Organizational Development
Empowering Local Governments to Strengthen Their Organizations from Within
SGR’s Organizational Development services are designed to help local governments build resilient, high-performing, and future-ready organizations. From leadership development and cultural transformation to process improvement and team alignment, our comprehensive approach equips organizations to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
We partner with cities, counties, and special districts to assess organizational health, develop leaders at all levels, align systems and values, and create intentional strategies that support long-term success.
Program Details
Like was said about President Lincoln, Servant Leaders are made of both velvet and steel. They know how to treat people with respect, but they are like steel when it comes to their resolve to be committed to long term goals of the organization. They do the right things in the right way at the right time with the right attitude. They maintain the necessary tension between nurturing healthy relationships and leading innovative change for the future.
Servant Leadership goes way beyond being a nice person. It’s a commitment to do what’s best for the organization as well as for the future, but without trampling upon people in the process.
Absolutely! There are many examples of organizations in the public sector and private sector who have transformed their culture and improved their operations because their leadership team became committed to servant leadership, and that commitment permeated the entire workforce.
The key is to align the organizations operational systems with the principles of servant leadership. From Branding and Marketing, to Recruiting, Onboarding, and Developing People, Customer Interactions, etc. SGR offers workshops and classes, not only on servant leadership, but also on how to use it to transform the culture.
Not at all! Organizations that are committed to servant leadership want to accomplish things and they do accomplish things! In fact, they can just as much or more accomplished as organizations that are solely focused on execution. However, when the culture is built upon the principles of putting others first, it keeps them from leaving a trail of wounded people along the side of the road. That makes it sustainable over time.
Outcomes
- Stronger alignment between organizational values, systems, and leadership behaviors
- More engaged and empowered leaders at all levels
- Improved organizational culture that attracts and retains top talent
- Increased organizational agility and readiness for change
- Enhanced team performance and collaboration
- Clear, actionable strategic direction for the future
Short-Term Project Assistance
As many know, careers in local government have always been volatile, but it has become much more prevalent in the last few years.
With growing numbers of local government leaders losing their jobs due to political dynamics, it is becoming more and more common for leaders to periodically spend some time in career transition at least once or twice during their careers. In our continuing effort to support local government leaders, SGR has launched a variety of services in support of these managers in career transition, including short-term project work.
Workshops & Retreats
SGR's workshops and retreats contribute toward a strong overall succession plan, a healthy organizational culture, and a leadership development pipeline.
SGR’s custom management team and/or elected official workshops/retreats are designed to foster a team environment, promote employee engagement, and provide effective professional development in a fun, dynamic, and engaging atmosphere.
Workshops and retreats are scheduled in four-hour blocks and can range from four hours to multi-day events based upon need.