Envisio Blog
The official blog for Envisio news, research and insights into strategy and performance management.

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You Can’t Do It All: How to Create a Strategic Action Plan
ContentsApproach 1: Testing ideas against consensus criteria using an evaluation matrixApproach 2: Applying an outcome-based approachApproach 3: Developing a cross-functional…
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3 Steps to More Meaningful Community Satisfaction Data
Contents1. Timing is everything2. Get real-time feedback3. Build a standing panel This is a guest blog post from Cory Poris…
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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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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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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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How 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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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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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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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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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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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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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…











