Envisio Blog
The official blog for Envisio news, research and insights into strategy and performance management.
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Featured Post
Product NewsA Perfectly Planned ICMA Conference: Planning & Performance Pig’s Guide to Tampa 2025
Read MoreHello, friends of strategic alignment and public transparency!
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Performance Management
The Vital Few: How to Identify Your Key Performance Measures
I know it’s coming, but I dread it just the same: “So, how many performance measures do you think we…
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Performance Management
How Women in Local Government are Shaping our Cities
13 percent. That was the percentage of women in city leadership roles in 1981, according to the ICMA. In 2014,…
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Strategic Planning
My Top Ice Breaker for Strategic Planning Sessions in Government & Non-profits
I’m usually terrible at ice breakers. I’m a nuts and bolts kind of guy and generally don’t like anything that…
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Strategic PlanningHow to Develop a Strategic Plan for Your Community
ContentsArticulate the valuePlan to planStart where you’re atEngage your communityEnroll your staffDream bigNarrow your focusBe specificTake actionAlign resourcesImplement the plan…
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Product News
New in Planning: Gantt Chart View for Managing Your Strategy
ContentsFeatures of Gantt ViewHow to get the most from Gantt ViewFuture development of Gantt View A Gantt Chart can be…
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Company News
Local Government Industry Veteran Joins Envisio as Vice President of Customer Success
Kevin Knutson joins Envisio Solutions as the newest member of the leadership team. Envisio is excited to announce that Kevin…
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Strategic Planning
Why You Need a Public Dashboard
ContentsEngage and build trust with the publicMotivate employeesHelp leaders make decisionsEliminate surprisesA customized public dashboard for your organization A car’s…
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Strategic Planning
What Makes a Good City Strategic Plan?
ContentsStreamline your visionCreate operational plansKeep action items SMARTWatch for roadblocks Some city strategic plans serve as vital roadmaps for a…
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Strategic Planning
Cascade Strategic Planning: Aligning Strategy and Operations
City managers, department managers, and city staff members all play a crucial role in achieving the city’s strategic plan. And…
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Strategy Execution
Why You Need a Chief Execution Officer
ContentsLead the leadership teamShare the storyProvide a system of strategic performance feedback One would think the answer to the statement…
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Performance Management
Why You Should Have a Performance Measurement Program
Contents1. Do more for (way) less money2. See a clearer picture3. Motivate and activate your team4. Build trust with your…
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Strategic Planning
Strategy Execution: So You Have a Strategic Plan, Now What?
Have you invested time and resources in a strategic plan, and then never saw it go anywhere? You’re not alone.…
