Strategic Planning
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Grateful for community leaders — especially on sunny Saturdays☀️
I recently worked with a long-time municipal client in the Kootenays on a mid-term review of their strategic plan. (Side note: With BC municipal elections …
Strategic planning doesn’t have to be stiff—it can wear a tail and stomp around with playfulness and purpose.
Recently, we had the pleasure of leading a two-day, all-staff strategic planning session for the Pembina Institute in Drumheller, Alberta—the dinosaur capital of North America. …
Is your strategic plan on track or it is time for a mid-course correction?
With just over two years before the fall 2026 municipal elections in BC, it’s time to check in on your strategic plan. Are any mid-course …
Strategic Planning – What, Why, How?
Wow, we’ve been doing a lot of strategic planning this past year! Some of the communities and organizations we have had the pleasure of working …
Short staffed? Filling the vacancies and succession planning go hand in hand
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 …
Strategic Planning? Now’s the time and we can help.
With municipal elections in the rear view mirror it is time to look ahead at where your team should be headed. We have tons of …
Beyond the SWOT – Adding more rigour to your strategic planning process
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 …
Developing a code of conduct as part of 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 …
Silly Season Can Still Be Strategic
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 …
Strategic Prioritizing for Non-Profits
Pro Bono Offer! Are you – or do you know of – a small non-profit organization (NPO) grappling with how to adjust to the new …
Strategic Planning – A Jumpstart to Success with Your New Team
With elections fast approaching, have you considered how to jumpstart your team on the way to a successful term? One of the best ways to …
Affordable housing policy – one size doesn’t fit all
by Dan Wilson, Whistler Centre for Sustainability Creating more affordable housing in British Columbia is a hot topic these days, and many communities and individuals in …