Envisio Blog
The official blog for Envisio news, research and insights into strategy and performance management.
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10 Ways to Improve Collaboration in an Organization
Contents1. Lead from the front2. Encourage personal accountability3. Create a culture of mutual trust and respect4. Align employee and management…
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10 Reasons Strategic Planning Lives Beyond Spreadsheets
Contents1. Manual reporting wastes time2. Everyone can change everything3. Large, confusing and difficult to manage4. Overall reporting is impossible5. Information…
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How to Establish Trust With Citizens Using Open Government Data
It has long been established that when executed correctly and at the appropriate time, self-disclosure is one of the hallmarks…
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8 Government Open Data Technologies You Should Know About
ContentsSee Click Fix – Community Maintenance/SafetyFireStop – Emergency Response AssistancePlacemeter — Urban PlanningOpen Counter – Permit AssistanceNext Request – Public Records…
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5 Benefits of Open Government Data
Making government data openly accessible helps cities operate more transparently, build stronger relationships with residents, encourage new ideas, involve the…
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Simplifying the Language of Strategic Planning
ContentsOperational plansPlanning architectureVisionMissionValuesGoalsStrategiesActionsKey performance indicators (KPIs)The planning cascade If you have participated in more than one strategic planning session, you’ve…
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6 Tips To Inspire Strategic Thinking
Contents1. Strengthening your strategy2. The stance on copying competitors3. How to differentiate yourself4. The positive side of a crisis5. Get…
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Simplify the Development of Your Strategic Plan
ContentsBalanced inputThoughtful considerationPrioritizationRight directionFocused actionsWhat does it all mean?What now? Developing and implementing a strategic plan for your municipality is…
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9 Questions Every Leader Should Ask When Developing Strategy
ContentsBuild your plan around your peopleDo you have insight for others? Before you begin the implementation phase of your strategic…
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9 Best Practices for Communicating a Strategic Plan
ContentsTip 1: Take your time, don’t rushTip 2: Perfection is not realisticTip 3: Plan to communicate long-termTip 4: Consistency is…
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8 Best Practices for Your Employee Recognition Program
Contents1. Collaborate with your team, define your process2. Get your creative juices flowing3. Introduce a director of culture4. Take a…
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9 Strategic Planning Questions City Managers Should Ask Their Teams
ContentsAre you prepared for a swot analysis?Here are 9 questions our municipal customers always ask their teams As a City…
