Planning + Research
We work closely with clients to collaborate with community members so you can have confidence that plans and programs respond to what is needed. By identifying relevant case studies (wise practices) across equitable communities, climate crisis, housing, social well-being, transportation, and social connectedness, we help local governments and nonprofit organizations learn and adopt new ways so you can have the impact your teams and communities are looking for.
“Lisa is an exceptional facilitator, a strong listener, a passionate advocate and a planner who pushes the boundaries to make us all become part futurist while still being a realist. She understands the importance of public participation and the need to pay attention to diverse audiences to understand the community dynamic. Lisa’s passion for her work shows in everything that she does. Her abilities to create a common understanding for Council, so they are united in their vision allows for each member of Council to feel respected. She creates safe places for conversations and takes the time to create the right mind space to enable excellent decision making. She ‘tools up’ both Council and Administration so that they can make decisions and have difficult conversations about the community of the future.
Lisa has propelled our organization and community forward.”
Relationship building + Facilitation
Skilled at collaborating to understand community needs, we collaborate with clients to identify and map community groups with different experiences and backgrounds so you can include those voices. Then, with clients and community members, we define the plan, program or project vision and values while building relationships and partnerships with them so you can embed this knowledge in ways that inform projects and programs while building community capacity for successful implementation.
We also know that this work can be complex at times, so we engage and collaborate with clients and communities early to work through challenging conversations.
Strategic Planning
Our strategic planning integrates principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Disability, and Inclusion (JEDDI) to drive systemic change. Engaging across your organization’s community, so that resulting plans detail clear goals and measurable objectives. We develop detailed action plans with specific roles, timelines, and priorities (Who, When, Priority) so you can measure results and have lasting organizational impact.
Project Management
With over 15 years of project management experience leading major policy plans, capital projects, and small planning projects alike, we help clients deliver projects on time, on budget, and to your satisfaction, so you can meet the needs of your community, internal departments, boards, and councils. We identify potential project risks early and develop mitigation strategies so there are no surprises and we use regular project meetings to discuss project progress, challenges, and implement risk mitigation strategies, so the project is delivered successfully.
“Lisa led our project’s public engagement program through a critical period for the Project, as we developed the Final Business Case, advanced the Project for full funding approval, and prepared for the procurement process. This work included strategy development and execution of multiple phases of broad, public consultation, targeted stakeholder engagement, and responsive work to manage relationships and respond to issues. Lisa is savvy to relationships and politics, and able to juggle input from multiple parties in support of shared goals and drive progress forward in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Finally, Lisa is a joy to work with. She is highly attuned to the nuances of client needs and work styles, and her twin hallmarks of organization and emotional intelligence inspire confidence and deliver value.”