Is your city's strategic plan falling short? Discover the 8 crucial elements it might be missing. From vision to leadership, these components are essential for success. Built on ClearPoint Strategy's expertise, this guide reveals why these elements matter and how they can transform your plan's effectiveness.
So, you've got a strategic plan, but it's not quite hitting the mark, huh? Let's dive into why that might be. First off, ask yourself: Do we have a clear vision? Without a vision, you're like a ship without a compass—just drifting along. A strong vision gives your team something to rally around and strive for.
Next up, objectives. Are they the right ones? It's easy to set goals, but setting the right goals is a whole different ball game. Your objectives should be specific, measurable, and aligned with your vision. If they're not, you're just spinning your wheels.
And let's not forget leadership. Good leadership is the backbone of any successful plan. Without it, even the best-laid plans can fall apart. Leaders need to inspire, motivate, and guide their teams toward achieving those well-defined objectives.
So, take a step back and evaluate these elements. A strategic plan isn't just a document—it's a living, breathing guide to your city's future. Make sure it's got all the right pieces in place!
This manual transformed our strategic approach, ensuring we have a clear vision and strong leadership. Highly recommended!
Implementing these eight elements has significantly improved our strategic outcomes. A must-read for any city planner!
Insightful and hands-on advice that assisted us refine our objectives and achieve better results. Truly valuable!
Join LBL Strategies and ClearPoint's Ted Jackson in an engaging webinar that breaks down what it truly takes to succeed in local government strategy. Featuring expert insights from Randall Rollinson and Robin Champ, this session unveils the Strategy Management Performance System and how to use the IASP (International Association of Strategic Planners) body of knowledge to build and execute a strategic plan that adapts to today’s challenges.
Discover proven frameworks and gain the tools needed to drive alignment and resilience within your agency. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your strategy foundation for lasting success.
Key Talking Points:
✔️ Understanding the Strategy Management Performance System ("The Wheel")
✔️ Exploration of strategy and performance frameworks
✔️ The value of certification for career and organizational growth
✔️ Insights into the IASP Government Community of Practice