics, including the past five years of tech / software progress._9cb341ca-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.C(2)E-CommerceResearch e-commerce technologies._9cb342b0-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.C(2)a (2018)BookkeepingResearch bookkeeping services / resources._9cb3438c-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.C(2)b(2018)ProposalsDevelop rough proposals for three separate businesses._9cb34472-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.C(2)c(2019)Environmental ScanConduct an environmental scan for an area of opportunity._9cb3454e-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.C(2)d(2019)Investor FundingDevelop a business plan for investor funding, including personnel needs and processes for keeping my full-time job._9cb34670-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163561.C(2)e(2019)CommunityContribute knowledge, skills and talents to improve the community._9cb34756-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562Cedar Falls, IowaDesired outcome: My long-term contributions and influence will make tangible and lasting improvements to Cedar Falls.VolunteeringIncrease volunteer support to local organizations using my skill sets._9cb34846-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.ANonprofitsDevelop Cedar Valley not-for-profit organizations' understanding and capacity for effective strategic planning._9cb34940-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(1)Cedar Valley NonprofitsFrameworkDevelop and model a strategic planning framework._9cb34a26-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(1)a(2016)Community Service OrganizationVolunteer to facilitate a strategic planning cycle for a local community service organization._9cb34be8-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(1)bFamily & Children's Council(2017) [Completed]CourseDevelop a strategic planning facilitation course for delivery through UNI or Hawkeye Community College._9cb34cec-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(1)cUNIHawkeye Community College(2018)MentoringMentor a new facilitator a strategic planning cycle for a local community service organization._9cb34e0e-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(1)d(2019)Community PlanningBecome an expert in the Community Wide Strategic Planning process._9cb34f08-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(2)IDMDevelop a databased website for pitching to UNI's Institute for Decision-Making (IDM)._9cb3503e-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(2)aInstitute for Decision-Making(2016) [Completed] Stakeholder PlansResearch the mission and strategic plans of all stakeholders within the 2025 Community Wide Strategic Plan._9cb350f2-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(2)b(2016) [Completed]LeadershipVolunteer to serve as a co-chair for next strategic plan effort._9cb351ec-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(2)c(2019)Technology & WebEngage with organizations for technology / web support._9cb352fa-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(3)Code for AmericaEstablish a local chapter of Code for America._9cb353f4-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(3)aCode for AmericaCode for the Cedar Valley (CFTCV)(2016). [Completed]MET TransitAdopt MET Transit as a CFTCV service project._9cb354f8-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(3)bMET TransitCFTCV(2016) [Completed]Cedar TrailsAdopt Cedar Trails Partnership as a CFTCV service project._9cb3562e-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(3)cCedar Trails Partnership(2017) [Completed]Emergency ManagementAdopt Black Hawk County Emergency Management Agency as a CFTCV service project._9cb3570a-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(3)dBlack Hawk County Emergency Management AgencyCFTCVArtsAdopt Hearst Center for the Arts as a CFTCV service project._9cb35804-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(3)eHearst Center for the ArtsCFTCV(2019)OutreachConduct outreach to connect with similarly-minded civic technologists and advocates._9cb35926-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(4)Civic TechnologistsCivic AdvocatesHackingHost the local National Day of Civic Hacking._9cb35a2a-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(4)a(2016) [Completed]StratMLJoin the Strategic Markup Language committee and establish a relationship with Owen Ambur._9cb35b2e-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.A(4)bStrategy Markup Language CommitteeOwen AmburChair, StratML Committee(2017) [Completed]Non-Local CommitmentsDecrease any commitments / connections to non-local organizations._9cb35c50-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.BCoast Guard & AuxiliaryEnd my involvement with the Coast Guard & Auxiliary._9cb35d5e-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.B(1)Coast GuardCoast Guard AuxiliaryCGAUXSunset my CGAUX membership & transition out._9cb35e76-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.B(1)aCGAUX(2017) [Completed]USCGATransition