STRATEGIC PLANNING
Strategic planning processes that provide guidance, define priorities, and allow leaders to turn decision-making into action.
A well-crafted strategic plan is more than a document—it’s a blueprint for the future success of your organization. Without it, decisions can become reactive, inconsistent, or driven by emotion.
At The Impact Group, we believe the strategic planning process itself is invaluable. It allows leaders to understand the complexities of their community, the needs of stakeholders, and, most importantly, the outcomes they want to achieve.
Why Is a Strategic Plan Essential?
A strategic plan ensures that your organization operates with clarity, focus, and a shared commitment to progress. It’s a lifeline that offers guidance during challenges and focus during momentum, enabling leaders to act confidently and collaboratively toward well-defined goals.
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Kind Words on 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.”
Our Approach
Our approach ensures that your strategic plan is comprehensive, actionable, and aligned with your district’s specific needs. Here’s what we deliver:
In-Depth Research
We conduct in-depth research to ensure your plan reflects the realities of your district and community.
Visioning Process
We identify aspirations for your organization, creating a shared understanding of its future direction.
Prioritized Goals & Objectives
Through the information collected during the research, visioning and engagement processes, we develop a strategic plan that outlines stakeholder-informed goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with community expectations.
Actionable Steps
Specific action steps are assigned to district personnel, complete with timelines, indicators for measurement, and clear accountability.
Creative Communication Strategies
Both internal and external communication strategies are defined to ensure staff understand the priorities and direction, and the district’s success is highlighted for parents and community members as goals are achieved.
