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Turning Community Potential into Lasting Prosperity. Every community has the potential to thrive, but even the best-laid plans can get stuck. Often, the barrier isn’t a lack of funding—it’s the invisible hurdles in community culture, communication, and collective mindset that make progress feel uphill. At 13 Ways Inc., we help municipal leaders, organizations, and businesses clear those hurdles. Founded by Doug Griffiths—former Minister of Municipal Affairs and author of the bestseller 13 Ways to Kill Your Community—we provide the "Community Therapy" needed to align stakeholders and turn vision into reality. We don't just deliver a report. We stay to ensure the work gets done. How We Support You: 🔹 Strategic Planning & Visioning: Aligning Councils, staff, and stakeholders around a unified, actionable future. 🔹 The 13 Ways Diagnostic: Data-driven tools to identify exactly where to focus your energy for the biggest impact. 🔹 Keynotes & Workshops: Honest presentations that challenge conventional thinking and inspire ownership of the future. 🔹 Economic Development Strategy: Practical, market-based strategies to attract investment and retain talent. 🔹 Governance & Leadership Coaching: Equipping elected officials with the tools to lead effectively and manage conflict. 🔹 Implementation Support: Ongoing guidance to move projects from the boardroom to the backyard. The 13 Ways Difference We specialize in the "human element" of municipal success. Whether you are facing stagnation, rapid growth, or internal friction, we provide the framework to help your community flourish. Ready to move your community forward? 📩 Message us here on LinkedIn 🌐 Visit: www.13ways.ca 📍 Based in Alberta | Serving North America & the World