MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, INC. (2013 Srategic Plan)

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Mr. Kevin O'Rourke Page 5 Activity 2: Obtain Stakeholder Input Next, we will obtain stakeholder input both from the community and from employees. The purpose of the stakeholder input will be to hear opinions about the future vision for the City and strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT). Options for stakeholder engagement include community forums, focus groups of community members, focus groups of employees, workshop(s) with the City's management team, and on-line surveys for community members and employees. We will create specific options for this engagement that will be within the scope of the fee proposal described below, and will discuss those options with the subcommittee. Once we complete the stakeholder engagement component, we will consolidate the input received and prepare a summary document. The results will be presented in the strategic planning workshop described in Activity 5. Activity 3: Advise City on Preparation of Environmental Scan Management Partners will provide advice to City staff about preparing an environmental scan, including providing examples. An environmental scan identifies trends that will be important in preparing a plan for the future. Data sets that are typically included in an environmental scan are: • Financial forecast for the City • Economic indicators • Local demographic trends • Housing trends • Legislative mandates • Regional issues • Other issues that may be important in the future (e.g., environmental, infrastructure, service demands) The results of the environmental scan will be presented during the strategic planning workshop described in Activity 5. Activity 4: Conduct EMT Workshop to Obtain Input Next, we will facilitate a process through which EMT members will identify key priorities and issues facing the City. We will create a format for EMT members to use in preparing information. We will the design and facilitate a workshop with the EMT to discuss the priorities and issues identified by each individual. Additionally, during this workshop we will facilitate a discussion about vision, mission, values and measures of success for the strategic plan. Following the EMT workshop, we will summarize the results, which will be presented in the Council workshop described in Activity 5. Activity 5: Prepare for and Facilitate Council Strategic Planning Workshop During this activity we will prepare for and facilitate a strategic planning workshop. It will include the City Council, City Manager and EMT. The workshop will be a full day in length. The purpose of the workshop will be to create a vision and mission, articulate J