STRATEGIC PLANNING
Strategic plans provide guidance, bring focus to priorities, and afford leaders a transparent point of reference in their decision-making, actions, and engagements.
Utilizing our proven strategic planning process, the Impact Group guides the creation of a strategic plan that is representative of community feedback, actionable, measurable with clear ownership and timelines and embraced by staff as a unifying and exciting roadmap for success.
A true leader knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
Yet, defining that path can be challenging, especially without a clear roadmap in place.
According to behavioral scientist Steve Maraboli, “It’s a lack of clarity that leads to chaos and frustration. These emotions hinder any goal.”
Strategic plans provide guidance, bring focus to priorities, and afford leaders a transparent point of reference in their decision-making, actions, and engagements.
Our strategic planning services are designed to provide you with the components of effective leadership. From comprehensive community engagement to tailored implementation strategies, we specialize in crafting plans that align with your district’s objectives and are designed to be actionable.
Why is a strategic plan essential to your success?
Strategic Plans are essential for organizations to articulate and communicate where they are going.
It plays a crucial role in providing clarity, setting actionable goals, and securing buy-in from stakeholders. It’s not just a bureaucratic exercise; it’s a roadmap to success.
Experience & Proven Solutions
“Locking arms with the staff at The Impact Group who want to do the same and have fun doing it was nothing but advantageous for our organization in our strategic planning process. The Impact Group delivered a sophisticated report, yet, simple for staff to create, share and implement.”
– Jeannie Turner, Director of Community Services, Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Since 2000, The Impact Group has assisted public school districts, boards of developmental disabilities, local governments, cities, municipalities, parks and recreation departments, state agencies, and non-profits in developing and strengthening their marketing and public relations strategies, specializing in a comprehensive approach to communications and planning.
>> We are at our best when helping others reach their goals.
We work collaboratively with your leadership team in a multi-phase process to construct a plan that is actionable, measurable and tailored to you.
Understanding the needs and desires of your community is essential.
The Impact Group helps you get the data you need through professional, organized and well-executed community engagement. Our methods include:
- Focus Groups: We help establish your audience then break that down into targeted focus groups. We ask the right questions to get you closer to your goals.
- Surveys (Direct Mail and Online): We help you reach a wide audience and get honest opinions and feedback by asking poignant questions that elicit a quality response.
- Phone Polls: By making direct calls to important stakeholders, we drive a conversation that results in meaningful feedback.
- Measurement Program: All of our research tactics result in qualitative insight into your community or organization and help to set milestones to effectively demonstrate your value.
Community Engagement.
Whether it is data gathering through focus groups and surveys to fully understand your community’s complex sentiments or engaging with extremely challenging community groups and issues, the Impact Group partners with organizations to guide engagement efforts through our expertise and understanding of the public sector. Our expert knowledge has enhanced and rebuilt trust in communities over our 20+ years of business.
Recent Strategic Planning Projects
Strategic Planning for Licking Valley Local Schools
Strategic Planning for Liberty-Benton Local Schools
Strategic Planning Process for Threshold Rehabilitation, Inc.
Latest Blog Posts
The Strategic Compass: Steering your Organization toward Success
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The Key to Strategic Planning Success: Crystal-Clear Clarity
There is strength in having a clear direction. You may be familiar with the popular saying, “You can have the top airplane or the most advanced ship, but without a knowledgeable pilot or captain, you ...
Case Study: Unveiling the Power of Strategic Planning for Schools
In the dynamic landscape of education, strategic planning stands tall as the compass guiding institutions toward their goals. A recent webinar featuring Tom Speaks and Phil Herman, Impact Group Partners, along with special guest Dr. ...
Kind Words
Strategic Planning
“Working with The Impact Group to create our strategic plan was effortless! They took the time to meet with many facets of our school community and stakeholders to develop goals and objectives that will now guide the work we do over the next three years. I highly recommend using their team of educational experts to guide the work you do as the instructional leader of your district. You will be glad you did!”
“Locking arms with the staff at The Impact Group who want to do the same and have fun doing it was nothing but advantageous for our organization in our strategic planning process. The Impact Group delivered a sophisticated report, yet, simple for staff to create, share and implement.”
“I strongly recommend that a district consider the Impact Group for their strategic planning needs. Lori and her team did an excellent job of acquiring stakeholder feedback to formulate an accurate perspective of the needs and aspirations of our district. They were able to take that perspective and develop meaningful, measurable goals and objectives that were supported by data.”
“Finally, a strategic planning process that was painless and resulted in meaningful goals and objectives. I have never experienced this level of employee involvement with a strategic plan. The Impact Group can be credited for a professional and straightforward approach, gathering valuable information, filtering out useless data, and getting people excited.”
“The Impact Group is a great resource for public relations, strategic planning and crisis communication. The Impact Group employs a cadre of professionals skilled in all aspects of public relations.”
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Strategic Planning
Strategic plans provide guidance, focus on priorities, and afford leaders a transparent point of reference in their decision-making, actions, and engagements.
Professional Development
Helping teams perform to their potential while teaching managers to be inspiring leaders and mentors to improve internal and external communication and morale.
Strategic Communication
Our model helps you identify strategic communication priorities, target audiences, and the platforms and methods to deliver consistent messages.
Crisis Communication
Support for crisis events with proactive planning, message development, and media preparation, as well as training and resources to equip you for the inevitable.