Community Planning

Community Planning  Community Planning does not rest on the shoulders of one entity.   There are many people, businesses and organizations that must work together to develop a community.    Neighbourhood Plans   Developing neighbourhood plans takes a substantial amount of time. You must involve everyone who uses the neighbourhood: Businesses, residents, and visitors.    Business Improvement Associations have a role to play.    -Facilitating conversations; bringing businesses together with each other and […]

Board of Director Leadership Development 

Board of Director Leadership Development The who, what, why and how to create and retain an effective board of directors. Get the right people on your Board Actively recruit – this is an ongoing pursuit, don’t wait for the AGM. Current Directors and the Executive Director can be part of recruiting potential directors. A few […]

Community and Business in Recovery

Community and Business in Recovery Who specifically can help business owners and who can help build back a thriving community? Between Organizations like Community Futures, Chamber of Commerce and Business Improvement Associations (BIA’s) and the City or Township itself, there are many people at the ready to take this task on.   Communities in recovery […]

Plan For Success – 4 things you can do today!

Blog | Plan For Success - 4 tips

Plan For Success – 4 things you can do today!  As a strategic planning expert, I know if you do not plan for success, you will surely will not stumble across it.  Strategic planning includes:  Creating your overall vision and mandate  Setting goals and priorities  Developing policies, programs and projects    And so much more! You cannot pull these things out of thin air. You […]