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In today’s fast-paced world, strategic planning alone is insufficient to drive meaningful change. Organizations, especially at the municipal level, need to shift their focus from planning to doing. The City of Douglas, Wyoming, has embraced this approach with its Strategic Doing framework, which emphasizes collaboration, action, and continuous improvement. This article explores how Douglas is setting the groundwork for success by aligning its strategic goals with staff performance, focusing on
It’s not unusual in the public sector for leaders within an organization to be passionate about their organizations and their organizations’ success. While people in these positions are focused on current objectives, it’s important to consider how they are supporting the organization’s future success. Succession planning for key positions outside senior leadership is essential.
Even in an age when remote work is common, developing relationships in the workplace affects career success. A recent study by Nicole Humphrey, Ph.D., assistant professor in KU’s School of Public Affairs and Administration, showed personal interactions can be as beneficial to career success as timely and competent work product. In addition, race can affect the relationships between emotion management and social capital in the workplace.