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What is Council Leadership strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Finding the right Council Leadership strategy can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

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How to write your own Council Leadership strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Council Leadership strategy examples

You will find in the next section many different Council Leadership tactics. We've included action items in our templates to make it as actionable as possible.

Strategies and tactics for implementing a decarbonisation strategy for the council

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Conduct a comprehensive carbon audit

    • Establish a task force to oversee the carbon audit process
    • Select an experienced external consultant to perform the carbon audit
    • Collect baseline data on current energy consumption and emissions
    • Identify all council-owned buildings and vehicles for audit inclusion
    • Analyse energy use patterns and sources of emissions
    • Engage with staff to raise awareness and gather input
    • Produce a comprehensive report detailing current carbon footprint
    • Develop a list of potential emission reduction opportunities
    • Set initial quantitative carbon reduction targets based on audit findings
    • Present audit findings and recommendations to council leadership

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Transition to renewable energy sources

    • Assess the feasibility of on-site renewable energy installations
    • Partner with local renewable energy providers for supply agreements
    • Set a timeline and targets for transitioning to 100% renewable energy
    • Identify funding opportunities for renewable energy projects
    • Install solar panels on council buildings where viable
    • Conduct a council vehicle fleet review for electric vehicle transition
    • Provide charging infrastructure for electric vehicles across council sites
    • Negotiate green energy contracts with existing energy suppliers
    • Promote renewable energy use through council communications
    • Monitor and report on energy transition progress annually

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance energy efficiency across operations

    • Conduct energy efficiency assessments for all council properties
    • Install energy-efficient lighting and appliances in council buildings
    • Implement building automation systems for optimised energy use
    • Retrofit old buildings with improved insulation and materials
    • Set energy efficiency guidelines for procurement processes
    • Engage with staff to encourage energy-saving behaviours
    • Regularly maintain and calibrate HVAC systems for peak efficiency
    • Develop and distribute an energy efficiency handbook for council staff
    • Track and publicise energy savings as motivation for further action
    • Review and update energy efficiency initiatives biennially
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How to track your Council Leadership strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

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