Jun 4, 2023 | Collaboration, Evaluation
In a previous blog post, we explored the crucial role evaluation plays in telling a compelling program or project story. Here’s a simple step-by-step process for setting up an evaluation that works for your organization – and helps you tell the story of why you...
Jun 4, 2023 | Staffing, Strategic Planning, succession planning
Having recently led a strategic planning process for a non-profit dealing with critical staffing challenges, and with our organization (WCS) looking to expand our team – not to mention the ongoing news and anecdotal accounts of staffing shortages through most sectors...
Jun 4, 2023 | Libraries, Social innovation
WCS Engagement + Planning has been assisting various public libraries with strategic planning. At the core of the strategic planning process is developing a shared vision and mission for the library, including the unique role it plays in the community it serves. ...
Mar 4, 2023 | Community of Practice, Uncategorised
What’s a Community of Practice? Have you ever felt that you’re the only person in the world facing particular challenges? That no one else is dealing with the same issues you’re dealing with every day? That you’d better come up with a solution since no one else...
Mar 4, 2023 | Sustainability
We recently helped to facilitate the Climate Caucus Summit 2023 held in Richmond, BC. One of the presenters, Andrea Reimer, former Vancouver City Councilor and founder of Tawâw Strategies, introduced us to the ‘Two Loops’ theory of change. The model, depicted below...