off USCGA Admissions partner role._9cb35fe8-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.B(1)bUSCGA(2017) [Completed]CGTransition off CG representation at local events._9cb36100-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.B(1)cCoast Guard(2017) [Completed] Community EducationIncrease involvement in community education._9cb36218-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.CMentorship & InstructionWork with UNI to find opportunities to apply my unique skill sets and background as a college-level mentor and instructor._9cb36358-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.C(1)UNIPracticum InstructionServe as a Practicum Instructor for IDS Major._9cb36470-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.C(1)a(2018)Practicum InstructionServe as a Practicum Instructor for IDS Major._9cb366e6-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.C(1)b(2019)DrupalTeach a one-credit Drupal course at UNI._9cb3684e-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.C(1)cUNI(2019)Business & Continuing EducationWork with Hawkeye Community College to determine a best fit for their Business & Continuing Education instructor program._9cb36998-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.C(2)Hawkeye Community CollegeInstructionApply for service as a technology and leadership instructor._9cb36a88-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.C(2)a(2016) [Completed]Google DriveDevelop a Google Drive technology training program._9cb36bc8-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.C(2)bGoogle(2017) [Delayed due to city council run]Leadership WorkshopRefine the leadership workshop with Jeff Dow. _9cb36cea-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.C(2)cJeff Dow(2018)UnderstandingIncrease understanding of how a healthy / resilient community & municipal government should look._9cb36e16-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.DCommunitiesMunicipal GovernmentsConnectionsConnect to organizations & thought leaders with a focus on community._9cb36f56-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.D(1)Blue ZonesResearch and understand Blue Zones principles._9cb37078-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.D(1)a(2016) [Completed]Strong TownsBecome a member / regular reader of Strong Towns._9cb37276-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.D(1)bStrong Towns(2017)Interest OrganizationsConnect with three interest organizations. _9cb373ca-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.D(1)c(2018)Community LeadershipIncrease overall leadership role in the community._9cb374f6-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.EBoards & CommitteesVolunteer for boards and committees as time allows._9cb3762c-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(1)Professional & Scientific CouncilRun for a seat on UNI Professional & Scientific Council._9cb37776-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(1)a UNI Professional & Scientific Council(2016) [Completed]Rental HousingServe as chair on Board of Rental Housing Appeals._9cb378a2-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(1)bBoard of Rental Housing Appeals(2016) [Completed]Campaign & ElectionRun for Cedar Falls City Council (2017)._9cb379d8-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(1)cCedar Falls City Council[Completed]Neighborhood Services CommitteeVolunteer to lead a new Neighborhood Services Committee._9cb37b2c-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(1)dNeighborhood Services Committee(2018)Mayor Pro-TemBecome qualified to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem._9cb37c6c-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(1)eCedar Falls Mayor Pro-Tem(2019)Neighborhood DynamicsDevelop a strong understanding of neighborhood dynamics as a neighborhood advocate._9cb37db6-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(2)City Council MeetingsAttend and comment at city council meetings for neighborhood-related issues._9cb37ef6-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(2)aCedar Falls City Council(2016) [Completed]Overman ParkContribute to discussions and decision-making in the Overman Park Neighborhood Association._9cb38036-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(2)bOverman Park Neighborhood Association(2017) [Completed]Neighborhood MapsFinish the neighborhood mapping project for the City._9cb38180-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(2)cCedar Falls NeighborhoodsCity of Cedar Falls(2017) [Completed]Waterloo Neighborhood ServicesMeet regularly with the Waterloo Neighborhood Services Coordinator to discuss mutual neighborhood issues._9cb382f2-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(2)dWaterloo Neighborhood Services Coordinator(2018)Neighborhood MeetingsAttend all monthly neighborhood association meetings._9cb3845a-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(2)eCedar Falls Neighborhood Associations(2018)Cedar HeightsFoster the development of an Cedar Heights