Why Shockey?
We’re always
looking ahead
(no crystal ball required)
To create a bold future, you need a bold partner.
We’ve got a thing for data. And collaboration. And playing the long game. We don’t do transactions. We build relationships. We’ll get in there with you, side-by-side, digging deep to understand and tell your community’s story. You’ll have clear, concise plans you can implement seamlessly — plans that build a better future. We’re in this together.
Where others survey and present, we connect. At Shockey, we know the most effective way to move a community forward is through deep, meaningful engagement. (Tough talks and all.) We develop creative, customized engagement plans specific to your community. Innovative. Interactive. Inclusive.
We’re optimists. We like pie-in-the-sky but grounded in reality. We love helping communities imagine bold plans for the future. Our vast knowledge of public issues coupled with our ability to see data through multiple lenses, from local to global, means we can help uncover the best future for your community. Because that’s our specialty: the future.
We’re not like other consultants (you’re welcome.)
We do things a little differently at Shockey. First, we work to be the kind of partner we always dreamed of when we sat in your seat – collaborative, committed and creative. The kind of partner who digs in on day one. The kind who wouldn’t dream of delivering a cookie-cutter plan because we know – really know – that your needs are uniquely yours.
Second, we understand that engaging stakeholders is timely, costly and absolutely critical. This is no time for a check-the-box approach. We’ve developed innovative and highly interactive processes that prioritize inclusivity and lead to real consensus and lasting change. We don’t flinch here. We foster meaningful talks with the entire community so you can create understanding, buy in and actionable plans.
We also know that developing a plan is only part of the process. The real work is in the follow through. Any firm can create a plan and leave. That’s not us. We deliver clear plans in a compelling way – and then we help see them through. Together.
What We Can Do for You
We provide award-winning management, planning and public participation services to federal, regional, state and local governments from our offices in the Kansas City and St. Louis regions.
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