Business Details
28 Years
experience
Strategic Planning & Performance Management Experts
Founded in 1998 by Marv Weidner, Weidner Consulting brings decades of strategic planning expertise to government entities at all levels. Our team, composed of seasoned former government officials, specializes in performance management, strategic business planning, and performance-based budgeting. We have facilitated over 40 organization-wide strategic plans and developed departmental plans for more than 1,800 agencies. Our methodologies align with GFOA standards, GPRA requirements, and ICMA performance management criteria. We empower clients to link performance with budgeting, enhance transparency, and deliver measurable results for communities. Our approach integrates strategic planning, performance measurement, and reporting to enable data-driven decision-making in complex political environments.With over 250 years of collective public and private sector experience, we prioritize client capacity-building and long-term sustainability. Our work has supported organizations managing over $37 billion in annual budgets connected to customer outcomes. We focus on creating customized solutions that reflect organizational culture while fostering accountability and public trust. Our goal is to transform strategic plans into actionable roadmaps that drive organizational success and community impact.
Services
Strategic Planning
Performance Budgeting
Implementation Plans
Executive Coaching
Performance Measurement
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 250 years of combined public and private sector experience in strategic planning
- Our team includes former government officials with deep institutional knowledge
- We deliver customized solutions aligned with GFOA, GPRA, and ICMA standards
- Our methodologies have supported $37B+ in performance-linked government budgets
- We prioritize long-term capacity-building over one-time consulting engagements
What people say
Empowering experience
Cohesive road map
Transformative process
Dramatic improvements
Data-driven approach
Services
Strategic Planning
We facilitate comprehensive strategic planning processes that align organizational goals with measurable outcomes. Our approach creates actionable roadmaps for government entities, integrating performance metrics with budgeting frameworks. This service helps clients establish clear priorities and implementation strategies that drive long-term success.
Performance Budgeting
Our performance-based budgeting solutions connect financial resources to measurable community outcomes. We develop systems that enable transparent resource allocation and evidence-based decision-making. This service helps government agencies demonstrate accountability while optimizing budget efficiency in complex fiscal environments.
Implementation Plans
We create detailed implementation plans that translate strategic visions into operational actions. Our methodology ensures alignment between organizational objectives and day-to-day operations. This service includes performance measurement frameworks and accountability structures to maintain focus on desired outcomes.
Executive Coaching
Our executive coaching develops leadership capabilities in performance management and strategic execution. We provide ongoing support for implementing results-focused governance models. This service builds internal capacity for sustained organizational improvement and effective change management.
Performance Measurement
We design performance measurement systems that track progress toward strategic objectives. Our frameworks enable data-driven decision-making and transparent reporting. This service helps organizations demonstrate accountability to stakeholders while continuously improving service delivery effectiveness.
People
Marv Weidner
Founder & CEO
Public sector leadership expert with 20+ years in Iowa State government. Developed the Managing for Results methodology used by governments nationwide to improve performance accountability and budget transparency.
Jeremy Stephens
VP Development & Operations
Strategic planning specialist with extensive experience implementing performance management systems. Leads client engagements focused on aligning organizational goals with measurable outcomes and budget resources.
Charles Curry
Senior Managing Consultant
Seasoned consultant with deep expertise in government performance measurement. Specializes in helping jurisdictions implement sustainable performance management frameworks that meet federal and professional standards.
Kate Blunt
Senior Consultant
Public administration expert with a focus on strategic planning and performance-based budgeting. Assists clients in developing implementation plans that connect organizational objectives to operational metrics.
Joel Fleschman
Senior Consultant
Former government official with specialized knowledge in performance reporting systems. Helps organizations develop transparent accountability frameworks that enhance public trust and decision-making.
Questions
What government entities do you work with?
We serve federal, state, and local governments including cities, counties, and special districts across the United States.
How do you customize strategic plans?
Our approach adapts to each organization's unique culture, resources, and community needs while maintaining performance measurement standards.
What performance management frameworks do you use?
We implement our proprietary Managing for Results system aligned with GFOA, GPRA, and ICMA performance standards.
How do you ensure long-term success?
We focus on building internal capacity through training and coaching to sustain performance management systems beyond our engagement.
What budgeting expertise do you offer?
We specialize in performance-based budgeting that links resource allocation to measurable community outcomes and service impacts.
How do you measure success?
We track progress through defined performance metrics, client implementation success, and sustained organizational improvements over time.
