Strategic planning should always start with the voices of the people you serve. But what if you don’t have the time, budget, or staff to run focus groups or interviews right away?
That’s where this new resource comes in. I put together a short video tutorial + a one-page worksheet to show you how to use Perplexity AI to scan Reddit threads for real-world conversations about the challenges your community is facing.
This approach is not a replacement for authentic community engagement, however, it’s a powerful first step to surface themes, barriers, and ideas you can bring into your strategic planning process.
After you check it out, I’d love to hear your thoughts:What questions would you want to ask your community if you had the time and resources for deeper engagement?
Drop your ideas in the comments, your questions might spark insights for someone else in the group!
Also, if you have any questions on the video, ask them here as well.