We help councils, administrators and boards strengthen governance and turn shared priorities into action.
Discuss your next priority
Stronger local leadership
Good governance begins with understanding the people, responsibilities and circumstances behind every decision.
We work with Urban and Rural municipalities, First Nations and Métis governments, Boards and community-serving organizations. Together, we identify what matters most and agree on a clear way forward, built around what you want and need to achieve.
How we can help
From a specific piece of work to a broader governance challenge, we tailor our support to what your leadership and Administration want and need to achieve for the communities you serve.
Clarify roles and responsibilities, work through governance challenges, and develop policies and processes your council or board can understand and use.
Roles & responsibilities · Policies & processes
Connect priorities with practical plans, responsibilities and resources. Help partners agree on a shared direction for regional initiatives and services.
Strategic planning · Regional collaboration
Targeted learning in governance responsibilities, conflict resolution strategies and strategic planning, building the confidence to carry the work forward.
Targeted workshops · Leadership development
Develop funding proposals and prepare required reports, with practical support shaped around your team’s priorities and available capacity.
Funding proposals · Required reporting
Clarify your message, identify your audiences and choose suitable ways to reach residents, members and partners.
Clear messaging · Audience & channel planning
The people behind Pathways
Complementary perspectives. A shared commitment to capable, confident local leadership.
Municipal leadership & public service
MSGov, MA, BA
Nancy brings elected municipal leadership (urban) and senior provincial executive experience, with first-hand understanding of public accountability, policy and service delivery.
Her perspective connects the responsibilities of elected office with the practical work of leading teams and delivering public services.
Connect with NancyGovernance, organizations & training
MSGov, MSA, BSW
Sherry brings elected municipal leadership (rural), operational management, governance consulting and training experience, helping leaders strengthen their organizations and build the capability to move decisions into practice.
Her approach combines practical advisory support with targeted learning that helps leadership and administration move forward together.
Connect with SherryWorking together
We start by understanding your situation and what you want to achieve, including your priorities, the challenges you’re facing and the outcomes that matter to your community.
Together, we agree on the scope, expected outcomes, timing and cost before work begins, with support in person or virtually as appropriate.
We bring the advisory support, communications or training you need to make progress and build capability within your organization.
Let’s begin a conversation
Tell us what your leadership and Administration want and need to achieve. We’ll explore how we can help.