Agenda - Council Work Session - 01/08/2013

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The City of Ramsey will benefit from an integrated and aligned three -year strategic action plan, governance plan and organizational development plan because it will: Duckor & Associates is uniquely qualified to assist in this critically important project and offers: What makes me unique as a consultant is that I have worn many hats, resulting in a wide range of insights and perspectives. I've been a business executive and consultant, an effective board member (serving on 20 boards), an elected official, executive director of a nonprofit organization, and a member of a capital campaign that raised more than $16 million. For the past 12 years, I have worked as a consultant on a variety of projects in the private, nonprofit and government sectors. I look forward to helping the City of Ramsey establish a solid foundation and framework -- to truly have "A New Beginning.. A New Day." Enclosed are two copies of the proposal. Thank you for your consideration. Best regards, • Achieve a shared vision and strategic direction • Achieve a shared understanding of clear roles, responsibilities and deliverables for elected officials, appointed commission members and staff • Help build trust among elected officials, appointed commissions and staff • Achieve goal consensus and directs the City of Ramsey's work efforts • Energize the organization and enhances team results • More than 30 years of in -depth and multi - disciplinary corporate and business experience - as both an executive and consultant; • More than 20 years of effective coalition - building among diverse and competing interest groups in the public and private sectors; • More than 15 years in successful community building, economic development building, including strategic partnerships; and • More than 12 years of working with all levels of business, nonprofits, and government entities, enabling organizations to achieve all that they envision. Anita S. Duckor President Duckor& Associates 2