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
  Learning Objectives  
   •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)
  What is Strategic Planning
  •Used by community groups, 
   government departments, 
   organizations, and businesses 
   to develop blueprint for action 
   and change
  •The process should be 
   community based, inclusive 
   and participatory to allow for 
   maximum stakeholder 
   involvement and input
    Benefits of Strategic Planning
    • Defines mission,  • Provides base to 
     vision & values      measure 
    • Establishes         progress
     realistic goals,   • Develops 
     objectives &         consensus on 
     strategies           future direction
    • Ensures           • Builds strong  
     effective use of     teams
     resources          • Solves major 
                          problems