Strategic planning is the art of turning dreams into an actionable roadmap. It’s about setting goals and plotting the steps that will ensure an organization's growth and sustainability. It's a combination of foresight, resource allocation, and adaptability in a dynamic world.
The Strategic Compass: Steering your Organization toward Success
Topics: Strategic Planning, Government
The Showcase Calendar: Intentionally Celebrating a Year's Worth of Successes
American literary giant Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “A great man is always willing to be little.” I couldn’t agree more with Emerson’s simple and focused assertion that the application of a humble attitude is both a necessary and foundational character trait for those who are charged with leading others.
Topics: Finding Audiences, Engagement, Education, Levy, Government, Communications
The Key to Strategic Planning Success: Crystal-Clear Clarity
There is strength in having a clear direction. You may be familiar with the popular saying, “You can have the top airplane or the most advanced ship, but without a knowledgeable pilot or captain, you won’t reach your destination.” Clarity holds power. Having a vision and seeing it through to realization is crucial, especially in strategic planning.
Topics: Strategic Planning, Business Development, Surveys, School Districts, Government, Communications
5 Tips for Surviving Election Season (And How to Come Out on Top!)
Election season always seems to be right around the corner. Even if you have months to prepare, developing a successful communication strategy to garner the support of voters for school bond issues and levies should be a year-round activity.
Topics: Strategic Planning, Marketing, School Districts, Political, Education, Levy, Bond Issue, Government