Case studies: Government and policy
These case studies focus on the application of Strategic Doing within government, public policy, and cross-agency environments. They illustrate how collaborative strategy can operate in settings shaped by accountability, regulation, and political complexity. Rather than bypassing formal structures, these examples show how Strategic Doing complements existing governance by enabling coordination, learning, and adaptive action across organisational and jurisdictional boundaries.
Richmond, Indiana: Rapid Pandemic Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond, Indiana, used Strategic Doing to quickly form collaborations and deliver quarantine care packages to vulnerable...
Tippecanoe County, Indiana: Tackling Opioid Addiction
Tippecanoe County brought together public health agencies, law enforcement, nonprofits, and residents to address opioid addiction. Strategic Doing enabled the...
Duquesne University: Fostering Community Health Partnerships
Duquesne University's Center for Community-Engaged Teaching and Research (CETR) aimed to expand its work in economically underserved neighborhoods of Pittsburgh....
Milwaukee Water Council: Building a Global Hub from Local Strengths
In 2007, civic leaders in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, along with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, envisioned establishing the city as a global...
Changing the Conversation in Flint
The city of Flint, Michigan, has faced immense challenges, from high rates of youth violence and teenage homicides to a...