Local Government Strategic Planning Made Easier By Community Feedback

How to improve your local government strategic planning process with community engagement - from ideation to execution

Strategic planning is a critical process for local governments, ensuring that cities and counties can effectively serve their residents, address pressing challenges, and achieve long-term goals. However, without adequate community input, strategic plans can fall short of meeting the true needs and desires of the people they are meant to benefit. This is where robust community engagement comes into play.

In this comprehensive ebook for city and county managers, you will learn how to transform your strategic planning process by integrating community engagement from the very beginning. Discover how to:

• Avoid Pitfalls That Occur Without Adequate Community Input: Understand the common mistakes that can derail your planning efforts when resident voices are not adequately considered.
• Use Community Engagement in Strategic Planning Best Practices: Learn how to effectively incorporate community feedback into every stage of your planning process, ensuring that your strategies are grounded in real-world insights.
• Define Strategic Priorities Based on Your Community’s Needs: Gain the tools to accurately identify and prioritize the most critical issues facing your community, ensuring that your strategic plan addresses what matters most.
• Get the Data You Need for Council to Approve Your Plan: Leverage community data to build a compelling case for your strategic plan, making it easier to secure council approval and support.
• Use Resident Feedback for Performance Management: Implement systems that continuously gather and analyze resident feedback, allowing you to monitor the effectiveness of your initiatives and make data-driven adjustments as needed.
• Benchmark Your Initiatives Against Similar Cities and Counties: Compare your strategic initiatives with those of similar communities to ensure that your strategies are competitive, innovative, and effective.

By following the guidance provided in this ebook, you can enhance your local government’s strategic planning process, ensuring that it is more inclusive, data-driven, and aligned with the needs of your residents. Download the ebook now to start making meaningful improvements to your strategic planning process and achieve better outcomes for your community.