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Problem Solving is an Art, not a Science

…the box in the upper right-hand corner of the page). Elaine Cogan, founding principal of the Portland, Oregon planning and communications firm of Cogan Owens Cogan, has consulted for more than 36 years with communities…

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Dealing With Difficult People Requires Finesse

Cogan, founding principal of the Portland, Oregon planning and communications firm of Cogan Owens Cogan, has consulted for more than 36 years with communities undertaking strategic planning and visioning processes. Cogan has been honored for…

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Can a Planning Board Be Too Organized?

Cogan Owens Cogan, has consulted for more than 36 years with communities undertaking strategic planning and visioning processes. Cogan has been honored for her work on a variety of citizen involvement projects. Cogan’s 52-page booklet,…

On Commitment

On Commitment

…Oregon planning and communications firm of Cogan Owens Cogan, has consulted for more than 36 years with communities undertaking strategic planning and visioning processes. Cogan has been honored for her work on a variety of…

A Backward Glance ... A Forward Look

A Backward Glance … A Forward Look

…more always can be done. Elaine Cogan, founding principal of the Portland, Oregon planning and communications firm of Cogan Owens Cogan, has consulted for more than 36 years with communities undertaking strategic planning and visioning…

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Starting Out the New Year on the Right Foot

…goes on to discuss persistence and passion. Elaine Cogan, founding principal of the Portland, Oregon planning and communications firm of Cogan Owens Cogan, has consulted for more than 36 years with communities undertaking strategic planning…