FALL 2022 Check In COMPASS

Fall All-Staff Meeting November 1, 2022

Components

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Strategic Priority

Goal

Actions

Steps to implement goal.

Aligned with priority - an executable, process improvement or new project. Short term - (month, quarter, year).

Key departmental initiative that provides coherence to goals. Long term - 5 years.

Expectations of Team Members

Teams act as "think tanks" - not necessarily the "do-ers"of all the actions.

Teams brainstorm possible actions that might achieve the goal.

The "do-ers" for actions should be primarily specific staff who have those responsibilities as part of their job description.

Team Member Roles

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Priority Leader Champion of priority, representing many goals. Collects quarterly summaries of work completed for each goal. Participant in crafting actions that meet measurable outcomes.

Goal Leader

Action Leader

Staff assigned to champion a goal. Coordinate & facilitate meetings to identify actions, summarize quarterly progress; report on shared tool; provide status to Priority Leader.

Individual assigned to implement and be accountable for specific action/project based on current positional duties. Next logical step to implement goal. May or may not be on the priority team.

Other Supports

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6 Communication Tool Web tool to support

Core Teams

Expert Resource

Individuals who provide expertise or experience in implementing specific actions, but most likely do not sit on the core team.

Staff assigned to work under specific Goal Leaders, helping to identify goals and complete action items.

transparency among teams; Communication of actions, deadline status, staff ownership.

Timeline

NOV-DEC 2021

JAN-MAR 22

OCTOBER 2021

APR-MAY 22

JUNE-SEPT 22

OCT-NOV 22

TODAY

Kick Off with hrQ

Core team mtgs, interviews, road

Staff input portal opens; Naming contest; Vision, Mission, Values, Strategic Priorities developed.

COMPASS is named. Priority Teams assigned; Department wide roll-out.

Priority teams meet to brainstorm goals; assign goal leaders.

Solidify goals for each Priority Team; Finalize staff leaders & action teams.

show info meetings.

Next Steps

JAN-MAR 23

APR-JUNE 23

NOV-DEC 22

JULY-SEPT 23

OCT-DEC 23

2024 2025 2026 2027

Submit final goals to SLT by Dec. 21 for approval; Approval must be received before implementation begins ensuring resources relative to jobs & capacities.

SLT approvals complete; All team roles finalized; Staff reporting tool launch; Q1 summary reports due.

COMPASS Priorities, Goals & actions begin implementation;

COMPASS implementation continues;

COMPASS implementation continues; Review progress & end-of- year plans; 2024 budgets; Q4 summary due.

Q3 summary reports due.

Q2 summary reports due.

Goals

Develop innovative strategies and practices, apply pilot projects to test new approaches, and continue to evolve our evaluation of best practices in natural resource management. Leader: Open Build and maintain partnerships to expand coordinated efforts across agencies to leverage resources, implement projects, enhance planning outcomes, and extend the impact of our collective work across the region. Jenn Almstead, Amy Gilboy

Goals

Action Ideas "Fun" assessment survey Regular outings - fun field trips Tied to Person & Passions Staff Blog or Website Photo contests Dept All-staff meetings support Conference Attendance - Nominations Leadership development model Cross dept. mentor program Retention strategy Staff recognition & token of service Service Hall of Fame Seasonal staff incentives Staff orientation & onboarding process Virtual comment feedback system

Provide ongoing opportunities for team building and fun to build a stronger, more cohesive team. Chris Metz Supporting professional growth of staff through mentorship, professional development, and incentivizing retention. Trevor Knight Deepen our understanding, cultural identity and recognition of Department work and values, and hold staff accountable to embody and model those values alongside open communication. Dan Rieves

Goals

Identify and expand appropriate conservation strategies, partnerships, and funding opportunities to support and advance land conservation efforts. Zac Wiebe Protect , maintain, and improve ecosystem health through watershed and site-specific habitat restoration projects, native vegetation best management practices, and associated public outreach. Casey Cisneros

Goals

Understand the diverse needs, preferences of community and visitors to support a positive, inclusive experience that inspires connection to

nature and place. Korrie Johnston

Cultivate community engagement strategies and education opportunities that are accessible, inclusive of the whole community and inspire Pursue innovative solutions and technologies to support efficiencies in management and customer service. Dan Rieves

stewardship. Julie Enderby

Goals Responsibly manage funds and community expectations by applying levels of service that create clarity on what efforts can be sustained over time and achieved annually based on financial position as well as the capacity of lands, facilities, and staff. Joel Schwab

Operational Assessment Priorities Annual Workflow Planning

Goals Effectively and efficiently manage taxpayer and user fee revenue to ensure ongoing support for acquisition, development & management of open spaces, parks, and conservation easements and ongoing countywide vegetation management and provide a balanced approach to budgeting that accounts for long -term management, asset, and infrastructure replacement, and implementing new land acquisitions, projects, and programs. Sarah Watson Explore diversified funding strategies to meet master plan priorities and

design financial strategies that optimize budgets in response to unanticipated needs, uncertainty, and fluctuations in funding availability. Jenn Almstead

Your engagement matters! By Year End:

Reach out to your priority leader with feedback or input Engage in your assigned team; Your opportunity to impact Department's future. Your contributions ongoing are tied to your performance review. Submit recommended goals & actions to SLT by Dec. 21 for approval consideration in Q1 2023.

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