Schiele & Associates
Operation: Civic Compass • The Circle of Growth™
Built for Municipalities • Agencies • Departments • Public Institutions

Lead Change. Align Teams. Deliver Better Outcomes.

Operation: Civic Compass installs the Circle of Growth™ as a practical change + alignment system— turning strategy into coordination, coordination into execution, and execution into measurable public service outcomes—even inside bureaucracy, long timelines, and complex stakeholders.

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15
Implementation Modules
5
Alignment Pillars
1
Unified Change System
What Public Sector Teams Get
Clear. Repeatable. Built for real constraints.
  • Change leadership that reduces resistance and confusion
  • Cross-department alignment that stops silo drag
  • Training systems that scale without reinventing the wheel
  • Cadence + dashboards that sustain momentum over long timelines
  • Communication structure that improves trust and execution
Translation: less churn, more coordination, and results the public can actually feel.

How We Help

A system that holds through bureaucracy—so initiatives don’t die in the middle.

You’re not “adding more meetings.” You’re installing a change + alignment framework that brings clarity, coordination, training, and execution—inside real-world constraints.

1) Stakeholder Alignment

We align leadership, departments, and key stakeholders around one mission, one message, and one execution rhythm— so decisions stick and coordination becomes normal.

Alignment Governance Coordination

2) Change Leadership Installation

We install practical change leadership tools: resistance mapping, adoption checkpoints, and clear decision lanes— so initiatives don’t stall when pressure hits.

Change Adoption Execution

3) Training That Scales

We build training systems that repeat: onboarding, role-based training, refresher loops, and coaching tools— so capability grows without constant reinvention.

Training Capability Consistency

4) Operational Cadence That Holds

Weekly check-ins, monthly dashboards, quarterly reviews—so your organization stops reacting and starts executing with discipline and visibility across timelines.

Cadence Visibility Accountability

5) Outcomes + Public Trust

We connect initiatives to measurable outcomes: service quality, timeliness, capacity, and community experience— so progress becomes visible to leaders and the public.

Outcomes Service Delivery Trust

Operation: Civic Compass • Implementation Program

15 Modules. One flow. Built for public sector change that actually lands.

Tap any module to open the details. Each one is designed to be practical, repeatable, and usable across municipalities, agencies, departments, and public institutions.

01Mission-to-Outcome AlignmentMake strategy usable

Purpose: Translate big goals into outcomes that departments can execute.

What we install: outcome map + definitions + success signals.

Tangible win: leaders and teams can point to the same target.

Example: “Improve resident experience” becomes measurable steps across intake, response times, and resolution quality.

02Stakeholder MapReduce friction early

Purpose: Anticipate resistance and align influencers before the rollout.

What we install: stakeholder grid + risk signals + engagement plan.

Example: Identify decision makers, blockers, and adopters across departments and committees.

03Governance + Decision LanesStop decision gridlock

Purpose: Clarify who decides what—so execution doesn’t stall.

What we install: decision lanes + escalation rules + meeting structure.

Example: Clear thresholds: operational decisions vs. policy decisions vs. executive decisions.

04Change Readiness AssessmentKnow what you’re walking into

Purpose: Measure readiness before pushing change into the system.

What we install: readiness scan + risk matrix + adoption plan.

Example: Identify training gaps, tool gaps, staffing constraints, and high-resistance areas.

05Communication ArchitectureStop rumor-driven execution

Purpose: Provide consistent messaging across leadership, staff, and stakeholders.

What we install: message map + channel plan + cadence.

Example: One “source of truth” update weekly + monthly dashboard share-out.

06Cross-Department AlignmentBreak silos without drama

Purpose: Align handoffs and responsibilities across departments.

What we install: workflow mapping + ownership clarity + handoff standards.

Example: Intake → triage → assignment → resolution steps mapped across units.

07Training System BuildTeach once, scale forever

Purpose: Create repeatable training for onboarding and change adoption.

What we install: training tracks + checklists + refresher loop.

Example: Role-based training modules that reduce dependency on a few “tribal knowledge” people.

08Coaching + Supervisor EnablementMake supervisors the multiplier

Purpose: Equip supervisors to reinforce standards and coach performance.

What we install: coaching scripts + feedback cadence + escalation triggers.

