Overview We began our work with Licking Valley Local Schools by learning about the district’s mission, vision, and core values. Our team spent extensive time firstly with the district’s leadership and Board of Education (BOE) to understand the current standing of the district and its future vision and goals. Then, our team led a multi-phase engagement process with community members, administrators, staff members, students, and parents to inform and nail down the district’s most pressing needs.  Through our collaborative partnership, The Impact Group and Licking Valley Local Schools came together to create a comprehensive strategic plan that ...

Overview Liberty-Benton Local School District in Findlay, Ohio, faced a crucial challenge: crafting a strategic plan and learner profile to guide its path forward. As a small district with limited resources, Liberty-Benton recognized the importance of having a clear direction and plan to maximize its resources to benefit students and the community it serves. "At Liberty-Benton, we believe that all students can and will learn. Our dedicated teachers and staff are committed to facilitating the maximum level of learning for every student in a respectful, caring, and safe environment." Challenge The challenge ...

Overview In a landscape where private providers for individuals with developmental disabilities face increasing pressure to consolidate or be acquired, Threshold has stood firm in its commitment to independence and quality care. Yet, to ensure its continued strength and resilience in the face of industry challenges, Threshold recognized the need for a strategic plan. As a trusted caregiver with a long tradition of quality and caring service, Threshold aimed to optimize its resources and align its efforts toward a unified vision for the future. Challenge The challenge facing Threshold was twofold: to ...

Overview Is your community behind a unified vision? Do they know what that vision is? Piano Cleveland, an organization renowned for its Cleveland International Piano Competition, faced a challenge familiar to many: the need to balance diverse objectives while maintaining a cohesive vision. As a hub for international competition and the desire to engage the local community, Piano Cleveland sought to prioritize its initiatives and bridge the gap between its outreach efforts and competitive endeavors. Challenge Piano Cleveland's challenge stemmed from the need to navigate the delicate balance between community engagement and ...