Neighborhood Association._9cb3859a-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(2)fCedar Heights Neighborhood(2018)Birdsall ParkFoster the development of a Birdsall Park Neighborhood Association._9cb38702-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(2)gBirdsall Park Neighborhood(2018)Engagement StrategyDevelop an engagement strategy with other civic leaders who share a passion for vibrant neighborhoods._9cb3884c-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(2)hCivic LeadersNeighbors(2018)Neighborhood ServicesHelp establish a Neighborhood Services Committee._9cb38996-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(2)iNeighborhood Services Committee(2018)Disaster ResponseBecome a respected disaster response elected leader._9cb38b44-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(3)ExerciseParticipate in disaster planning and recovery exercise as a neighborhood / volunteer organizer._9cb38e00-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(3)aCedar Falls Flood Response Group(2017). [Completed - 2016]Incident Command SystemAttend Incident Command System refresher training as it relates to elected officials._9cb38f54-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(3)bElected Officials(2018)MeetingsParticipate in Black Hawk County Emergency Management Agency meetings as appropriate._9cb390d0-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(3)cBlack Hawk County Emergency Management Agency(2018)BloggingWrite six blogposts about what I've learned about municipal disaster planning and response._9cb3922e-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(3)d(2018)ContactsEstablish initial contacts with area public safety agencies, first responder groups, and non-governmental disaster agencies._9cb39382-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(3)ePublic Safety AgenciesFirst Responder GroupsNon-Governmental Disaster Agencies(2018)Response & RecoveryEstablish a complimentary disaster response & recovery annex to the Community-Wide Strategic Planning process._9cb394fe-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163562.E(3)f(2019)PersonageDevelop as a whole, well-rounded person._9cb3965c-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163563Knowledge & WorldviewIncrease knowledge and widen worldview as a lifelong learner._9cb397ba-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163563.AMLISComplete Masters in Library Information Science (MLIS) with a focus on leadership, technology and information management._489ac142-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.A(1)3.A(1)a Complete 9 course credits (2016). [Completed] 3.A(1)b Complete 15 course credits (2017). [Completed] 3.A(1)c Complete 7 course credits (2018). 3.A(1)d Complete 9 course credits (2019).Practical LeadershipContinue studying practical leadership._9cb39a12-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163563.A(2)Leadership FrameworkComplete a study of the Coast Guard Leadership Framework._489ac52a-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.A(2)a(2016) [Completed]Personal LeadershipAdapt the Coast Guard Leadership Framework to a practical personal model for leadership._489ac6f6-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.A(2)b(2017) [Completed]Civilized LeadershipBroadcast a 'civilianized' leadership framework for discussion and adoption by others._489acb56-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.A(2)c(2018)Study GroupDevelop a group for leadership study in the Cedar Valley. _489acd0e-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.A(2)dCedar Valley(2019)Project ManagementDevelop my project management abilities._9cb39b7a-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163563.A(3)Study & FrameworkComplete a broad study of project management systems and adopt a framework for my projects._489acf7a-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.A(3)a(2017) [Completed]PM SystemConduct an in-depth study of a chosen project management system for full adoption._489ad1b4-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.A(3)b(2018)CertificationComplete a certification program in project management. _489ad362-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.A(3)c(2019)Perspectives & ExperiencesSeek out perspectives and experience different than my own._9cb39ce2-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163563.A(4)Diversity EventsParticipate in four UNI diversity events._489ad510-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.A(4)aUNI(2016) [Completed]Discussion BoardAdopt a discussion board to draw out varying perspectives._489ad75e-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.A(4)b(2018)Conversation Partners ProgramRe-join the UNI Conversation Partners Program. _489ad948-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.A(4)cUNI Conversation Partners Program(2018)Health & Well-BeingIncrease overall health and well-being._9cb39e7c-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163563.BNeeds & StressorsEffectively communicate needs