Guiding Principles for Meaningful Change

    Empowering organizations and communities through ethical leadership, strategic engagement, and advocacy.

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    Who We Are

    The Priority Group partners with organizations, communities, and leaders to navigate complex challenges with integrity and purpose. We provide guidance, strategies, and tools that empower meaningful and sustainable change, including responsible AI practices that ultimately empower your workforce and leadership.

    Our Mission

    To foster ethical leadership and strategic engagement that builds stronger communities and organizations.

    Our Vision

    A world where leaders and organizations operate with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to collective well-being.

    Our Approach

    Collaborative, evidence-based strategies that respect divergent perspectives and prioritize long-term impact.

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    Ethical Leadership

    We guide leaders and organizations to develop and maintain ethical frameworks that foster trust, transparency, and positive impact.

    Professional Development

    Customized training programs that develop ethical decision-making skills at all organizational levels.

    Community & Collaboration

    Building networks that support collective problem-solving and resource sharing.

    Strategic Planning

    Helping organizations develop roadmaps that align values with measurable outcomes.

    Responsible AI

    Guidance on incorporating emerging technologies while maintaining ethical standards.

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    Strategic Engagement

    We facilitate meaningful dialogue and action that connects organizations with the communities they serve.

    Community Development

    Creating frameworks for sustainable community engagement and empowerment.

    Coalition Building

    Bringing diverse stakeholders together around shared goals and coordinated action.

    Meaningful Dialogue

    Facilitating conversations that bridge differences and build understanding.

    Focused Research

    Collecting and analyzing data to inform strategic decisions and measure impact.

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    Advocacy

    We empower communities and organizations to advocate effectively for meaningful policy change.

    Policy Development

    Research-based approaches to creating policies that address community needs.

    Purposeful Communication

    Crafting compelling messages that resonate with diverse audiences.

    Public Empowerment

    Building capacity for communities to advocate for their own interests.

    Evidence-Based Approaches

    Using data and research to support advocacy positions and measure outcomes.

    What Our Partners Say

    "The Priority Group played a pivotal role in helping our Government Affairs Committee learn from past challenges and find opportunities to successfully pursue strategic priorities for our members. They excel at building relationships and managing conflict, bringing stakeholders together to achieve advocacy goals. Our association is set up for success with a clear plan that will help our members achieve policy goals for the interim and legislative session, helping us pursue our mission of supporting the oral health of all Montanans."

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    Webb Brown

    Montana Dental Association

    "The Priority Group and Jeff Mangan exemplify principled, community-backed leadership with integrity. Jeff's commitment to ethical decision-making fosters a culture of trust and accountability. He actively listens to organizational needs and respectfully empowers local voices, encouraging genuine connections and collaboration."

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    Sarah Cooper

    Elections & Democracy Leader

    "The Priority Group exemplifies what it means to lead with ethical principles and integrity – values championed by Senator Mike Mansfield. Their leadership is grounded in transparency, authenticity, and a genuine commitment to the greater good. Working with them has been deeply inspiring."

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    Katie Vaughan

    Director, Civic Engagement

    Ready to Chart a New Course?

    Let's work together to develop strategies that align with your values and create meaningful impact.

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    Our Projects

    Discover the initiatives we're developing to advance ethical leadership and strengthen communities through strategic engagement and advocacy.

    Support Local Network

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    Building connections and resources that strengthen community foundations and foster collaborative problem-solving at the grassroots level.

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    Lead Ethically

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    Developing comprehensive frameworks and training programs that guide organizations toward ethical decision-making and responsible leadership practices.

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    Interested in collaborating on these initiatives or learning more about our approach?

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