Overview
The Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) is the professional association of planners in British Columbia and the Yukon, and the westernmost affiliate of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP). Between 2009 and 2024, Stina Brown partnered with PIBC to design and facilitate biannually Leadership Council strategic visioning and planning retreats, fostering collaboration, clarity, and strategic alignment among board members and staff.
What is PIBC?
PIBC is dedicated to advancing the planning profession and supporting planners in building resilient, inclusive, and vibrant communities. With over 1,700 members, the Institute has been a leader in professional planning for more than 60 years. PIBC’s Vision: To support professional planners in managing change and fostering communities that are connected, inclusive, and resilient.
Stina Brown’s Role & Contribution
Stina Brown has facilitated strategic planning retreats for PIBC leadership councils over multiple years, providing expert guidance and creating spaces for meaningful dialogue. Her role has included
- Designing Collaborative Processes: Crafting engaging agendas to align diverse perspectives and ensure focus on strategic goals.
- Fostering Trust and Dialogue: Creating safe and inclusive spaces where board members and staff can connect and share openly.
- Synthesizing Insights: Helping the group distill complex discussions into clear, actionable priorities.
- Energizing Strategic Visioning: Bringing fresh energy, creativity and perspectives to inspire forward-thinking strategies.
Key Outcomes
- Strategic Alignment: Clear and actionable priorities to guide PIBC’s mission over multiple years.
- Strengthened Relationships: Enhanced trust and collaboration among leadership and staff.
- Visionary Focus: Reaffirmation of PIBC’s commitment to building resilient and inclusive communities.
Conclusion
The Planning Institute of BC’s strategic visioning retreats are a testament to the power of skilled facilitation and collaborative leadership. Stina Brown’s expertise has been instrumental in shaping PIBC’s strategic direction and strengthening its leadership team. Her contributions continue to inspire meaningful progress and alignment within the organization.
client comments
“Stina has been an invaluable resource in designing and facilitating our organization’s strategic planning sessions through several iterations over the course of more than a decade. She brings well thought-out, nimble, and easy to understand structures and approaches to the planning process in a way that is engaging, dynamic, productive, and even fun.
Her style and facilitation of sessions are always organized and yet creative, accommodating and yet focused, open and yet results-oriented – even when working through challenging discussions and bringing together seemingly disparate points of view. It is always a joy and pleasure to work with Stina.“
Dave Crossley
Executive Director, PIBC