Portfolio

PLAN: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for the City of Pembroke

Problem:

Clear indication of lack of inclusion across the community as detected in a community survey and other research methods

Solution:

Develop a contextualized strategic plan to help steer municipal efforts and investments

Outcome:

A comprehensive plan that is openly distributed and available to anyone to help advance

LEARN: Employee Resilience and Wellness Study with PSP Garrison Petawawa, Recreation

Problem:

The pandemic created burnout and turnover among middle managers

Solution:

Investigate employee wellness through interviews and consultations

Outcome:

Final report to senior management and training sessions to solidify next steps

CHANGE: Nourish U Wellness Centre brand and marketing development, owner coaching and clinic launch with expansion project

Problem:

Exit strategy needed to become an independent clinic

Solution:

Help them build the clinic of their dreams by offering services in business planning, branding, marketing, lead generation and business incubation

Outcome:

Full exit, full launch and growth underway

CHANGE: VCAT Athletic Therapy Clinic to develop a collective approach to care, branding, business model and expansion planning

Problem:

Rent-a-room multi-practitioner clinic was creating individualistic outcomes

Solution:

Develop a collective approach model where growth and business benefits are shared

Outcome:

Personnel changes, collective business model developed, new brand, new building.

PLAN: Strategic Plan development in North Algona Wilberforce Township

Problem:

Need for a different approach to municipal focus in pandemic world

Solution:

Develop a strategic plan contextualized to the area and the experiences

Outcome:

Four large community projects underway, attraction of a dynamic community and economic development leader, Service review and leadership development

LEARN: Board training for the development of an inclusion policy for Rural FASD Network nonprofit

Problem:

New non-profit, charitable status, and board requires innovative policy formation

Solution:

Offer Board of Directors training and facilitated sessions to co-create a robust and principled approach to inclusion

Outcome:

Full report with recommendation for adoption

PLAN: Strategic Planning Training Course with Pembroke Public Library Staff

Problem:

Desire for a strategic plan but experiencing budget shortfalls

Solution:

Obtain partial funding to offer staff a comprehensive training course to DIY the plan as a team while learning together

Outcome:

Improved capacity building and internal ability to lead and self-support long-term

FACE : Killaloe Pathways Park Community Consultation and Decision-Making Scorecard development to help inform next steps post-pandemic

Problem:

Need for more connection and engagement with the community

Solution:

Conduct a dynamic Community Insight Session to foster engagement

Outcome:

Decision-Making Scorecard to align leaders and helpers with community needs and values, inventory of helpers and their desired roles for future working groups

FACE: Member consultation with the Deep River Community Association for resetting mandate post-pandemic

Problem:

Corporate identity in question as the core value proposition became unavailable going forward

Solution:

Conduct a Community Insight Session to gather information about member needs

Outcome:

An informed board with clarity on which direction to pursue as an organization