Strengthening Local Leadership: A Collaboration Workshop

The Workshop

Uniting local leaders and elected officials is essential for a cohesive approach to community development. This workshop helps participants overcome silos, prioritize community needs, and create alignment across local and regional bodies. We provide a structured environment that clarifies roles, fosters trust, and helps leaders communicate transparently on key initiatives. By the end, your team will share a unified vision and action plan, paving the way for sustainable, community-centered growth.

 

Process

These workshops offer local economic and workforce development departments the opportunity to align their efforts with local elected officials and regional partners. Each session combines Facilitated Alignment Mapping and Goal Visualization exercises to help participants uncover and prioritize common objectives. One-day workshops emphasize rapid action, supporting leaders in addressing urgent issues with clear, actionable outcomes. The two-day version expands into Scenario Planning and Role Definition, encouraging leaders to refine communication practices and align on multi-stakeholder goals. The three-day workshop includes Visioning Roadmaps and Long-Term Partnership Design sessions, fostering lasting collaboration strategies and in-depth, unified planning across departments and regions.

 

Benefits

  • Clear alignment on community-focused goals across departments.
  • Enhanced collaboration, fostering trust and transparency with elected officials.
  • Tools for creating immediate and long-term actionable plans.
  • Supportive structure for achieving unified, impactful growth.
  • Practical resources to sustain collaboration and partnership.

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