How to add the strategy into strategic planning
While everyone is capable of both strategic thinking and planning, it’s natural to have a preference for one over the other. The whole brain...
debraApril 16, 2024
Thinking like a councillor
We all speak, write and make decisions based on our own experience – and we tend to walk around assuming everyone sees the...
debraApril 16, 2024
Coping with uncertainty
Changes in direction related to the RMA, three water management, and spending priorities for transport all impact on the local government sector. Changes...
debraApril 16, 2024
Resources to help you complete your Long Term Plan
What a year for local government! Cyclones and floods have created havoc for infrastructure budgets, U-turns have been signalled for the Affordable Water...
debraOctober 18, 2023
Case studies for councils and consultants
Case studies help us to apply theoretical ideas to real life. They are a great way to: celebrate successful projects, and the people...
debraSeptember 14, 2023
How to write an executive summary
Can you just write an executive summary? If you’ve just finished your asset management plan or infrastructure strategy this request may not exactly...
debraSeptember 1, 2023
Ideas for your next consultation document
Here are some ideas for you to consider when developing your next consultation document.They are sourced from nine of the best LTP consultation documents...
debraJuly 31, 2023
How to free up time for strategic thinking (and actions)
The following exercise is well worth trying if you constantly feel rushed, and unable to find enough time to do the things that...
debraApril 24, 2023
How to use Whole Brain Thinking to be successful at work
Whole Brain Thinking is a great tool which you can use when: preparing a community engagement plan writing a strategy, plan or report...
debraMarch 26, 2023
Community engagement on climate change
Here are some inspiring examples of councils engaging with their communities about climate change, from the New Zealand Coastal Society’s Special Publication 5....
debraJanuary 13, 2023
