As the world continues its battle to contain the coronavirus pandemic, it’s hard to remember a time before COVID-19 and social distancing wasn’t on everyone’s mind. The lives of people around the globe came to a screeching halt earlier this year, with the virus forcing most to stay at home and avoid physical interaction toContinue reading “Farewell 2020! It’s Time for a New Year, and New Training Opportunities.”
Author Archives: Marcus Kellum
The New Age of Code Enforcement
As a regulator or code official studying the history of codes, you often begin your journey by learning that the Code of Hammurabi was one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes. It was a collection of 282 rules (known as the Hammurabi code of laws) that established standards for commercial interactions andContinue reading “The New Age of Code Enforcement”
Creating a Culture of Safety for Code Enforcement Officials
Just like any normal day, you leave your home with the intention of putting forth an honest day’s effort for an honest day’s pay. You learn that several community members have recently complained about one house that has not cut their grass since the quarantine began back in March. As the world slowly begins toContinue reading “Creating a Culture of Safety for Code Enforcement Officials”
Knowing Your True Self and Sharing Knowledge With Others
There is a common myth that successful trainers, teachers (or even people who write blogs) are constantly trying to help others discover their life goals. The common thought is that “we” are the ones who have seen the greatest truth–the “enlightened ones.” Well, this notion is false. In fact, many us who choose this pathContinue reading “Knowing Your True Self and Sharing Knowledge With Others”
It’s Time to Plant Seeds..Invest in Yourself.
COVID-19 has changed the workplace forever, and now is the time for you to shift into gear. It is estimated that one third of continuous learners now take online courses. There are several benefits to learning virtually—from increased flexibility to lower costs, but online courses aren’t for everyone. Some individuals want to engage face-to-face orContinue reading “It’s Time to Plant Seeds..Invest in Yourself.”
Online Learning for Local Government, Professional Organizations and Private Business.
As a passionate educator and advocate for training and continuous improvement, I will argue that there is no substitute for in-person, one-on-one, or small group instruction; but in the age of social distancing it is time for all to become comfortable transitioning to an online learning platform. According to research, 87% of remote team membersContinue reading “Online Learning for Local Government, Professional Organizations and Private Business.”
Hooray! It’s Finally Time to Schedule Your Code Enforcement Training!
In the next few weeks, your leadership team needs to retool processes and have structured debrief sessions. Use this opportunity to acknowledge successes and plan quality Online or In-Person training; MetricONE is your trusted training provider. Courses facilitated by Marcus Kellum are International Code Council (ICC) certified for continuous education units (CEU’s) and designed toContinue reading “Hooray! It’s Finally Time to Schedule Your Code Enforcement Training!”
Are Code Enforcement Officers Paid to Think?
Are you empowered or being “paid to think” at your organization? This concept unfortunately has become patronizing to employees who in some cases discovered they had lots of responsibility and did not truly have authority. There are some local governments that value initiative, creativity and encourage innovation; however, some people wonder what the boundaries are.Continue reading “Are Code Enforcement Officers Paid to Think?”
Principles of Community Code Compliance
Complimentary to preservation and enhancement of physical property is the idea that ordinance enforcement also preserves and enhances community harmony. Relationships between homeowners, the business community, and code regulators are an important part of the health of a community. The way by which many codes and ordinances are enforced, and the organizational structure of someContinue reading “Principles of Community Code Compliance”
The Current State of “Innovation” in Code Enforcement
If you were asked to number a piece of paper from 1 to 10 and list 10 names of “innovators” in the field of code and regulatory enforcement, I think it would be quite a difficult task. While there are some very knowledgeable and entertaining instructors and teachers with great “war stories,” the same materialContinue reading “The Current State of “Innovation” in Code Enforcement”
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