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Strategic Planning Process in 3 Easy Steps

Strategic Planning Process in 3 Easy Steps. Strategic planning process began in January 2009 with two overarching goals: efficiency and transparency . Ambitious timeframe of nine months from start to finish All stakeholders would be involved in the process.

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Strategic Planning Process in 3 Easy Steps

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  1. Strategic Planning Process in 3 Easy Steps • Strategic planning process began in January 2009 with two overarching goals: efficiency and transparency. • Ambitious timeframe of nine months from start to finish • All stakeholders would be involved in the process

  2. Strategic Planning Process in 3 Easy Steps • STEP 1 - INTRODUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN • Letter from the dean to all internal and external stakeholders introducing the strategic planning process • Background material posted on the school’s website as additional information • Environmental scan via online survey –open-ended feedback on the school’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats • 660 respondents!

  3. Strategic Planning Process in 3 Easy Steps • STEP 2 – LISTENING TOUR AND PRIORITIZATION • Dean and steering committee met with stakeholder groups to identify two to four areas of interest with the greatest potential for realistic achievement • Focus on emerging fields of practice and research, as well as the concept of entrepreneurship • Second online survey to prioritize the points of interest • 341 respondents!

  4. Strategic Planning Process in 3 Easy Steps • STEP 3 - WORDSMITHING • Dean and steering committee met throughout summer and early fall to absorb all of the feedback • Measurable goals and benchmarks drafted, responsible parties identified • Third online survey to communicate the latest draft of strategic plan as well as the redrafted mission, vision, pledge • 505 respondents!

  5. Strategic Planning Process in 3 Easy Steps • FINALIZING THE PLAN • Dean held additional meetings with faculty, staff, and Board of Visitors members, to determine whether any major concept areas were not addressed in the plan • Steering committee made some final edits with the professional assistance of the school’s Director of Marketing and Communications • Faculty Assembly approved the draft in February 2010 • Timeline longer than expected due to amount of valuable feedback – evidence of comprehensive process

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