Strategy Development for Economic Development Organizations

Strategy development: Clear direction and priorities based on sound analysis

Strategies give economic development organizations clear direction, priorities, and operational structure. PM&P develops strategies for cities, municipalities, regions, and federal states based on solid analyses, regional feedback, and international market knowledge.

PM&P develops location and economic development strategies based on a comprehensive analysis of the current situation. This includes site analyses, industry assessments, target group analyses, organizational structures, and regional challenges. In addition, PM&P involves companies, chambers, universities, administration, and policymakers through interviews, workshops, and online surveys. This broad participation ensures that the strategy is realistic, accepted, and practical.


International comparison data is used to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges relevant to strategic alignment. Based on this, PM&P derives clear priorities for action fields, target groups, activities, and organizational development. All results are structured transparently following the pyramid principle and are suitable for political communication, internal alignment, and operational implementation.

Advantages 

Our customers benefit from these advantages through us.

High acceptance and realism through the involvement of all relevant regional stakeholders.

Objective, data-driven basis for decisions and priorities.  

Clear structure for internal and political communication.  

Direct usability for operational planning, location marketing, business retention, and investment promotion.  

The four phases of strategy development

Analysis of the initial situation  

Evaluation of the location, industries, target groups, structures, tasks, resources, and existing activities, as well as identification of relevant challenges.

Involvement of regional stakeholders  

Interviews, workshops, and online surveys with companies, chambers, universities, administration, and policymakers, ensuring practical applicability and broad legitimacy.

Derivation of strategic action fields 

Definition of clear priorities, objectives, target groups, action areas, and organizational recommendations.

tructuring according to the pyramid principle  

The strategy is logically structured, prioritized, summarized, and presented clearly.

Your path to PM&P

1

Initial contact

Interested parties get in touch with PM&P with their request, initial information, or a specific question.

3

Follow-up

On the basis of the initial consultation, the client receives a concept outlining the approach, timeline, project structure, and a tailored proposal.

2

Initial consultation

In a structured conversation, we clarify objectives, expectations, and framework conditions and jointly identify the most suitable services.

4

Onboarding

Once approved, we begin implementation. Responsibilities, milestones, and communication channels are clearly defined and agreed.

For whom does PM&P develop strategies?

For cities, municipalities, regions, federal states, and national institutions. The combination of these levels gives PM&P a unique view of regional, national, and international trends.

Why are regional stakeholders involved?

Because companies, chambers, universities, and administration understand operational realities. Their feedback increases acceptance and relevance of the strategy.

How are priorities defined?

Based on data analyses, international benchmarks, trends, and feedback from interviews, workshops, and surveys.

Can strategies be used for political communication?

Yes. PM&P structures strategies so they can be used in committees, presentations, and administrative processes.

Is an action plan developed?

Yes. PM&P prepares a practical action and priority plan upon request, which can be implemented immediately by the economic development organization.

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