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...
Dec 6, 2022 | Strategic Planning
Image from BCIT Well, maybe now is not the right time with the holidays right around the corner, but soon after would be good if you’re leading a municipality in BC and want to get your new team rowing in the same direction. We have written a number of articles...
Sep 13, 2022 | Strategic Planning
With BC municipal elections just around the corner, you’re no doubt thinking about getting your new staff/council team up to speed and rowing in the same direction as soon as possible by developing a strategic plan. And if you’ve developed one before, you’ve probably...
Apr 12, 2022 | Strategic Planning
Like a good road trip, developing a code of conduct* is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. The journey of developing a code of conduct creates the space for important conversations about expectations related to appropriate communications and...
Nov 16, 2021 | Strategic Planning
Silly season (aka election time) for BC municipalities is around the corner, which can sometimes mean a suspension of new planning and engagement work as the focus shifts to campaigning and the election. While for some it might not be the time to initiate new planning...
Jun 18, 2020 | Engagement, Strategic Planning
Pro Bono Offer! Are you – or do you know of – a small non-profit organization (NPO) grappling with how to adjust to the new COVID-19 reality? Not sure how to refocus your strategic plan priorities based on uncertain timelines for recovery? Need some help...