Example: A simple weekly coaching loop that stabilizes teams through change.

09Process + Policy to PracticeMake it executable

Purpose: Translate policy into operational behavior.

What we install: process steps + SOP-lite checklists + compliance signals.

Example: Policy updates become a one-page workflow + training note + audit checkpoint.

10Metrics That MatterMeasure without chaos

Purpose: Track outcomes that leadership and stakeholders can understand.

What we install: KPI set + definitions + review questions.

Example: Cycle time, backlog, service quality checks, customer experience scores, staffing capacity.

11Dashboards + TransparencyVisibility drives trust

Purpose: Make progress visible so momentum survives long timelines.

What we install: dashboard rhythm + reporting format + narrative.

Example: Monthly public-facing summary paired with internal weekly execution metrics.

12Risk + Constraints PlanningReality-based execution

Purpose: Plan around procurement, staffing, timelines, and compliance realities.

What we install: constraint map + mitigation plan + decision timing.

Example: Identify procurement lead times and adjust rollout milestones accordingly.

13Cadence That HoldsWeekly → monthly → quarterly

Purpose: Sustain execution and reduce initiative fatigue.

What we install: meeting rhythm + agendas + decisions tracking.

Example: 25-minute weekly execution huddle + monthly dashboard review + quarterly reset.

14Service Delivery OptimizationBetter service, less friction

Purpose: Improve the experience without burning out staff.

What we install: workflow improvements + training reinforcement + capacity rules.

Example: Reduce handoff errors and delays by standardizing intake and escalation steps.

1590-Day + 180-Day Execution PlanMomentum you can sustain

Purpose: Create near-term wins without pretending timelines are short.

What we install: 90-day targets + 180-day roadmap + owners + scoreboard.

Example: First 90 days: alignment + training build + cadence + dashboard baseline.

This is not theory. Every module includes purpose, what gets installed, and a real-world example so teams can execute under real constraints.

Stakeholder Map

Who aligns. Who executes. How change actually lands.

Public sector change fails when accountability is fuzzy. These roles keep alignment clean and execution real.

Executive Leadership

Purpose: Set direction and protect priorities.

  • Define outcomes and success measures
  • Make decisions stick through governance
  • Remove blockers and protect execution time

You turn strategy into coordinated reality.

Program / Change Lead

Purpose: Drive adoption and execution rhythm.

  • Own the roadmap and adoption plan
  • Run cadence, dashboards, and issue escalation
  • Coordinate cross-department execution

You make progress visible and repeatable.

Operations / Service Delivery

Purpose: Translate plans into operational behavior.

  • Map workflows and standardize handoffs
  • Protect capacity and reduce rework
  • Improve service experience with structure

You turn change into daily practice.

Training / Workforce Development

Purpose: Scale learning and consistency.

  • Build onboarding and role-based training
  • Maintain refreshers and coaching loops
  • Support supervisors through change

You make capability portable and scalable.

Performance / Analytics

Purpose: Make outcomes measurable and usable.

  • Define KPIs and dashboard rhythm
  • Spot bottlenecks early
  • Support evidence-based decisions

You keep decisions anchored in truth.

Communications / Community Relations

Purpose: Keep trust intact while change moves.

  • Share consistent updates and expectations
  • Reduce confusion and rumor cycles
  • Translate progress into understandable messaging

You turn execution into public confidence.

The Standard

A unified system that turns public sector initiatives into sustained outcomes.

Alignment + Change Leadership + Training + Execution + Outcomes

This is how we help public institutions move from initiative fatigue to coordinated delivery: clear governance, scalable training, disciplined cadence, and outcomes that stay visible across timelines.

The Standard We Hold

Integrity
Clarity
Accountability
Service Excellence
Transparency
Sustained Execution

No theatre. No chaos. We build what holds under public scrutiny.

Next Step

Schedule a Free Discovery Call

If you’re ready to align stakeholders, lead change, and build training + execution cadence that lasts, this is where Operation: Civic Compass starts.

✓ Clarify your change bottlenecks (alignment, adoption, execution)
✓ Identify the first 3 systems to install for momentum
✓ Map a 90/180-day execution plan that survives long timelines
Schedule a Free Discovery Call

Free. No pressure. High clarity. Public sector moves slower—so we make sure it moves smarter.

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