Over the past four years, the Town of Cary, North Carolina, has developed a collaborative organizational culture so it can achieve its purpose and fulfill its values. The town serves a population of approximately 166,000 people and has roughly 1,300 employees, including about 47 employees in the Finance Department. Leadership within the Finance Department believe collaboration is the key to achieving the best outcomes—not just for the department, or for the organization, but for the overall community.

• Publication date: April 2021
• Author: Katie Ludwig