Performance management free resources
Performance management, in any organization, can be a tall order. There is much to consider, much to learn, much to do. To get and stay on top of the most up-to-date information requires a commitment to a lifelong journey of research and education. We know that, and that is why we want to offer you as many interesting, helpful and free resources as possible.
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Making the news at PGS
At its November meeting, the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation appointed Bill Dann to its Board of Directors. For the past two years, Bill has served as an ex officio member and has continued to donate strategic planning and reorganization services as well as plan the AEDC's Live, Work, Play initiative. At that same meeting, the ranking of Anchorage against the largest cities in each of the 50 states was presented. AEDC now embarks on an extensive initiative to climb to the #1 ranking. For more information on this exciting initiative visit www.aedcweb.com and download a report on this effort.
Strategic Planning was just completed for Alaska's international airport system. The organization is embarking on it's new journey to become the global nexus for aviation-related commerce by 2030.
PGS has rekindled its relationship with Sprouts, one of the largest natural food grocers in the Western US. We will be completing an assessment of the recently merged Sprouts and Henry's markets to assure they have what it takes to continue their phenomenal growth and market dominance.
In late October, Bill Dann traveled to Houston to facilitate a meeting of the scientific advisory board as well as select board members of the Lymphoma Research Foundation. The purpose of the meeting was to develop priorities and policy for the Foundation's research and fellowship funding activities.
We have implemented a Strategic Planning Assessment on our site for those interested in evaluating their current strategic planning process and tool. Following an assessment, the participant receives a tool or article relevant to their specific needs that they can begin using immediately. The assessment has already been well-utilized and well-received.