--- title: blog | Mike Ritzius description: Mike Ritzius is the program manager for the NJ Labor Managment Collaborative. Mike's background is in leadership development, hosting, facilitation, and organizational design. When not working on the NJ LMC, Mike can be found trying to collaborate with the plants in his garden, often to mixed results. image: https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(6).png --- [Skip to content](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/author/mike-ritzius#main-content) [![NJLMC-Logo_Horiz](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/Artwork/NJLMC-Logo_Horiz.png "NJLMC-Logo_Horiz")](https://lmcpartnerships.org) - [About](https://lmcpartnerships.org/about) - [Events](https://lmcpartnerships.org/lmc-events) - [PreCon 2026](https://lmcpartnerships.org/precon2026) - [Well-Being Study Enrollment](https://lmcpartnerships.org/et-study) - [Stories](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog) - [Resources](https://22126916.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/toolkit) # Events, Stories, Tools, and Resources [![](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/School%20logos/CALMI-silm-fit-800x360.jpg)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/register-today-district-and-school-teams-workshops-with-ca-lmi-spring-2026) [Events](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/events), [Workshops](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/workshops) ## [Register Today - District and School Teams Workshops with CA LMI - Spring 2026](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/register-today-district-and-school-teams-workshops-with-ca-lmi-spring-2026) ![Picture of Mike Ritzius](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/Headshot/Headshots.svg) [Mike Ritzius](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/author/mike-ritzius) Feb 6, 2026, 2:19:51 PM [Read more](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/register-today-district-and-school-teams-workshops-with-ca-lmi-spring-2026) [![](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/School%20logos/ET_Logo-Color.png)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/register-today-educators-thriving-workshops-spring-2026) [Events](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/events), [Workshops](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/workshops), [SEL](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/sel), [Peer Coaching](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/peer-coaching) ## [Register Today - Educators Thriving Workshops - Spring 2026](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/register-today-educators-thriving-workshops-spring-2026) ![Picture of Mike Ritzius](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/Headshot/Headshots.svg) [Mike Ritzius](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/author/mike-ritzius) Jan 13, 2026, 12:15:25 PM Jump To Registration [Read more](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/register-today-educators-thriving-workshops-spring-2026) [![](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/Blue%20and%20Orange%20Business%20Conference%20Flyer.svg)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/webinar-nj-labor-management-collaborative-overview) [Events](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/events), [Ecosystem of Support](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/ecosystem-of-support) ## [Webinar - NJ Labor Management Collaborative Overview](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/webinar-nj-labor-management-collaborative-overview) ![Picture of Mike Ritzius](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/Headshot/Headshots.svg) [Mike Ritzius](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/author/mike-ritzius) Oct 17, 2025, 4:10:40 PM [Read more](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/webinar-nj-labor-management-collaborative-overview) [![](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/Used%20Misc/GN%20pic.jpeg)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/precon-2025-register-today) [Events](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/events) ## [PreCon 2025- Register Today!](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/precon-2025-register-today) ![Picture of Mike Ritzius](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/Headshot/Headshots.svg) [Mike Ritzius](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/author/mike-ritzius) Sep 24, 2025, 5:00:50 PM Leading Through Learning: PreCon 2025 Atlantic City - November 4th to 6th The New Jersey Labor Manag... [Read more](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/precon-2025-register-today) [![](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/IMG_0373_resized.jpg)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/embracing-yes-and) [Toolkit](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/toolkit), [Knowledge Brokering](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/knowledge-brokering), [Tools](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/tools), [Empowered Participants](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/empowered-participants), [Organizing Structures](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/organizing-structures) ## [Embracing "Yes, and..."](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/embracing-yes-and) ![Picture of Mike Ritzius](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hubfs/Headshot/Headshots.svg) [Mike Ritzius](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/author/mike-ritzius) Sep 22, 2025, 1:48:36 PM You can think of "Yes, and..." as a simple organizing structure that alleviates group friction by br... [Read more](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/embracing-yes-and) ### Posts by Tag - [Board Members (3)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/board-members) - [Ecosystem of Support (4)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/ecosystem-of-support) - [Educational Support Professionals (1)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/educational-support-professionals) - [Empowered Participants (11)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/empowered-participants) - [ESP (1)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/esp) - [Events (7)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/events) - [Initiatives (4)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/initiatives) - [Knowledge Brokering (2)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/knowledge-brokering) - [Organizing Structures (3)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/organizing-structures) - [Partnering with the Community (3)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/partnering-with-the-community) - [Peer Coaching (4)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/peer-coaching) - [Principals & Supervisors (2)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/principals-supervisors) - [Results (3)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/results) - [SEL (2)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/sel) - [Shared Purpose (3)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/shared-purpose) - [Stories (11)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/stories) - [Student Behavior (2)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/student-behavior) - [Successes (2)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/successes) - [Superintendent (5)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/superintendent) - [Toolkit (1)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/toolkit) - [Tools (1)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/tools) - [Union (6)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/union) - [Wins (4)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/wins) - [Workload (1)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/workload) - [Workshops (4)](https://lmcpartnerships.org/blog/tag/workshops) See all   ![NJLMC-Icon](https://lmcpartnerships.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Artwork/NJLMC-Icon.png?width=150&name=NJLMC-Icon.png "NJLMC-Icon") ## Our Support The New Jersey Labor Management Collaborative, an initiative dedicated to fostering productive relationships between labor and management in New Jersey’s educational system, thrives through the robust support of the National Education Association (NEA). This partnership exemplifies NEA’s commitment to enhancing educational environments not only in New Jersey but across the nation.  The NEA, as part of the National Labor Management Partnership (NLMP), a coalition of the national organizations of the nation’s educators, is cultivating a dynamic ecosystem of support that empowers districts to implement collaborative strategies effectively. Through providing crucial resources, expertise and ongoing consultation, the NLMP nurtures a sense of collective efficacy between labor and management, driving improvements in teaching conditions and student outcomes.  This collaborative approach has shown tangible benefits, leading to more cohesive school communities and a better educational experience for all stakeholders. By backing initiatives like the New Jersey Labor Management Collaborative, NEA demonstrates its dedication to fostering a culture of cooperation and mutual respect within the education sector, paving the way for sustained success and innovation.  For more information about NEA’s role in labor management collaboration, visit *[nea.org/collaboration](http://nea.org/collaboration?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--a-CPUORCZmYNlfJr6IpE0I6PEKpkZhY8CGgoIise9UFZFz9whESs4JsWV1Zx7htCChMvz).  *   The New Jersey Labor Management Collaborative 172 W. State St. Trenton, NJ 08608   Copyright © 2025