2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

Evolve the city’s internal organizational structure to better meet needs and expectations » » Engage leaders across departments to meet quarterly to celebrate successes, discuss upcoming challenges and share goals » » At the meetings, select delegate(s) to assemble and refine information for sharing back to department teams » » Organize public information into concise talking points for all staff, especially those who are public-facing and answer questions from citizens or the media » » Clarify non-public information and share with all who need to know in order to perform at their best in their role » » Periodically evaluate organizational structure and make improvements as necessary » » Focus organizational structure around operations and outcomes » » Emphasize to all city staff their role as communicators and representatives of the organization Provide high level of service to residents and business » » Regularly review and evaluate city operations for opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency and reduce expenses » » Commit to electronic government services to provide flexibility and ease of access to residents and businesses

CITY ADMINISTRATION GOALS & STRATEGIES 1 ALIGN CITY ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT TO ADVANCE THE GOALS OF ENVISION SHAKOPEE

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