Why Shockey?
We’re already thinking
outside the box
Services
At Shockey, we believe that success starts with honest conversations.
We learned that lesson sitting where you sit, as former government managers guiding communities toward bolder futures and bigger visions.
Because to build a better tomorrow, you must be real about where you are today.
That’s why we work side-by-side, as open, honest — and fun — collaborators, to help you realize your vision. Our team’s vast experience and deep expertise offers invaluable insight to our partners, no matter the project. Our core services include:
Planning
We believe in people-first planning.
Yes, we create plans. We oversee projects. We develop processes. But we do all of that from a people-first perspective. Regardless of the vision we’re helping realize, whether it’s short- or long-term, we start with the people impacted, those who will be living with the plan once it’s realized. After all, it’s their community — and their future we’re helping to thrive.
We can help with:
- Community Visioning & Strategic Foresight
- Comprehensive & Master Planning
- ESRI GIS Mapping & Future Land Use
- Economic Development Planning
Community Engagement
Inclusivity is our superpower.
When we engage a community, we engage the whole community. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the heart of our public engagement processes. We understand the immense responsibility entrusted to us and we work accordingly. We dismantle barriers, build trust, and amplify all voices in the communities we serve. We tailor our engagement processes to the need — and community — with innovative approaches aimed at fostering meaningful conversations. (We don’t shy away from the tough talks!)
What’s more, we distill our findings in ways that continue to engage the community.
We use compelling visuals to tell your community’s story.
Our community engagement efforts include:
- Finding common ground and building consensus
- Facilitating strategy, planning, and information sessions
- Building community understanding
- Developing education and outreach efforts
- Ballot initiative campaigns
Management Consulting
We help leaders lead.
At Shockey, we understand those leading the charge may sometimes need a fresh perspective, an outside opinion, an honest take. As former government managers and planners, we’re aware of the forces at play. We know the variables you must consider when assessing your organization’s resources, setting goals, or measuring performance.
The Shockey team can hit the ground running on any number of initiatives, including:
- Strategic Planning & Goal Setting
- Program Development & Improvement
- Performance Measurement
- Community Investment Strategies & Revenue Enhancement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Building and Coaching
Retainer Services
Not all communities can sustain a full-time planning staff, but every community should have professional planning services available to them when needed. Shockey has experience with providing on-going planning expertise and assistance to communities of all sizes.