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Agenda
Icebreaker Welcome and Introductions Agenda Review What is Strategic Planning Types of Strategic Planning Planning to Plan Strategic Planning Process Strategic Planning Tools and Techniques Parking Lot Discussion/Evaluation
Learning Objectives
Identify the various steps in the strategic planning process Initiate and manage a strategic planning process Determine appropriate tools for strategic planning Understand strategies for evaluation Initiate community support and involvement in the process Develop communication strategies to promote the strategic planning process Identify partners to be involved in strategic planning process Participate in the strategic planning process (if applicable)
Introduce participants to strategic planning Relate some experiences with strategic planning and any best practices
Types of Planning
Types of planning Strategic planning Business planning Project planning Program planning Municipal planning Planning as a profession Professional planners Planning functions in other professions
To discuss how personality affects how groups work together to develop a strategic plan or any type of plan
Type of organization usually dictates type of strategic planning Non-profit Likely focus on board development, management, fundraising, policies For- Profit Likely focus on profit and strategic directions
Planning to Plan Exercise 4 Discuss the planning phase of strategic planning by brainstorming some pre-requisites needed to undertake the strategic planning process
Planning to Plan
Planning to plan requires: Organizational readiness Recognition of need to plan Commitment to plan Organizational commitment Board and volunteer commitment Staff commitment
Planning to Plan
Organizational Capacity Human resources Staff Volunteers Board committees Special/Standing committees Financial resources Identify budget Determine resources Time Allocate organizational time
Determine realistic time lines
Change Renewal Funding requirement Financial forecasting Mandate Build consensus Improve staff and board relations Develop ownership Build community support Other (discussion)
Planning to Plan Strategic Planning Team Board, staff, community volunteers Strategic Planning Budget Establish budget, identify funding sources Strategic Planning Facilitator(s) Identify a facilitator to lead the process Strategic Planning Partners Internal board and staff External community groups/government departments/others
Mission Core purpose of your organization Presented in a clear, short statement that focuses on attention in one clear direction by stating purpose of the groups uniqueness.
Strategic Planning Process Exercise 6 Prepare a SWOT analysis as part of the strategic planning process
Strategic Planning Tools & Techniques Appreciative Inquiry Effective for changing organizational culture Based on 4-D model Discover, Dream, Design and Destiny Open Space Technology new method for working effectively with large groups (10 - 1000 participants)
Strategic Planning Tools & Techniques Public Consultation Involve public and stakeholders in your planning process Achieve public consultation through Interviews Facilitated meetings Open houses Website discussion papers/surveys
Strategic Planning Tools & Techniques Public Meeting Provides opportunity for input for all stakeholders through Open house to review plans, maps, charts Facilitated meeting with presentation on what you plan to do Facilitated meeting on interim and final report
Focus Groups Provides opportunity to address specific issues Provides opportunity for maximum participation Provides maximum information in short period of time
Strategic Planning