Discusses an instrument called "The Balance of Power" which is designed to enable managers to identify their management skill needs and improve their management style by balancing effective planning and involvement of the person to be managed. Five management styles and their idiosyncrasies are discussed. (MBR)

The 3-year Citizen Leadership Program was designed to develop citizen-directed planning in Wisconsin. The first year focused on citizen involvement in land use planning; the second year, on community goal setting; and the third year, on community development projects. A representative group of 30 citizens participated in the program's workshops…