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The Brimeyer Group, Inc. EXEOnTVZSEAJtCH TBCOONSULTONC 904 Main Street, Suite 205 Hopkins, MN 55343 (612) 945-0246 AXX_> Board/Executive RelationshipsOJd c Jtyof ORONQ f I =S0^[[y Route: Mayor and City Council City of Orono Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 4 1997 Colleagues File in notebook The Brimeyer Group Assignments Recenl/CurrenI: • Council Administrator— City of Red Wing • Director of General Services/Deputy City Manager—City of Mankato • Executive Director— Metropolitan Library Service Agency •Management Study — City of Kalamazoo, MI • Village Manager— Bryant Neighborhood, Minneapolis, MN Representative Searches: • Markcti ng Manager— BWBR, Architects •City Administrator— City of Storm Lake, IA •County Administrator— St. Louis County, MN • County Economic Development Director— Becker County, MN • City Manager-City of Benson, MN • General Manager of Municipal Utilities— City of Elk River, MN •City Administrator— City of Northfield, MN • City Manager—City of Mankato, MN •City Engineer/Director of Public Works— City of Marshall, MN •Executive Director— League of MN Cities Strategic Planning Process Proven Effective TBG Consulting, a specialized division of The Brimeyer Group, has an impres sive list of successes recently in assisting organizations in their Strategic Planning process. By applying the step» of their planning model in meetings with dty management and council members, TBG was able to 'ssist Centerville, MN identify major growth issues while retaining the small town environment they determined to be important to their community. Using the model, Owatonna, MN was able to validate its mission statement as well as identify issues that will maintain Owatonna's position as a regional center. Robbinsdale, MN ujxlated its existing plan and develop>ed a revised list of issues needing current attention. The model will next be used to assist the Bank of Elk River assess their strate gic position in the banking industry. "VVe have demonstrated the model is valid," said Jim Brimeyer, President. "A good facilitator Ceui assist any organiza tion through this process to determine the direction it wants to take in the future." The initial Strategic Planning session usually takes 12 to 16 hours and can be conducted in full or half-day sessions. Subsequent update sessions may be scheduled for a full or half day and are most beneficial every 18 to 24 months. During these meetings, the Strategic Planning model is used to identify internal environment strengths and weaknesses, and external environment opportunities and threats. This evalua tion identifies the strategic issues the organization should be addressing currently. In addition, the membm are asked to clearly express what the orga nization is intended to be in the future; to establish a Vision of Success. Until a mutual agreement can be reached of what the issues and Vision are for the organization, it is impossible to agree on current actions—or to accomplish long term goals. TBG, as an independent facilitator, provides the objectivity and the ye£tfs of experience to advance these discussions in a productive manner. They can assure a supportive environment to test ideas and blend the diverse backgrounds of everyone involved. They can suggest the optimum use of the talents present, assign responsibilities, and determine reasonable deadlines for completion. The Strategic Planning model will be described more fully in a futiue issue of The Brim Report. To obtain additional informa bon on TBG services, contact Jim Brimeyer at (612) 945-0246, by e-mail ac brimgroup@aol.com, or visit the TBG Home Page at http://members.aol.com/brimgroup