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Registration for APA's National Planning Conference opens in January. Discover details and prepare to connect with planners from across the country at this premier event.

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This webinar will explore key skills needed to manage conflicts in planning work. It will focus on managing relationships and finding the best ways to design meetings for better planning outcomes.