and stressors with family._489adb32-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(1)Green FamilyCommunication StyleDevelop a "DEFCON" style model of communication with varying stressor levels._489adeac-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(1)a(2017) [Completed] ExerciseMake time to exercise, especially with the family._9cb39fe4-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163563.B(2)Weight LossMonitor & strive to lose 20 lbs while doorknocking._489ae0a0-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(2)a(2017) [Completed]CommutingWalk to/from work two days a week._489ae334-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(2)b(2017) [Completed]BikesPurchase new bikes for the kids for family bike riding._489ae58c-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(2)cGreen Kids(2018)Fitness MembershipPurchase and use a family fitness pass membership._489ae794-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(2)c(2018)CommutingWalk to/from work two days a week._489ae988-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(2)e(2018)Fitness FriendsConnect with two fitness-minded friends for encouragement. _489aebd6-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(2)f(2018)Mental BreaksBe intentional about mental breaks and relationships at work & life._9cb3a14c-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163563.B(3)WalksTake up regular "round the building" walks around Rod Library._489aede8-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(3)a(2016) [Completed] MentoringSet aside 1 hour per week for dedicated mentoring._489af392-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(3)b(2016) [Completed]Lunch ClubStart a once-a-month lunch club at UNI._489af5f4-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(3)cUNI(2017) [Completed]GratitudeWrite 100 thank you notes._489af81a-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(3)d(2018)Greenhouse BreaksTake a 20 minute break twice a week at the Greenhouse._489afb1c-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(3)e(2018)Mentoring GroupStart / lead a mentoring group at UNI._489afdce-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(3)fUNI(2018)Family TimePreserve dedicated family time._9cb3a2f0-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163563.B(4)Movie NightHave a weekly Family Movie Night with pizza._489b0012-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(4)a(2017, 2018, 2019)New OrleansTake a family trip to New Orleans._489b03b4-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(4)bNew Orleans(2016) [Completed]Pennsylvania / DCTake a family trip to Pennsylvania / DC._489b068e-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(4)cPennsylvaniaDistrict of Columbia(2017) [Completed] FloridaTake a family trip to Florida._489b08a0-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(4)d(2017) [Completed]Great LakesTake a family RV trip to the Great Lakes._489b0b98-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(4)e(2018)Pacific NorthwestTake a family train ride in the Pacific Northwest. _489b0dfa-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(4)f(2019)Mental WellnessDevelop a better sense of mental wellness & techniques._9cb3a462-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163563.B(5)UNI WellnessEngage the UNI Wellness for strategies._489b100c-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(5)aUNI Wellness(2016) [Completed]CounselingExplore professional counseling sessions for better understanding myself and thought processes._489b1250-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(5)b(2017) [Completed] FunSet aside time, space, and resources for guilt-free fun which includes social interaction._9cb3a5d4-f042-11e7-90c3-06afbf5163563.B(6)Creative SpaceSet up the basement open area as my creative space for study and reflection._489b1566-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(6)a(2016) [Completed]PC GameBuy a PC game that I can play once a week for 60 minutes._489b178c-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(6)b(2017) [Completed -- Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak]Facebook GroupConnect with or start up a Facebook fan group for a book series I enjoy._489b19a8-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(6)c(2017) [Completed -- Fans of the Bobiverse]ReadingTake up regular reading for enjoyment again._489b1c6e-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(6)d(2018)Sci-Fi NovelContinue working on the premise of my sci-fi novel._489b1e9e-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(6)e(2018)Book ReviewBecome a military sci-fi book reviewer for MilSciFi.com._489b20c4-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(6)f(2019)Sci-Fi ConventionAttend a science fiction convention._489b2344-f0a8-11e7-a8cb-37e6c35163563.B(6)g(2019)2016-01-012019-12-312018-01-03https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P4Qr61TAXjo6GSgYzWmGAZPuEFYPH-mP2BiqVsrHslQ/edit#OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net